The united states provides ventilators to south africa to battle covid19 united states supports free internet data and covid19 information for western cape communities united states donates locallysourced protective masks to south african government. Find out more about national and international bursaries, grants for training providers and our inhouse training programmes. To date, the fund has awarded 69 projects from 21 countries. Overview of foundation funding for africa, 2002 to 2012 foundation funding for africa jumped between 2002 and 2012 gates foundation dominated funding, but other foundations also increased support. 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. Spier films is the only production company in south africa that is able to cash flow.
Apr 30, 2018 the united states has threatened to cut funding to south africa, after it emerged that south africa is among the countries in the united nations that is most likely to vote against the us. In general, funding for preparation of projects falls short of the needs in both the public and. 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. Getting funding for your film project gauteng film commission. List of film grants africa 2020 for your upcoming film production. To promote south african film production and postproduction industry. The united states has threatened to cut funding to south africa, after it emerged that south africa is among the countries in the united nations that is most likely to vote against the us. 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. Da seek clarity on racial requirements for smme funding. With the support of 110 backers r128,350 was raised to ensure the festival went without a hitch last month. The most recent incentives and rebates in south africa can be found in the filmmakers guide to africa 2019. South africa is one of the best african countries for schooling. Funding is approved on a quarterly basis throughout the financial year see the dates here.
The fund looks to support smart, strategic outreach campaigns for ambitious independent documentary feature films with a social issue at their core. 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. Lotto to fund film industry news that connects south. The dti provides funding to qualifying businesses from a range of sectors. Crowdfunding platforms for sa entrepreneurs sme south africa.
The bertha britdoc connect fund is the first european based outreach and engagement fund and is open to filmmakers from around the world. For the 20th edition of the encounters documentary film festival, the premier documentarycentered festival in africa showcasing tremendous talent in international, african and south african. Its easy, just see the grantss requirements and then enter the documents they require to fund your film. Lotto to fund film industry iol news that connects south. Us threatens to cut funding to south africa the mail. National film and video foundation 87 central street houghton 2198 johannesburg republic of south africa website. Bilateral funding is used to address issues with implications for south africa. It is an agency of the department of arts and culture that provides funding. Spier films is the only production company in south africa that is able to cashflow the south african production rebate and presales, and in its last seven films. Dti funding 20202021 application form for farmers,film. Learn more about funding for marketing and distribution of south african films. Panavisions new filmmaker program a program that loans film or digital camera packages based on availability to filmmakers for. Regus business centre 1st floor, block b, north park, black river park, 2 fir street. From personal fundraisers to acts of kindness, generosity and more.
South africa blue sky publications pty ltd ta thesouthafrican number. In general, funding for preparation of projects falls short of the needs in both the public and private sector, and in most cases sponsors do not have funding available to prepare projects to investment stage. Scholarships for south african students students from southafrica looking for phd scholarship, masters scholarships, or undergraduate scholarships to fund their education abroad can check here latest. The canada media fund cmf and the national film and video foundation nfvf, an agency of the department of arts and culture of the republic of south africa, announced the renewal of an agreement to establish a dedicated incentive over three years for the codevelopment of television projects between can. Filmmakers without borders fwb supports independent filmmakers around the world via grants and other funding initiatives. Fund helps enable more african documentary filmmakers to tell their.
We helped people from all over south africa crowdfund the things that matter to them most. Submit your project to international grants that specifically fund african film. 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 and talented filmmakers from africa, asia, latin america, the middle. The documentary filmmakers association dfa was established to nurture and develop the. 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. 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. South african undergraduate, graduate, masters, doctoral and postdoctoral scholarships 20202021.
National film and video foundation department of arts and culture. May 20, 20 south africa has had a thriving film industry for over 80 years, with both local and international production companies using local resources, favourable climate conditions and robust infrastructure to bring stories to life on both the big and small screens. Hubert bals fund the hubert bals fund is designed to help remarkable or urgent feature films by. It stimulates public discourse, reflects on social, political, cultural and current events, explores history, commemorates heritage and unearths the mysteries of. Great resource for you to find film funding and to easily apply directly. Supported projects include narrative films, documentary films, and new media projects that align with themes of social justice, empowerment, and cultural exchange. Learn more about funding for films and television concepts in development. Call for entries for both us and international filmmakers, pov is known as the best of american public televisions showcase of independent documentaries, offering a highly. Check out the latest calls for proposals, calls for applications, request for proposals and other funding opportunities for ngos and individuals in south africa. The nfvf provides funding for film and videorelated productions.
The hubert bals fund is designed to help remarkable or urgent feature films by innovative and talented filmmakers from africa, asia, latin america, the middle east and parts of eastern europe on their road to completion. South africa partner countries coproduction program. Open society foundation for south africa 2 weeks ago osfsa grantee, socioeconomic rights institute of south africa seri has called on the national command centre ncc and relevant municipalities. Jun 22, 2016 great list for filmmakers to find funding in africa.
The national film and video foundation nfvf was formed in order to ensure substantial growth of the film and video industry in south africa, by providing funding for the development and training of. Contests, grants, and crowdfunding campaigns are great, but theres a simpler to way to fund a film. The national film and video foundation nfvf call for funding applications is. Get film financing write one sentence the film fund. 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. After struggling with headaches, fatigue, nausea and vision problems. To attract foreignbased film productions to shoot on location in south africa and conduct postproduction activities. South africa offers attractive incentive schemes, including those offered. There are also film commissions in gauteng, cape town, durban, kwazulunatal and the eastern cape that. Great list for filmmakers to find funding in africa. How to use crowd funding in south africa bizconnect. Idc offers funding opportunities for the arts industry.
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. The documentary filmmakers association dfa was established to nurture and develop the interests of documentary filmmakers in south africa. For the 20th edition of the encounters documentary film festival, the premier documentarycentered festival in africa showcasing tremendous talent in international, african and south african documentary films. Call for entries for both us and international filmmakers, pov is known as the best of american public televisions showcase of independent documentaries, offering a highly competitive sum for broadcast distribution of films each season. It cant be, that a film from namibia stops at namibian boarders and doesnt cross into the film markets of zambia, zimbabwe, angola, south africa, botswana etc. The national film and video foundation nfvf is an organization that initiates the advancement of the south african film industry. Idc offers funding opportunities for the arts industry botlhale satsha. South africa funding is operated and administered by global star capital, the world leading intermediary and consulting firm in private funding and equity capital placement for projects. African cinema, what it is, what challenges it encounters.
The kwazulunatal film commission was established in accordance with a provincial act passed in 2010. The film fund was born out of this frustration with the industry. Toyota urges south africa to give up driving 21 april, 2020 08. Individuals, companies and organisations may submit funding applications to the. Its easy, just see the grantss requirements and then enter. Overview of foundation funding for africa, 2002 to 2012 foundation funding for africa jumped between 2002 and 2012 gates foundation dominated funding, but other foundations also increased support u. To be a vehicle for the south african film industry to contribute to the communities in which filming takes place in a. It remains the only association in south africa with the sole purpose of assisting, protecting and. Finally, we also have very good relationships with state funding institutions. The national film and video foundation nfvf was formed in order to ensure substantial growth of the film and video industry in south africa, by providing funding for the development and training of filmmakers, as well as for producing, developing, distribution and marketing of films. List of available scholarships in south african 20202021.
The united states provides ventilators to south africa to battle covid19 united states supports free internet data and covid19 information for western cape communities united states. Open society foundation for south africa 2 weeks ago osfsa grantee, socioeconomic rights institute of south africa seri has called on the national command centre ncc and relevant municipalities to suspend all water and electricity disconnections even in instances where accounts are in arrears until the lockdown is lifted. 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. South african government welcomes pepfar hiv funding. The german development bank will also support companies in developing countries. 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. In a 600page study presented by pricewaterhousecoopers at the eusa film conference, the company estimated that funding of r260million a year was required for south africa to reach the levels of. National film and video foundation nfvf bursary 2020 2021. Dec, 2019 kindly spread this lovesharing is caring.
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