The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) invites current masters students to submit applications for an opportunity to attend the Carthage Film Festival, taking place in Tunis, Tunisia from 14 to 21 December 2024.
Background:
Since 1966, the Carthage Film Festival also known through its French acronym JCC (JOURN ES CINEMATOGRAPHIQUES DE CARTHAGE) has been home to African and Arab cinema, offering a Southern forum to filmmakers from the region. It is an annual event of which the founding goal is to present films to the general public and to organize meetings between the public, authors, directors, producers, distributors, technicians, interpreters and every person involved in the cinematographic field. The main objective of these cinematographic days is to showcase and promote African and Arab films.
The Carthage Film Festival has been designed as a film festival engaged in the cause of African and Arab countries and enhancing Global South cinema in general. The main prize awarded is the Golden Tanit named after the Carthaginian goddess Tanit.
Professional Platforms at Carthage Film Festival Include:
- Industry Sessions: Engaging discussions on trends and challenges facing the African film industry.
- Film Screenings: A showcase of the best films from across Africa and the diaspora.
- Masterclasses and Workshops: Training sessions conducted by leading industry experts, aimed at equipping emerging filmmakers with vital skills.
- Networking Events: An opportunity to meet industry professionals, fellow students, and key players in African cinema.
Brief:
The NFVF invites master's students to apply by watching and submitting an analysis of the South African film Prime by Thabiso Christopher on Netflix as part of the application process.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must be South African citizens or permanent residents.
- Applicants must be registered at an accredited public higher education institution.
- Preference will be given to current master's students in film or related studies.
- If you were funded to travel to a film festival this year, you are not eligible to
apply.
Required Documents:
1. A one-page letter of motivation outlining why you should be selected to attend Carthage Film Festival.
2. A one-page analysis of the South African film Prime by Thabiso Christopher on Netflix.'
3. A certified copy of your latest academic results.
4. A certified copy of your passport (valid for at least 3 months from the festival date).
Funding:
The NFVF will cover the costs of flights, accommodation, daily allowance, and festival accreditation for selected students.
Submission Deadline:
Friday, 22 November 2024
Applications and Queries:
Applications must be submitted via email to Lebohang Khunou: lebohang@nfvf.co.za.
For any queries, please contact Lebohang Khunou by email at the above address by Friday, 22 November 2024, at 17h00.
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The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) invites current masters students to submit applications for an opportunity to attend the Carthage Film Festival, taking place in Tunis, Tunisia from 14 to 21 December 2024.
