National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF)
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is an agency of the Department of Arts and Culture that was created to ensure the equitable growth of South Africa’s film and video industry. They do this by providing funding for the development, production, marketing and distribution of films and also the training and development of filmmakers. In addition, the NFVF commissions research and produces industry statistics that provide both the public and stakeholders with valuable insights into the South African film industry. Visit website »
The South African Screen Federation
The South African Screen Federation (SASFED) is the national federation of independent film, television and audio-visual industry organisations in South Africa. SASFED represents a broad spectrum of industry players who engage on industry strategy, policy and interventions to empower, unify and strengthen the SA screen industry. Visit website »
The Independent Communication Authority of South Africa (ICASA)
ICASA is a product of statute, the Independent Communication Authority of South Africa Amendment Act of 2000, amended in 2005. ICASA was established in July 2000, as a merger of the telecommunications regulator, the South African Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (SATRA) and the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA). The ICASA Amendment Act 2005 also provided for the incorporation of the Postal Regulator into ICASA. Visit website »
The Department of Trade and Industry
The DTI´s mission is to promote structural transformation, towards a dynamic industrial and globally competitive economy; provide a predictable, competitive, equitable and socially responsible environment, conducive to investment, trade and enterprise development; broaden participation in the economy to strengthen economic development; and continually improve the skills and capabilities of the dti to effectively deliver on its mandate and respond to the needs of South Africa’s economic citizens. Visit website »
The Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC)
The IDC was established in 1940 as a national development finance institution to promote economic growth and industrial development. The Media and Motion Pictures SBU focuses on funding motion pictures, digital cinemas in townships, broadcasting for the development of black industrialists, developing an animation hub and films. The unit invests in the production of content, and in the services and infrastructure that support productions in this significant industry. Visit website »
REGIONAL FILM ORGANISATIONS AND SUPPORTERS
KwaZulu Natal Film Commission
The KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission was established in accordance with a provincial Act passed in 2010. The KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission is set to begin fulfilling its mandate to make the province a film production centre. The following are the Vision and Mission of the Commission. Visit website »
Gauteng Film Commission
The Gauteng Film Commission (GFC) develops, promotes and coordinates the film and television production industry in South Africa’s wealthiest province. An agency of the Gauteng Provincial Government, we are tasked with positioning the province as a world-class destination for film-making as well as attracting local and international investments in the film and television industry. Visit website »
Wesgro Film and Media
The Western Cape is a sought-after film destination. Major international and local productions are drawn by the wide range of locations, exemplary services and studios. Wesgro Film and Media assist with production in the province, including regulation guidance and finding co-production parties. Visit website »
Eastern Cape Film Office
The core objective of the Eastern Cape Film Office is to position the Eastern Cape to globally compete in the development of film, thereby boosting economic, social and cultural development. It operates under the auspices of the Eastern Cape Provincial Arts and Culture Council. Visit website »
INDUSTRY ALLIES & FRIENDS
SOS: Support Public Broadcasting
The Coalition is committed to, and campaigns for, public broadcasting in the public interest. While the SABC is its primary focus, the Coalition also looks at community media. The Coalition’s purpose is to lobby for the strengthening of public and community broadcasting in the public interest broadly, with the aim of ensuring excellent programming for South African audiences, particularly on the SABC. Visit website »
A.S.A – Animation South Africa
A.S.A is a non-profit organisation mandated by industry to develop and represent South African animation. Founded in 2006 by a group of like-minded animation industry professionals who came together to create a culture of knowledge-sharing in South African animation. Relaunched in 2015 with a new board of directors, their vision is to nurture a vibrant, sustainable and transformed Animation and VFX industry for South Africa Visit website »
DFA – The Documentary Filmmakers Association of SA
DFA was established to nurture and develop the interests of documentary filmmakers in South Africa. The documentary film genre is unique in that it can stimulate public discourse, reflect on social, political, cultural and current events in a very immediate way. It is the most accessible genre of filmmaking, yet is often marginalised within the bigger environment of film and the broadcast industry. The DFA aims to create a unified voice for documentary filmmakers and gain recognition for this genre of filmmaking in South Africa. Visit website »
The Independent Black Filmmakers Collective (IBFC)
A collaborative business network of like-minded Black South African Independent Filmmakers, Content Creators, Film and Television/ Commercials Directors, Producers, Distributors, Exhibitors, Media and Entertainment, Facilities and Services Entrepreneurs and Industrialists. The IBFC’s aim is to engage government and industry stakeholders in policy change and advocate as “one voice” in engagements with public and private sector institutions and organizations. Visit website »
PMA – The Personal Managers’ Association
The Personal Manager’s Association is a community of Actors Agents consisting of members; associate and affiliate members. Our goal is to guide actors in their professional careers, uphold the professional standards on behalf of the performers we represent with regards to contracts (and the standardization thereof); fees and working conditions in the areas of film; television; voice; theatre; presenting; commercials; etc. Visit website »
SAGA – South African Guild of Actors
SAGA was established to regulate relations between actors and film/television/theatre/radio producers, to perform and protect interests of its members; to plan and organize its administration and lawful activities; to co-operate with or join local or international organisations,; to promote, support or oppose any proposed legislative or other measures affecting the interests of its members; to provide legal assistance to members in connection with their contracts with producers; and to organise and represent members of SAGA for the purpose of collective bargaining. Visit website »
SAGE – South African Guild Of Editors
SAGE is a voluntary, non-profit organisation which represents film and video picture editors, assistant editors and sound editors. With more than 100 active members, the guild represents most of the best talent in the feature film, TV drama, documentary, insert, on-line and sound editing in South Africa. Visit website »
SWIFT – Sisters Working In Film and Television
SWIFT stands for Sisters Working in Film and Television. Birthed when a group of South African women making films and television came together to discuss the needs of women, it is now the only South African organisation focusing exclusively on the common concerns and shared experiences of women working in film and television. SWIFT has fast become a hub of support, empowerment and inspiration. Visit website »
WGSA – Writers’ Guild of South Africa
The Writers’ Guild of South Africa (WGSA) was established on 8 May 2009 and remains the only association in South Africa with the sole purpose of protecting, empowering and developing performance writers in the local film, television, radio, stage, animation and new media (internet – mobile and digital distribution, and gaming) industries. The Guild also serves as a Collection Agent for writers’ residuals and manages an affordable local Script Registry. WGSA is an affiliate member of the International Association of Writers Guilds (IAWG). Visit website »