Training
Funding initiatives that aim at producing highly skilled filmmakers. These include but not limited to film workshops, internship programmes and masterclasses. Accredited skills should submit proof of accreditation.
Mentorship
View the 48 Hour Film Project
Accredited
Train and develop emerging content creators towards sustainability and participation in the industry through partnerships with accredited training providers.
Non-accredited
Funding is provided for non-accredited film training programmes run by industry experts in the form of masterclasses.
Internships
GFC strives to secure partnerships with organisations and institutions that can facilitate internship programmes in the industry.
In-House
We have 12-month internship programmes every financial year.
Look out for our next call-out for interns on our social media platforms!
Host placement
Contact us if you wish to host interns at your organisations.
Script Development Funding
Accredited Training
The Gauteng Film Commission requires that accredited training providers submit the following with their applications:
- Proof of accreditation of curriculum to be provided during training.
- Curriculum, course outline and training outcomes.
- Identification of targeted learners.
- Comprehensive curriculum vitae of accredited trainers.
- Training provider profile and track record.
- Realistic, benchmarked budget.
- Financial plan, including a list of additional project sponsors and their planned contributions to the project.
- Learner selection criteria.
- Anticipated competencies upon course completion
- Details of practical training while on the course.
- Details of post programme support.
- Assessment and evaluation criteria.
Non-Accredited Training
Funding is provided for non-accredited film training programmes run by industry experts in the form of masterclasses.
- Course outline for masterclasses.
- Comprehensive curriculum of master class tutor.
- Identification of mid-career professionals targeted for training and learner selection criteria.
- Festival associated with masterclass.
- Realistic, benchmarked budget.
- Financial plan, including a list of additional project sponsors and their planned contributions to the project.
- Anticipated competencies upon course completion.
- Details of practical training while on the course.
- Details of post programme support.
The Gauteng Film Commission funds film training conducted by accredited service providers under the following conditions:
- Training for new entrants to allow them to launch successful careers in the formal industry.
- Skills programmes for professionals already in the industry, to enhance their career development.
- Workshops run by professional bodies.
- Training provided in Gauteng.
- Bursaries
Cap of funding:
Non-Accredited training
Accredited training
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Disaggregation of beneficiaries
Target for women: 40%
Target for youth: 40%
Target for PWD: 10%