Members of the film and video community, and the general public are hereby invited to attend interviews for members for Council of the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), as per requirement of the National Film and Video Foundation Act, 1997 (Act 73 of 1997).

The objects of the NFVF include to advise the film and video industry, to encourage the provision of, and encouragement of persons especially in the disadvantaged communities to get involved in the film and video industry, to encourage the development and istribution of local film and video products, and also to address historical imbalances in the infrastructure and distribution of skills and resources.

Nominees should have special knowledge or experience in the film and video industry, or specialist skills which are not directly related to the film and video industry but which would be beneficial to the Council, such as legal knowledge, knowledge of marketing, liaison and fund-raising. Nominees may not hold office in any political party or political organisation.

Any member of the public may object in writing to the nomination of any person. The members shall be appointed by the Minister.

The dates for the interviews are 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd November 2006, at 661 Pendulum Road, Halfway House Ext 12, Midrand, Tel (011) 315 8326. The map is attached below.

Interviews start at 10h00 am until 16h00 each day. Queries may be directed to
Ms. Pulane Tshabile at (012) 441 3649, fax at (012) 441 3456 or e-mail at pulane.tshabile@dac.gov.za.