The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), in partnership with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), is pleased to announce the opening of submissions for the Youth Filmmaker Project. The filmmakers will be guided by the team at Sisanda Henna Leadership and Sisanda Henna Films, facilitators of the NFVF project.
The Youth Filmmaker Project targets previously disadvantaged youths to be guided in developing, writing, and/or directing their own 24-minute debut short films, which will become their calling cards in the international industry. Only the best ten scripts will be produced by the facilitating company. The program seeks aspirant, talented, and hardworking scriptwriters, scriptwriter directors, and directors to apply. This project is targeted toward aspirant young filmmakers who have the desire to break into the industry and would like to pursue a career in scriptwriting and/or directing. This program will ensure that each participant has a complete script and film that will form part of their portfolio in the future.
OBJECTIVES
To seek out remarkable storytellers from previously disadvantaged backgrounds and develop regionally based film-making talent, which will bring new perspectives to our South African and ultimately the African and global audience.
To nurture, support and promote young writer/directors in South Africa through strategically developed training laboratories, workshops and mentorship.
WORTH
The successful projects and teams will be provided with a professional production crew to shoot their film and assist them in the editing and final delivery of the film.
ELIGIBILITY
In order to be considered for this opportunity, the applicant must meet the following requirements:
- Between the ages of 18-35.
- Must be South African/ permanent resident.
- Have a strong written concept or directing potential
- Have not directed a professional film/ professional episode of television fiction.
- Be a historically disadvantaged Individual as defined in the constitution of South Africa.
- Be able to set aside the requisite time over a period of 12 months to complete the programme.
- Only fictional narratives will be accepted.
DEADLINE: April 30, 2023
To apply and for information, apply here
