Thuthuka: open for co-production

Thuthuka is an initiative of the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) and the Netherlands Film Fund (NFF) to promote cooperation between South Africa and the Netherlands.

The artistic assessment will select film plans that contribute to the creative co-operation between the Netherlands and South Africa, aimed at a high-quality, diverse and distinctive cinematographic offering.

From September 1st 2023, it is possible to receive development support for writing a scenario for a long feature, animation or documentary co-production. The grant amounts to € 40.000 or the equivalent in ZAR and will be awarded to 4 projects; 2 majority Dutch and 2 majority South African productions.

The deadline is 16th October 2023

If you are a South African producer and interested in collaboration, please contact us.

More information is available on the website of the Dutch Film Fund.