Netflix joins forces with NFVF to fund 6 South African films

The agreement will see both partners contributing R14m each in support of the production of local films, which will include exclusive debuts on Netflix.

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.

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— National Film & Video Foundation (@nfvfsa) March 18, 2021

The funding for the films will alleviate the pressure filmmakers face to raise additional funding and boost recovery of the creative industry from the pandemic, whilst ensuring job creation. All six films created from this fund will premiere on Netflix first.

We are excited as the NFVF to be partnering with Netflix and appreciate their investment into local content. The incorporation of digital platforms into our traditional processes can only benefit the industry further. We hope this is simply the start in what will no doubt be a long and fruitful relationship,” comments NFVF CEO Makhosazana Khanyile.

The submission portal will go live on 1 April 2021. All filmmakers, in accordance with the eligibility criteria, are welcomed to apply by visiting nfvf.praxisgms.co.za from 1 April 2021. More details will be available at www.nfvf.co.za.