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THE CALL FOR CYCLE 1 FUNDING APPLICATIONS IS OPEN
The National Film and Video Foundation, an agency of the Department of Arts and Culture is pleased to announce that the call for Cycle 1 funding applications is now open for all the funding categories:
- Development (feature films, documentaries, short films, and TV formats)
- Production (feature films, short films, documentaries)
- Market and Film Festival Attendance (Festival and Markets taking place in June 2019. Submission date: 8th – 19th April 2019)
Individuals and organisations may submit applications to the NFVF for the above-mentioned funding categories. Please take note of the following important dates and conditions:
Opening date for submissions: 5 April 2019
Closing date for submissions: 4 May 2019
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:
- Tier yourself accordingly
- Carefully read the definitions of the sub-categories before selecting
- It is advisable that the main applicant applies instead of using a 3rd party to apply on their behalf
- Only recently certified documents will be accepted. (NOT OLDER THAN 3 MONTHS, WITH A DATED STAMP)
- Only valid documents will be allowed (NOT EXPIRED)
- Applications which do not meet compliance will be disqualified
Please note that no late applications will be accepted.
For any queries regarding applications please contact:
Thandekile Hlatshwayo
Applications Officer
Email: thandekiles@nfvf.co.za
Or
Manti Sekwakwa
Applications Coordinator
Email: mantis@nfvf.co.za
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