The vision of the KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission (KZNFC) is to position KwaZulu-Natal as
a globally competitive, diverse and sustainable industry and choice film destination. The Film
Fund is designed to stimulate the economy in the film and TV industry and supporting
industries.
With the KZN industry being a distant third to Gauteng and Western Cape in terms of market
size, it is important to grow the industry from within while attracting lucrative productions
from outside the province. The KZNFC would therefore like to invite eligible professionals to
submit proposals for Development and Production funding. Women, Youth and persons
with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Specific conditions are applicable in each funding category as indicated in the documents
listed below and it is important for applicants to take careful note of these conditions before
applying.
- Funding Overview on link: https://kznfilm.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Film-Fund-Overview-2022-23-002-002.pdf
- Grading System on link: Grading System – KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission (kznfilm.co.za) and on the,
- Cover page of the funding application forms (applicants are requested to use the most recent funding application forms found on the KZNFC website on the day of application as the funding forms change from time to time). Compulsory documentation for Development funding:
- One-page motivation letter
- Synopsis
- Narrative Treatment (to include logline, genre and target audience)
- Detailed development budget with KZN expenditure per line item
- Detailed development schedule
- Detailed writer and producer’s CV
- Proof of residence (In the form of a municipal councillor’s letter, a municipal bill in their name that is not older than 3 months or a signed lease agreement. Applicants that still live with their parents to attach an affidavit along with the municipal bill in their parents/guardian’s name)
- SARS Tax Clearance Certificate or Tax PIN
- Certified ID copy (valid for 6 months)
- Company registration documents (where applicable)
- BBBEE Certificate (where applicable)
- SBD forms (4, 8 & 9)
Compulsory documentation for Production funding:
- One-page motivation letter
- Synopsis
- Narrative Treatment (to include logline, genre and target audience)
- Detailed Production budget with KZN expenditure per line item. Productions are to include costs related to the adherence of Covid-19 health protocols to their production budgets.
- Detailed production schedule
- A full script for feature projects and scripts for all episodes for TV series
- A comprehensive distribution and marketing plan with letters of intent and commitment
- A detailed financial plan with letters of intent or commitment from other financers where applicable
- Detailed key creative team CV
- SARS Tax Clearance Certificate or Tax PIN
- Certified ID copy (valid for 6 months)
- Company registration documents
- BBBEE Certificate
- SBD form (4, 8 & 9)
All applications and funding related queries must be emailed to KZNfilmfund@kznfilm.co.za.
Applications must be submitted with all required documents attached or ZIP folded in a SINGLE email (NO links are to be sent), any additional documents sent separately will not be considered in the evaluation of the project. Any funding application that is submitted to the KZNFC through any other channel than the email address prescribed in this document will be considered invalid.
No applications and additional documentation and information will be accepted after the closing date. Application related correspondence will only be entered into before a submission is made. Once a submission is made, correspondence will be limited to the allocation of a reference number for the application.
Correspondence regarding the outcome of the application will only be entered into with the funding applicant via the email address listed on their application form after 3 months from the closing date of the funding cycle.
