With an ever-increasing demand on the limited funding resources available for
filmmakers, it has become crucial to present a persuasive proposal and sound finance
plan to potential funders.
During Encounters South African International Documentary Festival, six
participants will be given the unique opportunity to meet IDFA (International
Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam) Bertha Fund manager Isabel Arrate and
receive one-on-one counsel and guidance on their proposals.
With previous experience in festival production, programming and film financing,
Arrate has been fund manager for 10 years.
The IDFA Bertha Fund is the only fund in the world solely dedicated to
stimulating and empowering the creative documentary sector in Africa, Asia, Latin
America, the Middle East and parts of Eastern Europe.
Submissions
Interested parties should send not more than:
1. A one-page synopsis of their film
2. A budget summary
3. Provisional finance plan (not compulsory)
4. A one-page biography, including complete contact details (telephone number,
city of residence, home and work address)
Send submissions to Nikissi Serumaga at manager@encounters.co.za on or
before 16h00 on Monday 27 May 2013.
Selections will be confirmed by Friday 31 May 2013.
The 15th Encounters South African International Documentary Festival runs from
6 to 16 June 2013 in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Visit www.encounters.co.za for more information.
