The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) has developed a podcast series of 9 episodes which draws inspiration from the 18-week online DFMI Business Lab programme to share knowledge about the business of film.
Starting from 28 October 2025, we will unpack coproduction, financial management, fundraising, business skills, entertainment law and IP, and distribution strategies.
In each episode, a DFMI Business Lab alumni interviews an expert from the lab so that the wider film industry is able to gain insight into what the lab has to offer and of course to access information and knowledge which will assist industry professionals in building successful and sustainable businesses.
The first episode is out now.
Discussing the importance of Equitable Coproduction. In this session, Ethiopian-Canadian producer, Tamara Dawit will be interviewed by producer and DFMI Alumni, Khosie Dali (South Africa) for the first episode of a 9-part podcast series talking about the business of film.
DFMI Business Lab Podcast Schedule
Equitable Coproduction
28 October
Discussing the importance of Equitable Coproduction.
In this episode, Ethiopian-Canadian producer, Tamara Dawit will be interviewed by producer and DFMI Alumni, Khosie Dali (South Africa) for the first episode of a 9-part podcast series talking about the business of film.
Financial management
04 November
Episode 2 focuses on the importance of Financial Management for a sustainable business.
In this episode, South African Financial consultant and author of Money Wit: Becoming Financially Savvy, Nola Rae will be interviewed by producer and DFMI Alumni, Khosie Dali (South Africa).
Fundraising
11 November
Episode 3 explores the do’s and don’ts of Film Funding and where to find it.
In this episode, South African producer and executive director at A.M. Afrika Consultants and AmaFrika Films, Toni Monty will be interviewed by producer and DFMI Alumni, Khosie Dali (South Africa).
Business management Part 1
18 November
Episode 4 shifts focus to Business Management
In this episode multi-hyphenated Kenyan filmmaker and business consultant Njoki Muhoho, from Zebra Productions will be interviewed by DFMI Alumni and filmmaker, Moreetsi Gabang (Botswana).
Business management Part 2 (BMC)
25 November
Episode 5 continues the conversation regarding Business Management by discussing the Business Model Canvas tool.
In this episode South African Producer and Academic Tina-Louise Smith will be interviewed by DFMI Alumni and filmmaker, Moreetsi Gabang (Botswana).
Legal Framework – IP and Entertainment Law Part 1
02 December
Episode 6 sees the start of a 2 part introduction to IP and Entertainment Law.
In this episode South African entertainment lawyer and activist, Unathi Malunga will be interviewed by DFMI Alumni and filmmaker, Hallie Haller (South Africa).
Legal Framework – IP and Entertainment Law part 2
04 December
Episode 7 continues with part 2 of introduction to IP and Entertainment Law
In this episode South African entertainment lawyer and activist, Unathi Malunga will be interviewed by DFMI Alumni and filmmaker, Hallie Haller (South Africa).
Marketing & Distribution Part 1
09 December
Episode 8 speaks to Marketing and Distribution
In this episode French-Burkinabè film distributor, festival programmer and critic Claire Diao is interviewed by DFMI Alumni, filmmaker and festival programmer, Muhummad Taymour (Egypt).
Marketing & Distribution Part 2
15 December
Episode 9 wraps up the series with more regarding Marketing and Distribution
In this episode French-Burkinabè film distributor, festival programmer and critic Claire Diao is interviewed by DFMI Alumni, filmmaker and festival programmer, Muhummad Taymour (Egypt).
