At the 66th Cannes International Film Festival, which runs from 15 to 26 May in Cannes, France, South Africa’s National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) will participate in a number of activities, including the hosting of a sales event with the purpose of presenting South African projects to international buyers and agents.
The NFVF will also publish a catalogue of projects, either in final stages of development, production or completed in South Africa during the period 2012/2013.
Independent filmmakers with projects fitting the profile (please refer to the Word from Production blog on the NFVF website: http://nfvf.co.za/weblog/2013-02-05/selections-for-the-nfvf-cannes-2013-catalogue) are requested to submit synopses of projects they would like the NFVF to consider for inclusion in the catalogue and / or pitch at the sales event. Information required for a project to be represented in the booklet and at the event is:
- Full synopsis of the project
- Tagline
- High resolution poster
- Trailer / Promo (where available)
- High resolution production stills (where available)
- Requirements (Funding/Sales Agent/Distribution)
Filmmakers should bear in mind that the NFVF reserves the right to select films that qualify to be presented at the event and included in the NFVF catalogue.
The deadline for submissions is Friday, 1 March 2013.
For project submissions email Thandeka Zwana on thandekaz@nfvf.co.za or call 011 483 0880.
