National Film and Video Foundation

National Film and Video Foundation The NFVF is an agency of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture that was created to ensure the eq
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The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is an agency of the Department of Arts and Culture that was created to ensure the equitable growth of South Africa's film and video industry. We do this by providing funding for the development, production, marketing and distribution of films and also the training and development of filmmakers. In addition, the NFVF commissions research and produces in

dustry statistics that provide both the public and stakeholders with valuable insights into the South African film industry.

💡DID YOU KNOW? MILISUTHANDO🎞️Milisuthando is a personal documentary essay reflecting on apartheid’s legacy, identity, an...
19/06/2026

💡DID YOU KNOW? MILISUTHANDO🎞️

Milisuthando is a personal documentary essay reflecting on apartheid’s legacy, identity, and generational memory, examining how historical systems continue to shape contemporary South African life.

💡DID YOU KNOW? SARAFINA!🎞️Sarafina! is one of the most globally recognised films inspired by the Soweto student uprising...
18/06/2026

💡DID YOU KNOW? SARAFINA!🎞️

Sarafina! is one of the most globally recognised films inspired by the Soweto student uprising, using music and performance to depict youth resistance within the apartheid-era schooling system.

🎞️NFVF Global Distribution Trends Analysis Report🔌This report presents the findings of an NFVF Global Distribution Trend...
18/06/2026

🎞️NFVF Global Distribution Trends Analysis Report🔌

This report presents the findings of an NFVF Global Distribution Trends Analysis Report research study commissioned in 2026 to assess South Africa’s position in the global audiovisual distribution ecosystem and identify the strategic, structural, and policy interventions needed to improve international competitiveness, market access, and long-term value capture.

Full report available on www.nfvf.co.za under the Research tab. Or on the link oin our bio.

💡DID YOU KNOW? UPRIZE!🎞️NFVF-funded Uprize! reconstructs the events of the 16 June 1976 student uprising through archiva...
17/06/2026

💡DID YOU KNOW? UPRIZE!🎞️

NFVF-funded Uprize! reconstructs the events of the 16 June 1976 student uprising through archival material, survivor testimony, and cultural commentary, offering a layered account of the student-led protests against the enforcement of Afrikaans in schools.

Today marks 50 years since the brave youth of 1976 stood up to an oppressive government and inspired a movement for chan...
16/06/2026

Today marks 50 years since the brave youth of 1976 stood up to an oppressive government and inspired a movement for change. The struggle is different today, but it needs you to start a movement for .

The NFVF team attended the Durban Screen Summit, from 8 - 10 June 2026, to share information about how the NFVF works an...
12/06/2026

The NFVF team attended the Durban Screen Summit, from 8 - 10 June 2026, to share information about how the NFVF works and all the opportunities we have for SA filmmakers. NFVF Production and Development Manager: Fiction, Refiloe Hlabioa, also took part in a panel session, highlighting the role of the NFVF in the SA film industry.

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🎞️EXCITING NEWS!🚨The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is pleased to announce the following funding approvals fo...
10/06/2026

🎞️EXCITING NEWS!🚨

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is pleased to announce the following funding approvals for the financial year 2026/27 for:
1. International Bursary
2. Training Service Providers
3. Marketing and Distribution

Visit www.nfvf.co.za, under the Funding tab, to see the full list.

Congratulations to all the successful projects and applicants!

🎬NFVF PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT CALL🚨The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is pleased to announce that the call f...
09/06/2026

🎬NFVF PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT CALL🚨

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is pleased to announce that the call for Cycle 1 funding applications for the 2026/2027 financial year is now open.

🗓Closes: Monday, 06 July 2026
📧Submit application to: https://nfvf.praxisgms.co.za
🌐Full Call is available on www.nfvf.co.za or on the link in our bio.

NFVF Council member, Ms Nobuntu Dubazana with MEC Ricardo Mackenzie and Ayanda Msebenzi of The Isivivane Centre, Bertha ...
09/06/2026

NFVF Council member, Ms Nobuntu Dubazana with MEC Ricardo Mackenzie and Ayanda Msebenzi of The Isivivane Centre, Bertha Movie House eKhayalitsha. Ms Dubazana watched the documentary “Notes From The Underground” during the opening weekend of the Film Festival.

🎬NFVF SEDIBA SCRIPTWRITING CALL🚨The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) invites aspiring and emerging filmmakers f...
08/06/2026

🎬NFVF SEDIBA SCRIPTWRITING CALL🚨

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) invites aspiring and emerging filmmakers from the Mangaung Metro and surrounding districts to apply for the Sediba Scriptwriting Training Programme.

🗓Closes: Sunday, 14 June 2026
📧Submit application to: [email protected]
🌐Full Call is available on www.nfvf.co.za.

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87 Central Street Houghton Estate
Johannesburg
2198

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Monday 08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00
Thursday 08:30 - 17:00
Friday 08:30 - 17:00

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