The KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission (KZN Film Commission) was established to assist with skills development in the province’s Film industry. The organisation was founded in terms of the provincial Act, which was passed in 2010. The vision of the KZNFC is to market the KwaZulu-Natal province as a diverse, sustainable and competitive industry and major film destination.

The organisations partners include – the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI); the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA); the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC); the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF); Tourism KZN; Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife; Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal; Dube Tradeport and Three Cities.

The KZNFC bursary programme was initiated in 2014 to help address the skills shortage of the Film industry within KwaZulu-Natal.

ABOUT THE KZN FILM COMMISSION BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission is inviting students to apply for their bursary programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for studies in KwaZulu-Natal, within the following fields:

• Film and Television Production (at Undergraduate level)
• Animation-related studies (at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level)
  

  ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE KZN FILM COMMISSION BURSARY

  www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the KZN Film Commission Bursary.
  Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must be a South African citizen
  • You must reside with KwaZulu-Natal province
  • You must have completed Matric or be currently in Matric
  • You must be studying or intend on studying towards a TV and Film Production or Animation qualification
  • You must be studying or registering to study at a recognised and accredited public tertiary institution, in KwaZulu-Natal
  • Preference will be given to: students living with disabilities and previously disadvantaged students

   

  HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BURSARY FOR THE KZN FILM COMMISSION BURSARY

  Download and complete the KZN Film Commission Bursary Application Form 2024 (.pdf)

  Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the KZN Film Commission bursary.

  Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed bursary application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • ID document (certified copy)
  • Matric June 2023 results, if currently in Matric (certified copy)
  • Matric certificate, if completed Matric (certified copy)
  • Full academic record/ transcripts, if currently studying (certified copy)
  • Proof of registration/ acceptance at a tertiary institution in KwaZulu-Natal (on institutions letterhead)
  • Institution’s fee schedule for 2024 (on institutions letterhead)
  • Parents/ guardians proof of household income (latest payslips or letter of employment if employed/ proof of SASSA grant if applicable/ pension slip if on pension/ affidavit if unemployed etc) (not older than 3 months)
  • Proof of disability, if disabled (letter from a doctor)
  • Motivational letter explaining why you chose this field of study and why you should receive a bursary (include details of achievements / academic prizes or awards if applicable)

   

  Applications must be submitted via email to: bursary@kznfilm.co.za
  (Please insert the words “KZN Film Bursary Application” in the email subject line).

  CLOSING DATE FOR THE KZN FILM COMMISSION BURSARY

  27 October 2023.
  (Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)

  CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER

  For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact the KZN Film Commission directly:
  Tel: 031 003 9000
  Email: bursary@kznfilm.co.za
  Contact page: https://kznfilm.co.za/contact-us/