Deadline- 24 May 2013
The National Film and Video Foundation is inviting proposals for local first time film-makers to make their first films in South Africa. The motive of this program is to provide recent film school graduates from historically disadvantaged backgrounds with an opportunity to make their first professional film. Successful writers or directors will be guided in the development of their stories for 12-15 minute scripts for a fiction film over a period of 5 months.
Themes and story ideas should reflect how young South Africans experience life in post-apartheid South Africa, particularly those referred to as the “born free” generation.
Requirements-
All applications should be able to provide the following documentation in hard copy (in triplicate) for consideration to our address-
- A one page story idea/synopsis by individuals or writer/director teams
- CV and copy of ID document.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Have graduated from an accredited tertiary film programme within the last two years.
- Be a Historically Disadvantaged Individual as defined in the constitution of South Africa.
- Be under 35 years old.
- Be able to set aside the requisite time over a period of 12 months to complete the programme
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