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National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2026: Full Nominations Announced for 12th Annual Ceremony
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National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2026: Full Nominations Announced for 12th Annual Ceremony

The National Film Academy today announces the official nominations for the 12th Annual National Film & TV Awards South Africa — over 1 million+ public submissions, 28 categories, and public voting open now through 27 June 2026.

May 4, 2026
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National Film Academy Announces Casting for New Television Series Everyday Heroes
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March 6, 2026

National Film Academy Announces Casting for New Television Series Everyday Heroes

The National Film Academy has officially opened casting for its upcoming television series Everyday Heroes, celebrating inspiring stories of individuals making a positive impact within their communities.

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Astelle Announced as Official Sponsor of the Best Newcomer Award at the National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2026
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March 24, 2026

Astelle Announced as Official Sponsor of the Best Newcomer Award at the National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2026

The National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2026 proudly announces Astelle as the official sponsor of the Best Newcomer Award, a category dedicated to recognising emerging talent making a powerful impact within the film and television industry.

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Leger Holidays Returns for a Third Consecutive Year as Sponsor of the National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2026
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April 14, 2026

Leger Holidays Returns for a Third Consecutive Year as Sponsor of the National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2026

The National Film Academy confirms that Leger Holidays returns for a third successive year as official sponsor of the Best British Film category at the 12th Annual National Film & TV Awards South Africa.

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MondayRepublic.com Announced as Gold Sponsor of the 12th Annual National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2026
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March 2, 2026

MondayRepublic.com Announced as Gold Sponsor of the 12th Annual National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2026

Dynamic global marketplace MondayRepublic.com joins as Gold Sponsor — empowering brands to buy, sell, connect and scale within a trusted commercial ecosystem at the 12th Annual NFTA 2026.

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Dechavel Named Platinum Partner of the 12th Annual National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2026
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January 15, 2026

Dechavel Named Platinum Partner of the 12th Annual National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2026

Distinguished luxury fashion house Dechavel becomes the first Platinum Partner of the 12th Annual National Film & TV Awards South Africa, set for 1 July 2026 at a prestigious Johannesburg venue.

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Alstelle Joins the National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2026 as Official Bronze Category Sponsor
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December 29, 2025

Alstelle Joins the National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2026 as Official Bronze Category Sponsor

Clean luxury beauty brand Alstelle brings its ritual-based philosophy to cinema's most celebrated stage as Official Bronze Category Sponsor.

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IMEAN BEAUTY Returns as Official Bronze Sponsor for Second Consecutive Year
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December 20, 2025

IMEAN BEAUTY Returns as Official Bronze Sponsor for Second Consecutive Year

High-performance clean skincare brand IMEAN BEAUTY, with 27 years of expertise, confirms its return as Official Bronze Category Sponsor of the 12th Annual NFTA 2026.

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NFTA South Africa 2025: 3rd Annual Nominations Revealed — Honouring South African Icons
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October 13, 2025

NFTA South Africa 2025: 3rd Annual Nominations Revealed — Honouring South African Icons

The National Film Academy announces the full list of nominees for the 3rd Annual NFTA South Africa — 1.9M+ public submissions, 30 categories, Dr John Kani honoured with Lifetime Achievement. Ceremony 22 November 2025 at the South African State Theatre.

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WOW Facial Confirmed as Official Bronze Sponsor — NFTA 2025
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May 2025

WOW Facial Confirmed as Official Bronze Sponsor — NFTA 2025

Launched in 2019 by Claire Williams, WOW Facial's six-stage hyper-personalised skin treatments come to the red carpet of the 11th Annual National Film & TV Awards South Africa.

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NFTA 2025 Celebrates Record 3.9 Million Public Votes at 11th Annual Ceremony
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July 10, 2025

NFTA 2025 Celebrates Record 3.9 Million Public Votes at 11th Annual Ceremony

Danny Dyer, Emma Thompson and Stephanie Beacham lead a glamorous night of wins at the most-attended ceremony in NFTA history. Full winners list inside.

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National Film & TV Awards South Africa Announces 2024 Nominees
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September 23, 2024

National Film & TV Awards South Africa Announces 2024 Nominees

The National Film Academy announces the full list of nominees for the 2nd annual NFTA South Africa — 1.7M+ public submissions, 28 categories, ceremony set for November 9th, 2024 at the Opera Theatre in Pretoria. Broadcast to 15 countries via Voovix TV.

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OliPhenolia Named Silver Sponsor of the 10th Anniversary NFTA 2024
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March 2024

OliPhenolia Named Silver Sponsor of the 10th Anniversary NFTA 2024

Fattoria La Vialla's OliPhenolia — with 45+ years of biodynamic practice and three Global Beauty Gold Awards — joins the 10th Anniversary NFTA as Silver Sponsor.

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Leger Holidays Confirmed as Official Sponsor of NFTA 2024
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February 2024

Leger Holidays Confirmed as Official Sponsor of NFTA 2024

The UK's leading escorted holiday provider with 40+ years of award-winning expertise joins forces with the 10th Anniversary National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2024.

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10th Anniversary NFTA 2024 — Nominations Announced
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March 2024

10th Anniversary NFTA 2024 — Nominations Announced

The 10th Anniversary nominations have been revealed. Public voting is now open across all 24 categories — from Best Film to Best International Director.

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FIJI Water Returns as Official Bronze Sponsor — NFTA 2023
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April 2023

FIJI Water Returns as Official Bronze Sponsor — NFTA 2023

FIJI Water returns exclusively served to nominees and guests, debuting new 100% recycled plastic bottles — the first major UK event to showcase them.

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SABRHERO Announced as Bronze Category Sponsor — NFTA 2023
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March 2023

SABRHERO Announced as Bronze Category Sponsor — NFTA 2023

British luxury sports brand SABRHERO, founded by international tennis champion Alpha Ambaye, is confirmed as Bronze Category Sponsor of the 9th Annual NFTA.

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Pure Beauty Collagen Announced as Bronze Sponsor — NFTA 2023
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March 2023

Pure Beauty Collagen Announced as Bronze Sponsor — NFTA 2023

Japanese-manufactured marine collagen supplement brand Pure Beauty Collagen joins the 9th Annual NFTA as Bronze Sponsor.

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NFTA South Africa 2023: Inaugural Nominations Announced — "From the Heart of South Africa to the World"
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September 7, 2023

NFTA South Africa 2023: Inaugural Nominations Announced — "From the Heart of South Africa to the World"

The National Film Academy announces the official nominees for the inaugural National Film & TV Awards South Africa — set for 21 October 2023 at the Opera Theatre, Pretoria. 1.7M+ public votes, 28 categories, broadcast to 15 countries.

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Vapiano Confirmed as Official Restaurant Partner — NFTA 2022
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April 2022

Vapiano Confirmed as Official Restaurant Partner — NFTA 2022

Launched in 2002 in Hamburg, Vapiano transformed casual dining with open kitchens. The UK partner joins as Best Drama category sponsor at the 11th Annual NFTA.

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Denman Joins as Bronze Category Sponsor — NFTA 2022
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March 2022

Denman Joins as Bronze Category Sponsor — NFTA 2022

80+ years of Hair Brilliance. The iconic Denman brand sponsors Best TV Drama Series at the 8th Annual National Film & TV Awards South Africa.

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Havaianas Announced as Bronze Sponsor — NFTA 2022
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April 2022

Havaianas Announced as Bronze Sponsor — NFTA 2022

The original Brazilian flip flop brand since 1962 joins the 8th Annual National Film & TV Awards South Africa at Porchester Hall, Johannesburg — 4 July 2022.

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8th Annual NFTA 2022 — Nominations Announced
Nomination News
April 2022

8th Annual NFTA 2022 — Nominations Announced

The 8th Annual National Film & TV Awards South Africa nominations are officially revealed. Public voting is open across all categories.

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Heineken Named Official Beer Sponsor — 5th Anniversary NFTA 2019
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March 2019

Heineken Named Official Beer Sponsor — 5th Anniversary NFTA 2019

The UK's leading pub and beer company with 6 iconic brands and 2,900 pubs joins the 5th Anniversary NFTA, featuring the launch of Heineken 0.0.

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5th Anniversary NFTA 2019 — Nominations Revealed
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March 2019

5th Anniversary NFTA 2019 — Nominations Revealed

The 5th Anniversary NFTA nominations are in — featuring the biggest names in British and international cinema. Vote now for your favourite.

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CollaGin Named Official Gin Partner — 4th Annual NFTA 2018
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March 2018

CollaGin Named Official Gin Partner — 4th Annual NFTA 2018

The world's first gin with pure collagen — 11 botanicals, velvety smooth — joins as Official Gin Partner and Best Independent Film category sponsor.

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Élévatione Named Official Skin Care Partner — NFTA 2018
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March 2018

Élévatione Named Official Skin Care Partner — NFTA 2018

Inspired by Salvador Dalí, Élévatione's time-defying skincare with 12 boutiques worldwide joins as Official Skin Care Partner of the 8th Anniversary NFTA.

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instantprint Joins as Official Print Partner — NFTA 2018
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March 2018

instantprint Joins as Official Print Partner — NFTA 2018

The UK's leading online printer joins as Official Partner and Best Documentary category sponsor — bridging print and cinema excellence.

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Avlon Named Official Partner — 4th Annual NFTA 2018
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February 2018

Avlon Named Official Partner — 4th Annual NFTA 2018

Founded 1984 by Dr Ali N. Syed, the world leader in professional haircare for diverse textures sponsors Best Thriller at the National Film & TV Awards South Africa.

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Thomas Henry Confirmed as Official Drinks Partner — NFTA 2018
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February 2018

Thomas Henry Confirmed as Official Drinks Partner — NFTA 2018

Berlin's premium soft drinks brand, founded 2010, crafting the perfect pour — joins as Official Partner of the 4th Annual National Film & TV Awards South Africa.

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4th Annual NFTA 2018 — Nominations Announced
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February 2018

4th Annual NFTA 2018 — Nominations Announced

The 4th Annual National Film & TV Awards South Africa nominations are revealed. Public voting is open — every vote counts.

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GOLD COLLAGEN® Named Best Actress Category Sponsor — NFTA 2016
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February 2016

GOLD COLLAGEN® Named Best Actress Category Sponsor — NFTA 2016

Patented liquid beauty supplement, 20x more effective than topical creams. GOLD COLLAGEN® acquires naming rights to the Best Actress category — nominees including Marion Cotillard.

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Metcalfe's Skinny Named Official Popcorn Sponsor — NFTA 2016
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February 2016

Metcalfe's Skinny Named Official Popcorn Sponsor — NFTA 2016

UK's #1 premium cinema snack brand joins as Official Popcorn Sponsor and Best British Film category sponsor at the 2nd Annual National Film & TV Awards South Africa.

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2nd Annual NFTA 2016 — Full Nominations Revealed
Nomination News
February 2016

2nd Annual NFTA 2016 — Full Nominations Revealed

The 2nd Annual National Film & TV Awards South Africa nominations span 22 categories. Marion Cotillard, Carey Mulligan and Tom Hardy among the biggest names nominated.

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O2 Announced as Headline Sponsor of the Inaugural NFTA 2015
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2015

O2 Announced as Headline Sponsor of the Inaugural NFTA 2015

30M+ UK customers. O2, a champion of live entertainment, confirmed as Official Sponsor of the very first National Film & TV Awards South Africa ceremony.

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National Film & TV Awards South Africa — Inaugural 2015 Nominations Announced
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2015

National Film & TV Awards South Africa — Inaugural 2015 Nominations Announced

The first-ever National Film & TV Awards South Africa nominations are revealed, spanning 12 categories celebrating the very best of British and international cinema.

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NFTA Announces Global Expansion Strategy for 2026
Academy News
April 2025

NFTA Announces Global Expansion Strategy for 2026

New territories and partnerships signal the next chapter in the Academy's mission to celebrate cinema worldwide — South Africa, USA and Asia among new additions.

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Top 11 Iconic Moments from 11 Years of the National Film & TV Awards South Africa
Academy News
May 19, 2025

Top 11 Iconic Moments from 11 Years of the National Film & TV Awards South Africa

From Dame Judi Dench to Samuel L. Jackson — a look back at the moments that defined a decade of cinematic celebration at the NFTA.

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