The NFVF is an agency of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture that was created to ensure the equitable growth of South Africa's film and video industry.
The NFVF welcomes the new Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture,
@GaytonMcK
. We look forward to working with him to grow the audio-visual sector in South Africa.
#lovesafilm
Deko Barbara-Jessica Wedi, known to many as
@Rouge_Rapper
, is the first Female Rapper to win at
#SAFTAs12
for “Best Micro-Budget Film”.
Today, this multi-talented game-changer has to be our
#WCW
#LoveSAFilm
Can we expect more from Rouge and her team?
Congratulations to
@MmabathoMontsho
for having two official selections for the Pan African Film and Arts Festival taking place 11-23 February in Los Angeles! 🎉
#LoveSAFilm
🇿🇦
#WomenInFilm
We shine the spotlight on one of SA’s gems,
@vanillablaq
- Model & TV Presenter, for her role in the international short film “White Gold” directed by Luke Bradford.
The film has been shortlisted for the Pan African Film Festival in LA🎉
We ❤️ SA Talent!
#LoveSAFilm
Congratulation to Lakutshon’ Ilanga by
@phumimorare
on winning the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Short-Form (Live Action)! South Africa couldn’t be more proud to have had this film represent us on a global stage!
#LoveSAFilms
In the news: Director, Thabang Moleya
@teabaging
has announced that he will be adapting South African novelist, poet and playwright legend, Zakes Mda's novel, Black Diamond for the big screen.
A BIG Congratulations to director and scriptwriter, Nosipho Dumisa, who won the Cheval Noir Jury Prize for Best Director at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal, Canada, for her debut motion picture, NUMBER 37!
Our industry has lost a shining star. We would like to send our sincerest condolences to Thandeka's family, friends & colleagues
#RIPThandekaMdeliswa
#LoveSAFilm
Have a great story to tell? The NFVF and
@NetflixSA
have the funding for you!
We're calling all filmmakers with stories in development to submit applications for their stories to be fully-funded. Call opens 1 April 2021.
Read more here:
#LoveSAFilm
Cartoon Network, invites African creators to submit their short-form comedy project in the first ever Cartoon Network creative venture run in Africa.
Deadline: 31st August 2018. For editorial guidelines, visit:
A big congratulations to John Trengove who has been signed by Creative Artists Agency. CAA is the world's leading entertainment and sports agency that represents some of the most successful filmmakers, including Ava DuVernay, Barry Jenkins and Steven Spielberg. Well done!
#Love
remains the theme for this month, and we are proud to have celebrated love through great storytelling, by supporting some of SA's greatest talent.
#LoveSAFilm
📣Are you looking for an internship opportunity? The
#NFVF
is looking for 120 interns to fill different positions, from 1 August 2023 to 31 March 2024.
Apply here: pesp4internship
@nfvf
.co.za
More info👉:
Closing on 19 June 2023, 17:00
VACANCY ALERT!
We are looking for an Executive Producer for
@SAFTAS1
, taking full responsibility for the execution of the event.
If you have got what it takes, then visit for more details, before 23 August 2020.
The NFVF is so proud of South African-born
@phumimorare
! In the Narrative: Domestic Schools category, her short film ‘Lakutshon’ Ilanga’ (When the Sun Sets) won GOLD at the 49th Annual Student Academy Awards this year. It also received several other accolades.
Well done, Phumi!
South African film, Heart of the Hunter, is receiving attention across the world on the streaming giant, Netflix. The movie has been in the top 10 since its release, reaching no.1 globally between 25 to 31 March 2024. Well done to the cast and crew.
#lovesafilm
Calling all Graduates! 🚀
The NFVF is offering 12-month internships in Animation, Digital Marketing, Videography, Editing, Business Admin & more! 🌟
📩 Apply by sending your CV & qualifications to internships
@nfvf
.co.za
🗓️ Deadline: 20 Oct 2024
#Internship
#NFVF
#LoveSAFilm
The NFVF extends condolences to the family, friends and fans of SAFTAs award-winning actress, Mary Twala. She will be remembered for her wealth of knowledge, her dedication to her craft and the amazing characters she has made us part of.
#LoveSATalent
📽️📺
When they say “God will humble you...” sometimes it’s for moments like this. My God is BIG. Psalm 23
SURREAL.
Out of body experience.
From KWAMASHU to THE WORLD... ZAMO is
#Coming2America
SA films are shining on the world! ‘When The Sun Sets (Lakutshon' Ilanga),’ a short film by Phumi Morare, has been nominated for an
@naacpimageaward
Award. The film was shot in Soweto and is raking in international honours. Be ready to support our local talent on 26 Feb at 8 pm
Minister Gayton McKenzie invites members of the Film Industry and the general public to nominate persons to serve as members of the Council of the National Film & Video Foundation (NFVF) in terms of the National Film and Video Foundation Act 73 of 1997.
👉
The NFVF and the Department of Culture, Arts and Traditional Affairs (CATA), are offering part-time training opportunity to individuals who wish to train as scriptwriters in the film and television arena. Workshops will be in the North West province (Rustenburg).
CONGRATULATIONS to these SA films for being the official competition selections for the Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) which will be taking place from 28 February to 14 March 2021.
A special shout to NFVF Funded film "African American"
We are rooting for you.
#LoveSAFilm
Are you a PR & Events, Film & TV Production final year student?
Are you based in Gauteng?
We want to hear from YOU!
Get an opportunity to work at the SAFTAs and be a part of this industry celebration.
Go to: for more
#LoveSAFilm
🇿🇦
Let’s share!
The NFVF and Netherlands Film Fund have co-founded the Thuthuka scheme to support 2 SA and 2 Netherlands projects with €40K. The goal? Write a script, create a pitch book and apply for production support.
Applications are open until 31 Jan ‘22. For criteria, visit our website.
We are looking for scriptwriting facilitators to facilitate the SEDIBA "Spark" scriptwriting workshops and mentor emerging scriptwriters over a period of one year.
#LoveSAFilm
For more info, go to
Directors for Youth Filmmakers project call out for the Youth Filmmaker Project, where 10 directors will be selected to direct 24 minute films which will produced by Triangle Post and Animation Studios in association with NFVF. Deadline 2/02/2018.
We are extending a call to all SA film practitioners to submit their nominations to form part of the 93rd Annual Academy Awards jury. All submissions to be sent to staceyl
@nfvf
.co.za by the 3rd of August 2020.
For more info, do visit
Don't miss out!
"We need a system that is created to make sure women find their voices & we can foster a safe working environment for all. It is incumbent upon all men and women, of all races to make sure that safety and conduct on our sets is a non-negotiable." -
@LalaTuku
#FindYourVoice
Congratulations to Ayanda Halimana for placing 2nd at the 2019 Caribbean Tales Incubator, for her 'One Day In June' pitch - a tale about orphaned Zenande who goes on a quest to find herself a rich mother who will take her to the Oprah School in Kokstad.
#TIFF2019
We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of one of South Africa's talented actors. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Andile's family, friends, and his fellow colleagues.
#RIPAndileGumbi
Congratulations to South Africa’s official selection, The Wound,
for making the TOP 9 films to advance in the Oscar race for Best Foreign Language film!
@TheWound_SAfilm
A BIG Congratulations to South Africa’s official submission to the 91st Annual Academy Awards (Oscars) for Best Foreign Language Film - Sew the Winter to my skin
@SewtheWinter
watch the trailer:
Here's a line-up of films coming out this year:
POPPIE NONGENA (31 JAN)
Story of a mother whose life revolves around finding stability for her family during a period of insufferable upheaval in the country when African women were forced, by arrests & fines, to leave their homes
We are so glad to announce that local film, Barakat has been selected as South Africa’s official submission for the 94th Annual Academy Awards (Oscars). Join us in celebrating this amazing film for this amazing achievement.
Check out the trailer here
Calling unemployed graduates to apply for the
#NFVF
12-months internship programme.
Submit your CV & qualification to: nfvfinterns
@zawit
.co.za
OR apply on the SA Youth Mobi Portal:
Closes on 8 September 2023
Hear from the ever so amazing
@ramichuene
this Friday at 15:00 on your Youtube & Facebook pages, as dig deep into what it truly means to be your sister's keeper.
To join Rami in conversation this Friday, use the hashtag
#FindYourVoice
Looking to do film & TV studies and need financial assistance? The NFVF may be able to assist.
Click here: for more information on how YOU can apply and possibly receive a bursary from the NFVF.
#LoveSAFilm
In 1976 Solomon Mahlangu,a 19-year-old street hawker,is beaten by the police during uprisings. After living in exile, he joins the liberation movement & becomes an international icon of South Africa's liberation
#SAFTAs12
#BestFeatureFilmNominee
#Kalushi
Kudos to the team behind "My Octopus Teacher", a South African Documentary, filmed in Cape Town, for making it to the
#Oscars2021
shortlist for Documentary Feature.
We are rooting for you
#LoveSAFilm
Do you wish to be trained as a film & TV scriptwriter? If you are in the Eastern Cape, you don’t want to miss this opportunity.
Apply for this amazing opportunity today! Applications close Friday, 6 August 2020.
#LoveSAFilm
“Women don’t need to find a voice, they have a voice, and they need to feel empowered to use it, and people need to be encouraged to listen.” Meghan Markle
Happy Women's Day!
#NFVFCelebratesHer
🌟
#ISeeHer
: Celebrating Salamina Mosese 🌟
Salamina Mosese, with 25+ years in media, is a powerhouse. As MD of Sorele Media, she’s produced hit films and dominated Netflix. She's also a children's author, continuing to inspire and entertain. 🎥📚✨
#WomenInFilm
#NFVF
Newcastle Community, lets support our local drive-ins as we enjoy great films in the comfort of our cars.
Well done to the team for such a great event. LoveSAFilm
NEWS:
Congratulations to Rene van Rooyen's "Toorbos" which is South Africa's official entry for the Best International Feature Film Award for the 2021 Academy Awards.
We wish Rene & her team all the best!
#LoveSAFilm
#oscars2021
.
@NetflixSA
and the NFVF saw 284 individuals apply for our Joint Film Fund. After months of sifting through applications, we proudly announce the 6 selected projects! They will showcase some of the best-in-class stories across multiple genres.
Adapted from Elsa Joubert’s award-winning novel, "Poppie Nongena" tells a story of a mother, whose life revolves around finding stability for her family during a period of intolerable upheaval in the country. Catch this epic drama in theatres on 31 Jan. SUPPORT LOCAL
#LoveSAFilm
The NFVF in collaboration with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), is pleased to announce that the call to submit proposals for the Youth Filmmaker Project is now open. For more information please click here:
February is known as 'the month of love'. Let us spread and remember love in our local story-telling.
Tell us, which of these films tells your fave love story 😜😅📽️?
#LoveSAFilm
#ValentinesMonth
Big news alert! 🎉
#MirrorMirror
short film has been selected to screen at
@berlinale
International Film Festival! 🙌 Let's give some shoutouts to the filmmakers - Calt Pansegrouw, Elias Ribeiro, Luhle Macanda, Buhle Ngaba & Phumi Sizani!
#LoveSAFilm
🎥
The final film from our 'Female Filmmaker Project' is called 'Valiant Annie'.
Catch this amazing project on SABC 1 tomorrow - 30 May 2021 at 20:30. You don't want to miss this one!
Attention all filmmakers – have you submitted your proposals for short documentary and/or fiction films that highlight our community heroes? You have 5 days!
Don’t miss this opportunity to tell the stories of these unsung heroes. Applications close 13th September 2021, 17h00
📣Apply: Intimacy Coordinators Programme.
The
#film
&
#TV
industry has an important function in reflecting societies realistically & creating awareness of experiences. At times, it means that a
#script
may call for scenes that are
#sexual
in nature.
This
#Thread
has more info!
Congratulations to the cast and crew of the NFVF funded film, Homewrecker, on a great production that will leave audiences wanting more.
Homewrecker will premiere on
@netflixsa
on the 7th of July, 2023.
We cannot wait to see it!
#LoveSAFilm
Training opportunity for aspirant scriptwriters who are based in Gauteng.
Deadline for applications is Friday 23 February 2018. Please email application to training
@nfvf
.co.za or hand deliver to 87 Central Street, Houghton, Johannesburg (NFVF Offices)
#IgnitingYourStories
#NFVF
The NFVF production and development cycle 1 call for the 2024/2025 financial year is now open for the following categories:
. Development - Tiers 1 & 2
. Production
. Post-production
. Archive
Closes 08 March 2024
More info👉🏽:
#lovesafilm
Love doesn't need to come in the form of a romantic partner - It can even be found in friendship. Baby Mamas is a film that perfectly displays the essence of true friendship. Stream it on
@NetflixSA
#LoveSAFilm
#ValentinesMonth
Tag your best chomis, re le bone! 😍
The NFVF in partnership with the DAC invites all eligible production companies to respond to the call for a facilitator to oversee the production of short films for the 3rd BRICS Film Festival. For more information please go on the following link,.
The NFVF Youth Filmmaker Project is currently accepting applications. If you are a young and aspiring filmmaker looking to learn from the industry's best, apply using this link: .
Closes 02 June 2024.
More here: .
#lovesafilm
Are you interested in studying Film & TV studies & need financial assistance?
#NFVFBursary
applications are now open!
Visit our site: for more info & apply here: by 31 August 2022. Email queries to training
@nfvf
.co.za. Good Luck!
Calling all producers, scriptwriters, and directors!
The
#NFVF
&
#NetherlandsFilmFund
have once again made funds available for South Africans. Applications are open now until Monday, 17 October 2022. Read more ➡️ & apply here ➡️ ✍️
South African NFVF funded films are definitely having a good run at
@PAFFNOW
all the way in Los Angeles!
This is the content we signed up for!
Congratulations to all our local content producers flying our flag high! 🇿🇦
#PAFFNow
#PAFF2020
Real Estate Sisters is out today, 26 April 2024! This South African comedy evolves around two broke but sassy real estate sisters going from selling rundown apartments to selling high-end homes. Add it to your weekend watch list!
#lovesafilm
The NFVF , in conjunction with the Department of Arts and Culture is pleased to announce an undergraduate study opportunity at the Beijing Film Academy. For more information click on the following link
The New York African Film Festival (NYAFF) weaves a story of the present using all genres of cinema from Africa and the African Diaspora. The festival opened with the New York premiere of the South African drama, Sew the Winter to My Skin by acclaimed director Jahmil X.T. Qubeka
Congratulations to the cast and crew of Netflix's iNumber Number: Jozi Gold! This movie is yet another exhibition of SA talent with its star-studded actors and actresses.
#inumbernumber
#LoveSAFilm
CONGRATULATIONS to the 20
@tiktok_sa
#RisingVoices
grant recipients, who will receive a cash grant of about R860k in total
This financial support will be accompanied by mentorship, helping our creatives make amazing content across all their platforms
#LoveSAFilm
HALALA, SA!🇿🇦
The Pan South African Language Board in association with Durban University of Technology is extending an invitation and calling on scriptwriters to attend a public lecture, unpacking the use of indigenous languages in creative content.
#SpeakItLiveIt
OLIVER HERMANUS’ NEW FILM “MOFFIE” INVITED TO PREMIERE AT VENICE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Oliver Hermanus and Portobello Productions are delighted to confirm that their new film, MOFFIE, will have its World Premiere in the official selection of the 76th Venice Film Festival
Jahmil XT Qubeka's Mdantsane-based film, 'Knuckle City' is this year’s South African entry for the highly coveted Best International Feature Film Award for the 2020 Academy Awards.
We certainly
#LoveSAFilm
WELL DONE to Jahmil & crew.
#Oscars2020
🌟
#ISeeHer
: Celebrating Stephina Zwane 🌟
From TV presenter to powerhouse producer, Stephina Zwane of Sorele Media is behind films like Baby Mamas and Love, Sex & 30 Candles. Her passion for storytelling is shaping South African cinema. 🎥✨
#WomenInFilm
#FilmmakerSpotlight
The call for cycle 3 funding applications will open on 3 Jan 2018 categories: Development; Production; Marketing and Distribution; Festival Funding. Closing date for submissions – 4 Feb 2018. For more info visit
We are thrilled to share the selected filmmakers for the Youth Filmmaker Project! 🎉
#YFP2024
-2025🎉This initiative is dedicated to developing and supporting young scriptwriters and directors. We are delighted to have you join us on this journey to showcase
#HOME
to the world.🥂