The Cape Film Commission (CFC) is partnering with South Africa’s Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) to organise a trade mission to the 66th Annual Cannes International Film Festival (Festival de Cannes), which takes place from 15 to 26 May in Cannes, France.
Considered to be among the world’s most prestigious film festivals, Cannes previews new films of all genres (including documentaries and short films) from around the world.
Ever since its creation, the Festival de Cannes has remained faithful to its founding purpose: to draw attention to and raise the profile of films with the aim of contributing towards the development of cinema, boosting the film industry worldwide and celebrating cinema at an international level.
Anyone can submit a film, and every submission has the chance to be viewed by representatives of the international movie industry. Application deadline and requirements are available on www.festival-cannes.fr/en/festivalServices/submitAFilm.html
CFC members wishing to participate in the festival and market should send a letter of motivation to the CFC describing reasons for inclusion in the programme. Your application should include the documents listed below under DTI requirements and should be hand delivered to the CFC no later than 15h00 on 8 February 2013. No latecomers will be considered. Suitable applicants will be considered on a first come first served basis.
DTI REQUIREMENTS:
- Complete project proposals including budgets, timelines and job opportunities.
- Project synopsis.
- Company profile.
- Biography or CV of person representing the company/travelling.
- Aims, Objective and Project Outcomes.
- Proposed aims, objective and outcomes for attending the festival & market.
- Marketing plan.
- Brochure (complete with high res images)
- Customs and Excise Certificate if exporting materials.
- Original up-to-date tax clearance certificate.
- Last financial year’s Audit Financial Statement or 3 months bank statement on a bank letterhead certified.
- Confirmation of bank details – original letter from bank verifying the bank details.
- Original certified copy of passport.
APPLICANTS MUST BE IN POSSESSION:
- Valid Passport.
- Finance to apply for a valid visa.
- Finance to apply for travel insurance.
Please visit the dti website www.thedti.gov.za under the SSAS programme to read through the guidelines. Please find attached the application form to be included in your submission
Please hand deliver all application documents in clearly marked envelopes with the name of your company to:
The Cannes International Film Festival Submission
Denis Lillie
Cape Film Commission
A3 Westlake Square
Westlake Drive
Westlake
7975
