Streaming service in R5.5m boost to black filmmakers

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Black aspirant and underrepresented filmmakers are receiving a R5.5m boost from global streaming service Netflix in the form of a funding scheme. EmmanuelTjiya

The Netflix Black Creatives Empowerment Fund announced on Thursday that it aims to alleviate the financial pressure for students in tertiary institutions in an effort to improve the inclusion and representation of black creatives

in local television and film. Roughly R4.4m of the contribution will be dedicated to full scholarships for black film students as well as graduate debt relief. ..If you have already registered or subscribed, please sign in to continue.

 

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