The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is calling for proposals for an animation slate to the value of R7.5m over a period of three years. The slate is targeted at Tier 2 Production Companies with an aim of cultivating sustainability and viability.
Tier 2 Production Companies are defined in the NFVF Funding Policy as: Filmmakers with experience in the film industry, but who have developed and produced either one to two theatrical feature films, television fiction, documentaries, two to three short films and/or commercials seeking to venture into feature film or documentary development and production.’ Companies or individuals with experience in media, commercial or advertising will also be considered. For the purpose of the animation slate, the NFVF will also consider companies that have been involved in the development and/or production of animated content as follows:
– Developed and/or produced a short animated film;
– Developed and/or produced animated television content; or
– Developed and/or produced animated commercial content
Over the period of three years the successful animation company must deliver polished pitch materials for one television series and for one feature film. For full application criteria visit the NFVF website.
For more information contact: production@nfvf.co.za
Closing date for applications: 18 October 2016 by 17h00.
