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Call for NFVF funding applications to attend Film Festivals and Markets taking place from 01 August 2026 – 31 October 2026

By 1 July 2026No Comments

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is pleased to announce that the call for attending film festivals and markets is now open for festivals or markets taking place from 01 August 2026 – 31 October 2026.

The grant aims to provide financial support for South African filmmakers and industry practitioners to attend both local and international film festivals and markets. The purpose is to enable them to promote their films and television products, share their expertise and promote the South African film industry.  

Application Criteria:  

  • Workshop attendance;
  • Screening of the applicant’s project;
  • Film participation in the festival or market;
  • Film and/ or individual nominated for an award.;

Funding Caps:

  • International Film and Markets attendance – R60 000.00
  • Local (South Africa) Film and Markets attendance – R 20 000.00

Specific conditions are applicable for each funding category and it is important for applicants to take careful note of these conditions before applying. 

Project support is limited to:

  • Two international and Two Local festivals or markets per financial year per applicant;
  • One representative per project per festival or market.

Individual support is limited to:

  • One international and one local festival or market per financial year per applicant;
  • One representative per project/per company per festival or market;
  • An applicant cannot receive funding to attend the same festival or market for three consecutive years;
  • Funding is available for individuals who are 18 years and above. 

Opening date for submissions: 01 July 2026

Closing date for submissions:   07 July 2026

Applicants need to register and complete the online application form using the following link: https://nfvf.praxisgms.co.za/ 

Important notice: 

Please take note of the following disclaimers: 

  1. Tier yourself accordingly 
  2. Carefully read the definitions of the subcategories before selecting 
  3. It is advisable that the main applicant applies instead of using a 3rd party to apply on their behalf 
  4. Only recently certified documents will be accepted. (NOT OLDER THAN 6 MONTHS, WITH A DATED STAMP) 
  5. Only valid documents will be allowed (NOT EXPIRED) 
  6. Applications that do not meet compliance will be disqualified. 

Tier breakdown: 

Tier 1: Experienced filmmakers who have a proven track record for developing and producing 3-5 theatrically released feature films. 

Tier 2: Filmmakers with limited experience but who have developed and produced 1-2 theatrical feature films, television fiction, documentaries, 2-3 short films and/or commercials seeking to venture into feature film development and production. 

Tier 3: New entrants into the industry, particularly recent film school graduates from historically disadvantaged backgrounds. This intervention is geared towards first time filmmakers having a “calling card” in the film industry. This tier is only eligible for short film funding. 

Documentation Required: 

  • A detailed profile of the festival or market;
  • A one to two-page letter of motivation highlighting the link to the NFVF objectives and the benefit of attending the festival or market;
  • An invitation from the festival or market – compulsory if applying for funding related to 1) screening; 2) pitching; 3) in competition; and 4) award nominations;
  • An itinerary with confirmed meetings – compulsory if attendance is for pitching;
  • The festival or market workshop/training programme – compulsory if applying for workshop attendance;
  • A synopsis of the project – compulsory if taking a film project;
  • A poster of the project – compulsory if taking a project;
  • An FPB certificate if applicable;
  • An updated CV of the applicant;
  • A certified copy of the Applicant’s South African identity document (certified within six months at the date of application) or valid permit or proof of permanent resident status; not a passport and not a drivers license

Please note that no late applications will be accepted. 

For any queries regarding applications please contact Applications Officer: 

Thandekile Hlatshwayo 

Email: thandekileh@nfvf.co.za. 

Telephone: 011 483 0880 

Or 

Manti Sekwakwa 

Email: mantis@nfvf.co.za 

Telephone: 011 483 0880 

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