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Call for Public Screening Funding in Celebration of Women and Heritage Months

By 25 April 2023May 8th, 2023No Comments

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), an agency of the Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture, is calling for public screening proposals in celebration of Women’s and Heritage Months. The screening can be in an outdoor, indoor, and/or drive – in format. The funding cap for these screenings is R150 000 for one to three screenings.

In anticipation of  Women’s Month, the NFVF has decided to support public screening activations to celebrate films that are created by South African women filmmakers and those that celebrate women. These screenings, set to happen during August and September 2023, are intended to support the on-going efforts to drive the recovery of the industry through screenings that will provide entertainment through the distribution of content, and provide women filmmakers and entrepreneurs with an opportunity to create jobs.

Applicants need to register and complete the online public screening 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 apply instead of using a third 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)

Applications that do not meet compliance will be disqualified.

Eligibility:

For the interested service provider to be considered, they must meet the following requirements:

    • Must be a South African citizen
    • The company must be at least 51% owned and managed by the applicant.

Tier breakdown:

Tier 3 (Intermediate Public Screening): public screenings that have been in existence for more than 5 years and less than 10 years

Tier 2 (Emerging Public Screening): public screenings (hosts) that have been in existence for less than 5 years

Opening date for submissions: April 25, 2023

Closing date for submissions: May 11, 2023

Applicants need to register and complete the online public screening 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 apply instead of using a third 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.

Documentation and information required:

    • A one-page letter of motivation (which must indicate the aims and objectives of the project, how they will achieve a return on investment, and the benefits to the local film industry)
    • A detailed project plan and programme, including a proposed screening schedule (listing the names of films, dates, times, and venues of screenings).
    • An audience development plan and strategy.
    • A detailed project budget.
    • A certified copy of the applicant’s South African identity document (dated within six months of the date of application) or valid permit or proof of permanent resident status
    • A certified copy of the company’s registration document
    • The BBBEE certificate or the BBBEE affidavit, signed by a Commissioner of Oath
    • The company tax clearance certificate or tax compliance pin document from SARS
    • A bank account confirmation letter (dated within three (3) months at the date of application).
    • A company profile, including a detailed CV of the project director and his/her team that will be working on this project
    • Film Publication Board Certificate – This will be required at the contracting stage for approved proposals.

Please note that no late applications will be accepted.

For any queries regarding applications, please contact Application Officers:

Thandekile Hlatshwayo

Email: thandekileh@nfvf.co.za

Or

Manti Sekwakwa

Email: mantis@nfvf.co.za Telephone: 011 483 0880

 

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