Entries open for 2011 SAFTAS

The official organisers of the event, National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) founded the awards to honour, celebrate and promote the creativity, quality and excellence of South African film and television talent and encourage entrepreneurship and the development of new talent within the industry.

Categories:

• TV Non-fiction
• TV Fiction
• Feature Films
• Short Films
• Student Films
• Animation
• Lifetime Achievement
• Best Newcomer

Members of the public are encouraged to nominate individuals who have through the years tirelessly contributed to the industry in the category of Life Time Achievement.

The SAFTAS Acting Project Manager, Ryan Haidarian believes that the awards are a prestigious event that should be embraced by all film and television industry stakeholders.

"There is no higher honour than having your industry peers recognise your talent and the SAFTAS have become South Africa's premiere platform for doing that. We encourage all eligible productions to participate by submitting their entries before the closing dates," he says.

This year entries can only be entered online at www.saftaregistration.co.za, rules and regulations are on the NFVF website www.nfvf.co.za.