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Annual Reports

Application Forms - Education & Training

Funding Application - Bursary Application

Funding Application - Training

Application Forms - Funding

Funding Application - Development

Funding Application - Production

Application Forms - Marketing & Festivals

Funding Application - Festival Support

Funding Application - Festival

Funding Application - Market or Festival Attendance

Funding Application - Markets and Festivals

Funding Application - Marketing and Distribution

BBC Script Formatting

A document that illustrates a simple and universally accepted, script formatting method.

Co-production Forms

Co-production Guidelines

Co-production Treaties

Co-production Treaty - South Africa and Canada

Co-production Treaty - South Africa and Germany

Co-production Treaty - South Africa and Italy

Co-production Treaty - South Africa and United Kingdom

Cooperation Agreements

NFVF CNC

NFVF and The Centre National de la Cinematographer(France)

NFVF NFDC India

NFVF and National Film Development Corporation of India MOU (2001)

NFVF TUT

NFVF Tshwane University of Technology MOU (2008)

Funded Projects

NFVF Funded Projects 2004 - 2005

NFVF Funded Projects 2005 - 2006

NFVF Funded Projects 2006 - 2007

Indaba 2009

Feasibility of establishing a National Film School research summary

Investigation into the feasibility of establishing a National Film School towards a National Film Education and Training Strategy Summary.

Inside Film South Africa

Inside Film South Africa 2nd Issue - 2007

2nd Issue - 2007

Inside Film South Africa 3rd Issue - 2008

3rd Issue - 2008

Inside Film South Africa 5th Issue - 2008

5th Issue - 2008

Inside Film South Africa 6th Issue - 2008

6th Issue - 2008

Inside Film South Africa 7th Issue - 2009

7th Issue - 2009

Market Line-ups

Cannes Line-up 2009

This is a PDF of the South African Line-up of projects being presented at Cannes 2009.

For an interactive view of the list click here.

NFVF Logos

NFVF 10 Year Anniversary Logo

NFVF logo as a .psd (photoshop) file - all layers included. 887x716

NFVF Animated Logo

PAL resolution (720x576) quicktime of the animated NFVF logo

NFVF Logo as .psd file

NFVF logo as a .psd (photoshop) file - all layers included. 3600x3000

NFVF Logo on black

NFVF logo on a black background. High Resolution .jpg 3043x2303

NFVF Logo on white

NFVF logo on a white background. High resolution .jpg 3043x2303

Policies and Legislation

Asgisa

Accelerated and Shared Growth Initiative for SA 2006

Copyright Act No. 98 of 1978

Statutes of the Republic of South Africa-Patents, Designs and Copyright

The Cultural Laws Amendment Act

The Cultural Laws Amendment Act 2001

Press Releases

82nd Annual Academy Awards – Best Foreign Language Film Award

Call for Entries – Deadline for submissions: 31 August 2009 16h00
South African filmmakers are invited to submit their films for consideration into the Academy 82nd annual Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences Awards Best Foreign Language Film category.

AFCI Locations Expo

South African delegates to represent the country at this year's AFCI Locations Expo in Los Angeles

AFCI Locations Expo

South Africa to have a strong presence at the AFCI Locations Expo in Los Angeles

Audience report

Soweto audience report

Berlin Film Festival

The National Film & Video Foundation to showcase South African Talent at the 58th Berlin International Film Festival

Cannes Film Festival

South Africa celebrates 11 years at the 61st Cannes Film Festival.

Cannes Film Festival 2009

The NFVF celebrates its 10 years of existence at the Cannes Film Festival

Commandments

South African Project, The Commandments launched at Rotterdam CineMart 2008, 10 for 2010

Durban International Film Festival

The NFVF's Programme of Events at The Durban International Film Festival

FESPACO

South Africa to have a strong representation at Africa's leading film festival, FESPACO in Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou.

Film Indaba 2009 announced

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) will host the 3rd Film Indaba on 26 and 27 November 2009. Indaba 2009 presents an opportunity for the NFVF to present to the industry, the NFVF Vision 2022, which was developed by the NFVF Council and Executive Management.

Izulu Lami (My Secret Sky) opens at cinemas country wide

Izulu Lami (My Secret Sky) opens nation-wide at cinemas from today 21 August 2009. The release comes after an unprecedented interest globally, including the President’s office and the Department of Arts and Culture.

Jerusalema Not Nominated for Oscars 2009

Minister of Arts and Culture, Ms Lulu Xingwana visits DIFF

The newly appointed Minister of Arts and Culture, Ms Lulu Xingwana on Saturday 25 July visited the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) which celebrates its 30th Anniversary.

MIPTV

National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), partners with SABC, M-Net and FPB for the 45th MIPTV

National Film School Study

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) has completed a feasibility study for the establishment of a National Film School. This was in response to Section 4 (2) e of the NFVF act, which calls for the investigation into the establishment of film school in collaboration with the Department of Education, and of Trade and Industry.

NFVF celebrates 10 years at the 30th DIFF

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) will celebrate its 10 years of existence at the 30th Durban International Film Festival (DIFF).

NFVF funded film Shirley Adams selected for A-list festival in Locarno

The NFVF is proud to announce that "Shirley Adams" an NFVF funded film has been selected into the main competition at the prestigious A-festival Locarno.

NFVF graduation study

National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) graduate absorption study results

NFVF Open day

Inviting all interested industry professionals and students who wish to pursue film or television related studies...

NFVF takes 412 grade 12 learners to view SKIN

The National Film and Video Foundation took four hundred and twelve (412) grade 12 learners to view SKIN on Thursday 11 February 2010, as part its ‘taking cinema to the people’ initiative. Disadvantaged schools in Kwa-Zulu Natal, Gauteng and the Western Cape were treated to an all expense paid trip to the cinema, where the NFVF staff members were at hand to welcome the learners and interact with them.

NFVF takes the film Skin to underprivileged schools

The National Film and Video Foundation will this week promote the movie "Skin" among grade 12 pupils from disadvantaged areas in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape, as part of its audience development programme. The campaign is a pilot programme that will be extended to other regions in the future.

Polokwane Arts Festival

NFVF partners with Polokwane Arts Festival for the 3rd annual festival

SAFTA 2010 Nominees Announced

The nominees for the South African Film and Television Awards were announced today at an event held at Johannesburg’s Atlas Studios. Both members of the industry and the local media attended the event.

SAFTAs

SAFTA 2009 winners announced

SAFTAs

SAFTA Judging process commences

SAFTAs CALL FOR ENTRIES

Saftas call for entries are now open

Sediba Graduate

Sediba graduate moves on to become a resident writer on Isidingo, an SABC 3 local soapie

Sediba producers programme

Sediba advanced international financing programme for producers 2009

Shirley Adam wins multiple-awards at the Durban International Film Festival

The National Film and Video Foundation congratulates Shirley Adams on winning three awards at the 30th Durban International Film Festival, which took place from 23 July until 03 August. Winners of the 30th Durban International Film Festival were announced on Sunday 02 August in Durban.

Skin nominated for Best Foreign Film at the NAACP Awards

Skin, a true-life story about South Africa’s Sandra Laing has been nominated for Best Foreign Film award at the NAACP Image Awards, while Sophie Okonedo, who plays the role of Sandra Laing in the film, has been nominated for the Outstanding Actress award.

Skin wins South African audiences at the box office

Skin, a true-life story about South Africa's Sandra Laing, accumulated R194.151 at the box office during it’s first weekend of release (22 – 24 January) making it the number one film on he Cinema Nouveau circuit. The figure was recorded after the film was released only in selected cinemas (eleven prints) around the country. As of 28th January,Thursday night, Skin had registered R288,000.

South Africa well represented at MIPTV

South Africa hosts a successful Pavilion at MIPTV, France

South Africa wins at Fespaco

South Africa picks up six awards at Fespaco

South African Film and Television Awards winners announced

20 February 2010: Winners of the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAS) were announced tonight at a glittering award ceremony that took place at the State Theatre in Pretoria. The crème de la crème of South African Film and Television industry gathered at the State Theatre to witness as the best in the country received honour for their creative excellence. The show was broadcast live on SABC 2 from 20:00.

The 4th SAFTAS Judging Phase commences

The 4th South African Film and Television Awards judging phase will commence on Tuesday 01 September 2009.

The Bang Bang Club readies for the cinema

The Bang Bang Club is a powerful real life story about four remarkable young men, photographers, friends and rivals who were sometimes banded together to lessen the danger as they covered the violence that erupted in the township of Thokoza in 1994 when the first democratic elections in South African were held.

Toronto

South African Films at the Toronto International Film Festival

White Wedding

White Wedding selected for Oscar 2010 consideration

Research

2008 Co-Productions Analysis

Graduate Absorption Study 2008

NFVF Graduate Absorption Study 2008

HSRC Industry Survey 2004

Profile 2000

SA Feature Films 2000-2007

The study reviews South African feature films released from 2000 – 2007 through the major exhibitors (Nu Metro, Ster-Kinekor and UIP).

SAFTAs

Entry Guidelines

Entry Guidelines, Rules and Regulations

SAFTA 2010 Nominees List

SAFTAs Entry Form

SAFTAS Entry form for 2010

South African Film and Television Awards 2010 winners announced

Winners of the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAS) were announced on Saturday at a glittering award ceremony that took place at the State Theatre in Pretoria. The crème de la crème of South African Film and Television industry gathered at the State Theatre to witness as the best in the country received honour for their creative excellence. The show was broadcast live on SABC 2 from 20:00.

SARS

24F Explained

Film Investment and Income Tax Laws of South Africa explained by Webber Wentzel attorneys at law.

SARS Taxation of Film Owners Guide

This is a guide regarding SARS' 24F tax incentive for Film Owners.

Speeches

2005 Film indaba

Your opportunity to be heard

Apollo

Apollo film festival

Cape Town World Cinema

Cape Town world cinema - Sithengi

CEO Speech SAFTA press junket

South Africa Film and Television Awards nominees announced

DV8

The launch of DV8

Memorandum of Agreement between NFVF and UL

Presentation by the CEO of the NFVF on the occasion of the signing of the MOU between the National Film and Video Foundation and University of Limpopo

NFVF Film Indaba Speech

NFVF CEO Eddie Mbalo's speech at the Film Indaba 2009 held on 26 and 27 November 2009.

NFVF speech at the Encounters 2008

NFVF speech at the launch of CFC Resource Centre

Eddie Mbalo, CEO of the National Film and Video Foundation's (NFVF) address at the launch of CFC Resource Centre - Cape Town

North West film festival

The NFVF associate itself with North West film festival as a primary funder

Reflections On Film Education Speech

Presentation by the CEO of the NFVF on the occasion of the signing of the MOU between the National Film and Video Foundation and Tshwane University of Technology – 12 March 2008