The winning film will go up against films from around the world at filmapalooza 2021 for a chance at the grand prize and an opportunity to screen at the cannes film festival 2021 short film. Production funding is given for feature films, short films, and documentaries. I studied successful crowdfunding campaigns and took courses on strategy. The benefits of making shorts and submitting to festivals are multiple. The national film and video foundation nfvf, is pleased to announce that the call for cycle 2 funding applications for the 201920 financial year is now open for the. She began her professional career in writing, editing, and outreach, working for independent publishers who originated books by antiapartheid intellectuals and artists such as nobel laureates nelson mandela, nadine gordimer, and j. The fund looks to support smart, strategic outreach campaigns for ambitious independent documentary feature films with a social issue at their core. Njesuthi in the drakensberg at 3,408 m 11,181 ft is the highest part in south africa. Submit your project to international grants that specifically fund african film. We accept short scripts, animations, and proof of concept shorts for tv pilots and features. List of film grants africa 2020 for your upcoming film production.
Upcoming funding opportunities for south africa in 2019. Getting funding for your film project gauteng film commission. It was director zola maseko s first film and deals with the issues of apartheid and the forced removal of residents from sophiatown. It was screened in the world cinema dramatic competition at the 2017 sundance film festival and the panorama section of the 67th berlin international film festival. It was director zola masekos first film and deals with the issues of apartheid and the forced removal of residents from sophiatown. The world cinema fund is an initiative of the german federal cultural foundation and the berlin international film festival, in cooperation with the german federal foreign office and with further support by the goetheinstitut. The financial rewards are few, but for those of you. South africa partner countries coproduction program.
Many scholarships for 2020 in south africa which are now available for both masters and undergraduate to aid. A shortfilm following baelin the fisherman as he walks his scripted route around azerim in. All geographic aeras africa asia caribbean europa latin america oceania list of eligible countries all countries united states canada india nigeria south africa france united kingdom francophonie senegal southeast asia west africa low and lowermiddleincome countries pacific palestine kenya middleeast region tanzania indonesia cambodia. At 1,219,912 km 2 471,011 sq mi, 9 south africa is the 25thlargest country in the world and is almost the size of colombia. Jul 29, 2016 the bertha britdoc connect fund is the first european based outreach and engagement fund and is open to filmmakers from around the world. Camilla grew up in apartheid south africa and was an activist in the antiapartheid movement. Short film political party funding big debate season 9. Jun 22, 2016 great list for filmmakers to find funding in africa. Its easy, just see the grantss requirements and then enter the documents they require to fund your film. Falicovs main focus was the increasingly viable funding opportunities open to filmmakers in the global south africa, latin and central america, the caribbean, east asia and the middle east and how many of these are obtained through competitive schemes established by film festivals in europe. Find out more about national and international bursaries, grants for training providers and our in house training programmes. Inxeba is a 2017 south african drama film directed by john trengove. Latest information about phd scholarships for international students in south africa, 202021.
We are able to fund these through an application to. It remains the only association in south africa with the sole purpose of assisting, protecting and. This grant is applicable when an employer addresses the. Participant must be committed to the field of reportage and documentary film making. The south african government funding institutions and grants, are focused on providing funding for business ventures that can make a difference to the countrys economy.
The seta shall allocate at least 80% of its total 49. May 23, 2017 the benefits of making shorts and submitting to festivals are multiple. Get film financing write one sentence the film fund. At 1,219,912 km 2 471,011 sq mi, south africa is the 25thlargest country in the world and is almost the size of colombia. There are a number of government initiatives in south africa that offer funding, the main ones being the industrial development corporation idc, the national film and video foundation nfvf, and the department of trade and industry dti. Short film political party funding big debate season 9 episode 4. It was selected as the south african entry for the best foreign language. South african undergraduate, graduate, masters, doctoral and postdoctoral scholarships 20202021. Shortshort documentary film projects highlighting human unrest, forgotten communities. The film was originally to be a sixpart television series called sophiatown short. Screen australia is able to fund proof of concepts such as short films, a first episode, teasers, test scenes etc which speak to a longer form project such as feature film, web series, tv series, vr project etc. Two friends struggle to find peace and forgiveness across continents as they navigate their roles as blood daughter, surrogate daughter, and best friends.
The german development bank will also support companies in developing countries. Filmmakers from all over the johannesburg, za area will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours. The kwazulunatal film commission was established in accordance with a provincial act passed in 2010. South africa simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Screencraft film fund grant program accepting applications now. Big debate political party funding season 9 episode 4 duration. South africa offers attractive incentive schemes, including those offered by the. There are also film commissions in gauteng, cape town, durban, kwazulunatal and the eastern cape that. Many scholarships for 2020 in south africa which are now available for both masters and undergraduate to aid the funding of study in south africa. Short film funding guide ive been funded three times by film london and the uk film council, and twice by the british sign language broadcasting trust. Ial research grants for doctoral studies is a full funding international scholarship offered by the institute for adult learning ial for international students.
South africa is found at the southernmost region of africa, with a long coastline that reaches more than 2,500 km 1,553 mi and along two oceans the south atlantic and the indian. The national film and video foundation nfvf call for funding applications is. Supporting interactive, short or featurelength doc projects made by filmmakers. Most of the scholarships advertised here are not managed by the dhet, and further information is only available from the agency or government concerned. B sweeney and edited by keith kristinat at the colonie is sweeping the festival circuit with over two dozen firstplace awards to date. Contests, grants, and crowdfunding campaigns are great, but theres a simpler to way to fund a film. Check out the latest calls for proposals, calls for applications, request for proposals and other funding opportunities for ngos and individuals in south africa. Brand south africa reporter help is at hand for emerging black south african filmmakers trying to break into the industry, in the form of a new, r90million fund launched on monday by the industrial development corporation idc, the department of trade and industry and the national film and video foundation. Dec 20, 2018 the producer and director have not produced andor directed a feature length film 75 minutes or more, but have produced andor directed at least one short film 30 minutes or less. Filmmakers without borders fwb supports independent filmmakers around the world via grants and other funding initiatives. Za area will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours. The national film and video foundation nfvf, is pleased to announce that the call for cycle 2 funding applications for the 201920 financial year is now open for the following funding categories. The hubert bals fund is designed to help remarkable or urgent feature films by innovative.
What a lack of aids funding could mean for africa kcur. Dec 05, 2014 there are a number of government initiatives in south africa that offer funding, the main ones being the industrial development corporation idc, the national film and video foundation nfvf, and the department of trade and industry dti. Crowdfunding can be an incredibly powerful film funding tool if you do it right. Every year, afs awards grants to emerging film and video artists in the state of texas through our afs grant. Finding solutions to these challenges requires a unique and dedicated contribution of all stakeholders throughout the country. Sweeneys comedic short sweeps international film festival circuit 3 march, 2020 22.
National film and video foundation 87 central street houghton 2198 johannesburg republic of south africa website. How global south filmmakers find funding through film. The film opened the tel aviv international lgbt film festival 2017. The nfvf provides funding for film and videorelated productions. To date, the fund has awarded 69 projects from 21 countries. Jul 23, 2014 brand south africa reporter help is at hand for emerging black south african filmmakers trying to break into the industry, in the form of a new, r90million fund launched on monday by the industrial development corporation idc, the department of trade and industry and the national film and video foundation. Supported projects include narrative films, documentary films, and new media projects that align with themes of social justice, empowerment, and cultural exchange. Only south african owned production companies with reasonable experience may apply for production funding in the genres of documentaries, feature films, short and specialised film and video productions, pilot of a television series with broadcast commitment or animation and multimedia projects with an audiovisual component. The isivande womens fund specialises in start up funding. Mar, 2018 short film political party funding big debate season 9 episode 4. One of the nfvfs strategic objectives is to increase the number of south african films and previously disadvantaged individuals producing them. R90m fund for black south african filmmakers brand south africa. Film hub south west is a growing network led by watershed the leading creative centre for film culture, invention and talent development in the south west.
The fund welcomes submissions from screenwriters and filmmakers from around the world. South africa is facing numerous development challenges relating to education, health, poverty, corruption, women empowerment and many more. South africa is one of the best african countries for schooling. Need funding, or assistance with getting funding, for your film project. Bondit media capital is a world renowned film, television and media financier founded in 2014. The winning film will go up against films from around the world at filmapalooza 2021 for a chance at the grand prize and an opportunity to screen at the cannes. These are the people employed in south africas film industry in the 20162017 financial year, a national study on the economic impact of the countrys film industry has found. We are able to fund these through an application to the screen story development fund generate or premium.
Find out more about national and international bursaries, grants for training providers and our in. An 8minute stop motion film adaptation of thumbelina created by andrea love andrea love. From a group of school leavers creating a short film with an iphone, to an experienced commercials director demonstrating their skills at voicing a story in more than 30 seconds, the benefits are many. List of available scholarships in south african 20202021. The majority of scholarships are for postgraduate masters, doctoral and postdoctoral studies, while a small number of undergraduate bachelors degree scholarships are available. The special wcf europe programme was launched with the support of the european commissions creative europe media. The film fund was born out of this frustration with the industry. An 8minute stop motion film adaptation of thumbelina created by. Throughout south africa, nongovernmental organizations are playing a vital role in the countrys development and to promote. To get finance for your projects requires a strong and compelling core idea, in depth research, a clear plan for what you want to achieve, and most importantly, the ability to create a strong. Learn more about funding for marketing and distribution of south african films. South african production companies with relevant experience and a credible track. Hubert bals fund the hubert bals fund is designed to help remarkable or urgent feature films by. Our grant is open to upandcoming, independent film makers and directors in all countries.
The shore scripts short film fund offers an opportunity for emerging screenwriters and filmmakers to have their short film financed and produced. Great resource for you to find film funding and to easily apply directly. Orphaned children are cared for at the baphumelele center, which assists people affected by aids in south africa. The dti provides funding to qualifying businesses from a range of sectors. Drum is a 2004 film based on the life of south african investigative journalist henry nxumalo, who worked for drum magazine, called the first black lifestyle magazine in africa. Learn more about funding for films and television concepts in development. Great list for filmmakers to find funding in africa.
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