DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS CALL FOR ENTRIES: THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS AUDIO VISUAL CONTENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME BACKGROUND The Department of Communications (DoC) has initiated the audio-visual/broadcasting industry programme, which is earmarked to support Film and Television Production graduates. The programme focuses on emerging young Small, Medium and Micro-sized Enterprises owners in the audio-visual content industry, targeting those residing in rural areas. Although the target group is youth, women and people with disabilities, the DoC will also give preference to youth from previously disadvantaged backgrounds. The aim of the initiative is to identify opportunities for content producers in the areas of funding, markets and exit opportunities.
ELIGIBILITY Applicants must be: a permanent South African citizen and residing in Limpopo Province unemployed youth not above the age of 35 new to the industry (Preference will be given to youths who have not had an opportunity to make a film) a historically disadvantaged Individual as defined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa available over a period of two weeks to complete the programme. SELECTION CRITERIA Eligible candidates for the project must: have completed training in Film and Television Production and related skills by MICT SETA , completed training programme from an accredited training institution or have a proven experience in the sector have a passion for writing have good writing and creative skills be willing to meet the demands of the audio-visual content industry and attend all training sessions and workshops have the ability to work in a team in order to achieve the same set goals for the project have the ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and willing to travel APPLICATIONS All applicants are required to provide the following documents: A detailed CV. Certified supporting documents (ID copy, qualifications). Certification must not be older than three months. Work portfolio or script. Submission of the following documents will be an added advantage: A one-page synopsis of the work done previously in the industry; A one pager motivation letter (Why you think you should be selected); and Narrative treatment of the script. All applications must be sent to LMakgoale@dtps.gov.za For more information, kindly contact Ms Ledile Makgoale on 012 421 7124 Please ensure that all the required documents are attached, as failure to do so will lead to automatic disqualification. CLOSING DATE: 11 October 2019
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