What Is NEFTI?
NEFT Vodka™ and the International Emerging Film Talent Association (“IEFTA”) have joined forces to create NEFT Emerging Film Talent International (“NEFTI”), a groundbreaking annual competition established to discover, develop and showcase up-and-coming filmmakers from emerging economies around the world. Dedicated to providing opportunities to film talent who might otherwise go unknown due to geographical, financial and logistical limitations, NEFTI selects contestants from a multitude of economically emerging regions.
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THE RULES
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Film must be 3-5 mins
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Non violent and Non political
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Neft Vodka must be used somewhere in the film
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Each of the 3 finalist are required to send in vlogs at least once a week documenting their journey
THE TIMELINE
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10 chosen filmmakers pitch their short film idea via Zoom to the panel of judges
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Judges narrow it down to 3 finalists
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3 finalists have 30 days to complete their film
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Judges review films and choose a winner
Other Details
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Each of the 3 finalist will receive $3000 to produce their film
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Each of the 3 finalist must check in with the host, Paul Robinson, once a week via zoom to discuss their progress and challenges
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The winner of the NEFTI competition will win $5000
NEFTI 2021
The Judges
NEFTI 2021
The Contestants
NEFTI 2021
The Finalists
The Winner.
Semagngeta "Kiya" Aychiluhem - The Trip
About the film: This adventurous buddy film set in the Ethiopian jungle, is an energetic ride through a humorous weekend gone awry.
THE MAKING OF NEFTI
The Journey to the Screen
NEFTI 2022
The Judges
NEFTI 2022
The Contestants
NEFTI 2022
The Finalists
The Winner.
Minenhle Luthuli - Get Ready With Me
This fun and charming comedy takes us on a journey through the tricky navigation of getting ready to go out for the evening.
NEFTI 2023
The Judges
NEFTI 2023
The Contestants
NEFTI 2023
The Finalists
