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The National Film And Video Foundation Nfvf Call For Public Screening Funding Applications For Cycle 1 2026 27 Financial Year Is Open

National Film and Video Foundation of South AfricaRef: https://www.nfvf.co.za/the-national-film-and-video-foundation-nfvf-call-for-public-screening-funding-applications-for-cycle-1-2026-27-financial-year-is-open/

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The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), an agency of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, has opened a call for Public Screening funding applications for Cycle 1 of the 2026/27 financial year. Funded public screenings must take place from 01 November 2026 to 28 February 2027, with submissions opening on 20 July 2026 and closing on 17 August 2026 at 17h00. The call is for individuals, companies, and organisations hosting public screening events for South African films, with tiered eligibility (Tier 2: >5 and <10 years hosting; Tier 3: <5 years). Applicants must submit via the NFVF online portal and provide extensive documentation; late applications and non-compliant submissions will be disqualified.

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NFVF Public Screening Funding (Cycle 1, 2026/27 financial year)

Apply for NFVF funding to host public screening events that showcase South African films. Screenings must take place between 01 November 2026 and 28 February 2027, and can be in indoor or outdoor venues (including drive-in/mobile cinema-style setups).

Who it is for
Individuals, companies, and organisations seeking to host public screening events that showcase South African films.
How to act on it
Register and complete the online application form on the NFVF portal at https://nfvf.praxisgms.co.za/ and submit within the stated submission window; ensure documents are recently certified/valid and that the application meets compliance requirements to avoid disqualification.
Closes
17 August 2026
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The NFVF, an agency of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, has released the call for Public Screening funding applications for Cycle 1, 2026/27 financial year for screenings taking place from 01 November 2026 to 28 February 2027. Opening date for submissions : 20 July 2026 Closing date for submissions : 17 August 2026 at 17h00
How to apply

Facts

Reference

https://www.nfvf.co.za/the-national-film-and-video-foundation-nfvf-call-for-public-screening-funding-applications-for-cycle-1-2026-27-financial-year-is-open/

Key Takeaways

  • NFVF Public Screening funding call: Cycle 1, 2026/27 financial year
  • Screenings must take place: 01 November 2026 to 28 February 2027
  • Submissions open: 20 July 2026
  • Submissions close: 17 August 2026 at 17h00
  • Application portal: https://nfvf.praxisgms.co.za/
  • Funding for public screening events showcasing South African films (indoor/outdoor, including drive-in/mobile cinema setups)
  • Eligibility tiers: Tier 2 (>5 and <10 years hosting); Tier 3 (<5 years hosting)
  • One South African film screening counts as one screening for funding purposes (regardless of multiple films in same day/evening)
  • Disclaimers: no late applications; only recently certified/valid documents accepted; disqualification for non-compliance; must submit and receive confirmation email
  • Key application contacts: Thandekile Hlatshwayo (thandekileh@nfvf.co.za) and Manti Sekwakwa (mantis@nfvf.co.za); Tel: 011 483 0880
  • National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF)
  • Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
  • Film and Publication Board
  • Commissioner of Oaths
  • BBBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment)
  • Thandekile Hlatshwayo
  • Manti Sekwakwa

Dates

Closing Date

20 July 2026