Creator Economy Spotlighted at the 2025 NAB Show Featuring Headliner Dhar Mann, Top Digital Scripted Content Creator

Expanded Creator Lab to include more tools and content for the creator economy The 2025 NAB Show, the premier global gathering and marketplace for the media and entertainment industry, is thrilled to announce Dhar Mann, recognized by Forbes as a Top Creator in 2024, as a featured speaker on the Main Stage. On April 8,… Continue reading Creator Economy Spotlighted at the 2025 NAB Show Featuring Headliner Dhar Mann, Top Digital Scripted Content Creator

Durban FilmMart Institute Opens Submissions for the 18th Edition of Talents Durban

The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) is thrilled to announce the call for submissions for the 18th edition of Talents Durban, a talent development programme in partnership with the Berlin International Film Festival. Taking place in July 2025 in Durban, South Africa, this year’s Talents Durban will run alongside the Durban FilmMart, Africa’s premier film finance… Continue reading Durban FilmMart Institute Opens Submissions for the 18th Edition of Talents Durban

Rising Star Joshwin Dyson Hoping for Oscars and Hunting for Ghosts

Joshwin Dyson en Zarelda de Bruin in Spooksoeker S1

Joshwin Dyson is on a roll. He won Best Supporting Actor at Silwerskerm last year as Elvin in Old Righteous Blues, selected as South Africa’s Oscar entry in October 2024. At the start of November, he was up for two Aardklop Awards for Ken Jy Vir Dewie? and Laaitie Mettie Biscuits. And from Thursday, 5… Continue reading Rising Star Joshwin Dyson Hoping for Oscars and Hunting for Ghosts

DFMI Alumni Business Lab Participants Announcement

30 Film Producers selected for Business Lab After a record number of applications from across the continent and the diaspora, Durban FilmMart Institute is pleased to announce participants for the 4th edition of the DFMI Business Lab. 30 filmmakers from 13  African countries have been invited to participate in the annual lab which forms part… Continue reading DFMI Alumni Business Lab Participants Announcement

Academy Reveals 2024 Nicholl Screenwriting Fellows

Four individuals and one writing team have been selected as recipients of the 2024 Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting.  Each individual and writing team will receive a $35,000 prize and mentorship from an Academy member throughout their fellowship year.  They also will participate in a week of virtual seminars, a virtual meet and greet with… Continue reading Academy Reveals 2024 Nicholl Screenwriting Fellows