NFVF Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP) - Audio-Visual Sector
NFVF Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP) - Audio-Visual Sector is a grant from National Film and Video Foundation offering up to R 2 000 000 for startup, growth, established businesses across South Africa.
Overview
Government job-creation funding for the film and TV industry, run by the NFVF in annual rounds. The latest round (PESP 6, R230 million for 2025/26) funded productions up to R2 million for features and documentaries, R400,000 to R600,000 for short films, plus skills development (up to R1 million) and festivals and markets (up to R1.5 million). PESP 6 applications closed in late 2025 and funded projects run to July 2027 - watch the NFVF Praxis portal for the next round.
Programme details last verified on 12 June 2026.
Full Description
R230 million allocated for 2025/26 to create film industry jobs. Target: 15,360 jobs through funded productions.
Eligibility Criteria
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does NFVF Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP) - Audio-Visual Sector offer?
NFVF Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP) - Audio-Visual Sector offers up to R 2 000 000 per applicant.
Who qualifies for NFVF Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP) - Audio-Visual Sector?
NFVF Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP) - Audio-Visual Sector targets startup, growth, established businesses across South Africa.
How do I apply for NFVF Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP) - Audio-Visual Sector?
Check your eligibility with the free readiness check on Okhantu, prepare the required documents, then apply on the provider's website.
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Provider Guide
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