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22 September 2026
CALL FOR THE SEVENTH PRESIDENTIAL EMPLOYMENT STIMULUS PROGRAMME(PESP 7) FOCUSED ON THE AUDIO-VISUAL INDUSTRY IS OPEN
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is pleased to announce the opening of the call for the Seventh Presidential Employment Stimulus Program, also referred to as PESP 7, issued…
22 September 2026
NFVF SEDIBA CREATIVE ENTERPRISE PROGRAMME CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
1. ABOUT THE PROGRAMME The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) invites applications from experienced producers who own or manage a South African production company. The Sediba Creative Enterprise Programme…
16 September 2026
Call for Applications: South African Producers to Attend the Berlinale Co-Production Market Visitors Programme 2027
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), in partnership with the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), invites eligible South African producers to apply for an opportunity to attend…
15 September 2026
Call for Applications: South African Producers to Participate in the Producers Spotlight at the Berlinale’s European Film Market (EFM) 2027
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) invites eligible South African producers to apply for selection to the South African Producers Spotlight, presented as part of South Africa’s designation as…
8 September 2026
NFVF CALL FOR PROPOSALS: YOUTH FILMMAKER PROJECT FACILITATING COMPANY 2026
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) invites eligible Tier 1 and 2 South African production companies to submit proposals to serve as the Facilitating Production Company for the Youth…
4 September 2026
CALL FOR ENTRIES IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 20TH ANNUAL SOUTH AFRICAN FILM & TELEVISION AWARDS (SAFTAs20) EXTENDED
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), an agency of the Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture, the custodian of the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs), has officially…
2 September 2026
National Film and Video Foundation/Netherlands Film Fund: Thuthuka Co-Development Fund Call
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) and the Netherlands Film Fund (NFF) have established a co-development scheme called THUTHUKA. This scheme supports projects with high cinematographic quality and interest…
17 August 2026
Call for the 20th Annual South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs20) Jury
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), an agency of the Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture, and the custodians of the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs), has…
14 August 2026
Press Release: NFVF Releases PESP6 Project 1, Stream1: Group 2, Stream 2 and Stream 3 Funding Approvals
14 August 2026 | Johannesburg – The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), an agency of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) mandated to administer the Presidential Employment…
13 August 2026
Call for the 20th South African Film & Television Awards (SAFTAs20) Overall Judging Chairpersons Nominations
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), an agency of the Department of Arts and Culture and custodian of the SAFTAs, is calling on the South African film and television…