The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) invites you to apply to participate in an Outward Film Investment Mission that will take place in Los Angeles, United States of America (USA) from October 31 to November 7. The closing date for receipt of application forms is September 4.
The mission aims to promote South African audio-visual content in animation, feature films and television series.
The mission also seeks to promote South Africa’s film industry landscape, film infrastructure projects and shooting locations to international producers.
The investment mission forms part of the dti’s objective to promote South Africa’s Film service offerings and attract co-production partners from USA.
The invitation to apply is extended to experienced South African filmmakers who have a proven track record for developing and producing two to five theatrically released feature films, animation, TV series, TV fiction and/or non-fiction in the past two years.
Companies will be screened and selected in line with recognized guidelines and market requirements.
For the approved companies, the dti will provide accommodation (bed and breakfast only), and economy class return airfare to a maximum of R17 000.