KZN Film Commission Bursary 2027, Requirements & Application

The KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission (KZNFC) is the provincial agency that funds and promotes film and television production in the province. Its bursary programme trains the next generation of producers, editors and animators by funding KwaZulu-Natal students at the province’s public institutions.

About the KZN Film Commission Bursary

The bursary funds NQF level 6 and higher qualifications at public accredited institutions in KwaZulu-Natal in:

  • Film and television production (undergraduate).
  • Animation (undergraduate or postgraduate).

Acting and performance studies are not funded. The bursary covers full tuition, accommodation for students living more than 50 km from campus, and a monthly allowance.

KZN Film Commission Bursary eligibility requirements

  • South African citizen living in KwaZulu-Natal.
  • Completed Matric, or in the final year of the current qualification.
  • Enrolled, or accepted, at a public accredited institution in KwaZulu-Natal for one of the qualifications above.
  • Preference for students with disabilities and previously disadvantaged applicants.

How to apply for the KZN Film Commission Bursary

  1. Download the application form from the KZNFC funding portal at funding.kznfilm.co.za.
  2. Attach certified copies of: your ID; your Matric results or certificate; academic transcripts; proof of acceptance or registration; the institution’s fee schedule; proof of household income; proof of disability if applicable; and a motivation letter.
  3. Email the application to bursary@kznfilm.co.za with the subject line “KZN Film Bursary 2027” before 31 October 2026.

KZN Film Commission Bursary closing date

31 October each year. Expect 31 October 2026 for the 2027 academic year.

Contact details

Film students should also apply to the National Film and Video Foundation, whose 2027 bursary is open, and see our arts bursaries section.

FAQs

1. When does the KZN Film Commission bursary close for 2027? +
The commission closes its round on 31 October each year; the 2024 round closed on 27 October 2023. Expect the 2027 round to close on 31 October 2026, with the form on the KZNFC funding portal from September.
2. Who qualifies? +
South African citizens living in KwaZulu-Natal who have completed Matric or are in their final year, enrolled or accepted at a public accredited institution in the province for an NQF level 6 or higher qualification in film and television production or animation. Acting studies are excluded. Preference goes to students with disabilities and previously disadvantaged applicants.
3. What does it cover? +
Full tuition, accommodation if you live more than 50 km from campus, and a monthly allowance.
4. How do I apply? +
Download the form from funding.kznfilm.co.za, complete it and email it with certified documents to bursary@kznfilm.co.za with the subject line 'KZN Film Bursary 2027'.
5. What documents are needed? +
Certified ID, Matric results or certificate, academic transcripts, proof of acceptance or registration, the institution's fee schedule, proof of household income, proof of disability if applicable and a motivation letter.
6. What is the KZNFC? +
The KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission, the provincial agency that funds and promotes film and television production in the province.
Update note (checked September 2026): the commission closes its round on 31 October each year; the 2024 round closed on 27 October 2023. The 2027 form had not been published when we checked. Expect it on the KZNFC funding portal in September 2026 with a closing date of 31 October 2026. The details below are from the last published advert.

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