East London today hosted the first of three National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) Sixth Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP 6) Eastern Cape roadshows, aimed at helping filmmakers take their productions to the next level. Held at the InvestSA One Stop Shop Eastern Cape, the East London roadshow welcomed over 50 creatives, including producers, directors, and industry professionals working across film development, production, post-production, skills development,

Beyond film funding, the ECDC’s film industry support includes market access and skills development programmes. You can benefit from participation on local and international exhibitions, arts and film festivals as well as film expos designed to open up funding, distribution, networking and other opportunities. Talk to us about how we can level up your filmmaking journey. For more on the Eastern Cape Film Investment Fund: www.ecdc.co.za/ecinvestmentfilmfund

To qualify for the Eastern Cape Film Investment Fund:   ·        Must be a registered South African production company ·        Secure at least 60% of the total budget ·        Provide distribution or commission agreement ·        Spend at least 60% of the production budget in the Eastern Cape ·        At least 50% of the principal photography must be shot in the Eastern Cape ·        Provide a detailed skills transfer or development programme ·        Employ local filmmakers

Give your film project a headstart with the Eastern Cape Film Investment Fund. Funding available in two categories: Production Funding ·        Feature Films ·        Drama/TV Series ·        Reality Shows ·        Telenovela’s ·        Documentaries ·        Animations   Microfilm Funding ·        Short Films ·        Documentaries ·        Short TV formats   For more on the Eastern Cape Film Investment Fund: www.ecdc.co.za/ecinvestmentfilmfund

Take advantage of the funding opportunities for your film production through the Eastern Cape Film Investment Fund.   The fund provides investment funding to qualifying productions that choose the Eastern Cape as their filmmaking destination.   Through the fund, we promote the Eastern Cape as an attractive film destination with breathtaking locations, untapped opportunities, and unique biodiversity.   The fund supports the growth of the film industry through investment promot

Join the National Film and Video Foundation and the ECDC on three film funding roadshows across three locations in the Eastern Cape! Join us: East London • Date: 22 October • Time: 10:00 – 13:00 • Venue: InvestSA One Stop Shop Eastern Cape 12 Esplanade, Quigney, East London Mthatha • Date: 23 October • Time: 10:00 – 13:00 • Venue: OR TAMBO District Municipality 2 Kaiser Matanzima Drive, Mthatha Gqeberha • Date: 24 October • Time: 10:00 – 13:00 • Venue: Gqeberha Mandela Bay Th

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) brings you the Sixth Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme roadshows - taking your film productions to the next level. Join the NFVF and ECDC at one of the three exciting film funding roadshows at the following locations: East London – 22 OctMthatha – 23 OctGqeberha – 24 Oct Finalising your film? Building industry skills or looking to take your story to the market? The NFVF has the funding you need! Funding is available acros

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