BUDGET PRESENTATION MARCH 2006
Development of NFVF Strategy and value charter Development of Business Plan Development of NFVF Programme Plan Cost of programmes for 2006/07 is R55 million Current funding allocation is R26,08 million Receipt of the feature film fund of R 35 million over past 3 years lapsed BUDGET PROCESS
PROGRAMMES Development of a macro economic framework and measures of aggregation and Key Performance Indicators for the film sector NFVF Research programme Market Intelligence Database Launch SIS and NFVF Research forum Cost : R 2.5 million
PROGRAMMES (cont) Demand stimulation and audience development Integrated marketing and promotional campaign National Film week National Film and TV Awards Market research & intelligence Distribution support for local market penetration Targeted support for local market development Cost : R 7 million
PROGRAMMES (cont) Production of local genre and content Establishment of South African Film Portfolio Targeted support for development Increasing volumes of production of specific genre films that reflect and develop a SA identity Production of indigenous language product Support for co-production projects Cost : R 19 million
PROGRAMMES (cont) Global positioning of the South African film industry NFVF marketing strategy in support of South Africa as a filmmaking destination and showcasing SA product andtalent at international markets and festivals Opening of new markets for South Africa product locally and internationally Cost : R 2.5 million
PROGRAMMES (cont) Development of NFVF corporate identity and brand equity Development of NFVF corporate identity and brand plan NFVF marketing strategy in support of NFVF corporate brand Cost : R 2 million
PROGRAMMES (cont) Capital formation, infrastructure and facilities development Content Industry Development Strategy Pilot for Infrastructure development projects Cost : R 1.5 million
PROGRAMMES (cont) Human Capital Development, education & training Development of a National Film Education and Training Strategy Development of professional practitioners Bursaries for full-time and part-time education and training for new entrants and professionals Create access and opportunities to previously disadvantaged individuals Incubator Development Programme Cost : R 9.3 million
PROGRAMMES (cont) Growing NFVF stature, structure and capacity Develop fund raising strategy and recoupment policy Develop administrative and operational support systems Increase personnel capacity Co-production management Cost : R 8.7 million
PROGRAMMES (cont) Sound leadership, governance and management Corporate Governance and management Statutory compliance Risk assessment and management strategy Intergovernmental & stakeholder relations Feasibility study for the establishment of Trading Entity Cost : R 2.6 million
Funding of projects - The NFVF is unable to fund as many projects as in previous years - The rand value attributable to projects will decline Staff Capacity - Key positions currently vacant - Current staff overburdened due to lack of resources NFVF ACT - Administration expenses exceeds maximum of 25% - Inability to meet all of the mandates set out in Act (e.g co-ordination of film at a National scale, policy development, conduct industry research, management of co-production treaties) CHALLENGES
Other Statutory Obligation Non compliance with PFMA due to lack of resources, e.g. Supply Chain Management, Risk management, Materiality Framework and Records management NFVF Programmes Inability to implement NFVF programmes effectively The incrementalist budget approach is clearly not sufficient to deal with the institutional requirements for service delivery CHALLENGES (cont)
Mar01Mar02Mar03Mar04Mar05Mar06 Production Documentary Features Shorts Animation R&D Documentary Features Shorts Animation TV Series Training Bursaries Programs D&M IMPACT OF FEATURE FILM FUND
Increased funding to other genres – especially documentaries Increased funding to training progammes Increased number of bursary students funded Support given to of more local film festivals Increased participation at international festivals IMPACT OF FEATURE FILM FUND (cont)
FEATURE FILMS Tsotsi Drum Forgiveness Max & Mona The Flyer The Story of an African Farm Twist U-Carmen eKhayelisha Wooden Camera Yesterday Zulu Love Letter 34 South God is African Promised Land Proteus
South African Love Story Born into the Struggle Maxine's Journey Es'Kia Mphahlele Karoo Kitar Blues Crayfish Catchers The Legacy of Muhammad Spirits of The Uhadi Sabrina A South African Christmas Sophiatown DOCUMENTARIES
AVEA SCRAWL CVET SASWA WITS Feedback Project The Animation Workshop 64 Bursaries TRAINING PROJECTS
MARKETS & FESTIVALS Local markets festivals supported : Sithengi Apollo North West Film Festival Durban International Film Festival Soweto Arts Festival 3 Continents Film Festival Encounters Documentary Festival International markets and festivals attended: Cannes Toronto Venice Berlin Rotterdam Fespako