The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) Announces 15th Edition of Annual Flagship Event Durban FilmMart (DFM)

Durban FilmMart 2024: African Visions Unleashed: From Disruption to Accountability The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) announces the 15th edition of its annual flagship event Durban FilmMart (DFM), titled “African Visions Unleashed: From Disruption to Accountability“, set to take place from 19 – 22 July 2024. This year’s theme underscores the transformative power of film in… Continue reading The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) Announces 15th Edition of Annual Flagship Event Durban FilmMart (DFM)

DFM 2024 Animation Projects Announcement

The Durban FilmMart Institute is pleased to announce the animation project selection for the 15th annual DFM Pitch and Finance Forum. The Durban FilmMart 2024 will see the return of the animation elements in its programming in July.  To commence with this strand, the DFM will provide masterclasses and one-on-one mentorship to projects in development… Continue reading DFM 2024 Animation Projects Announcement

Durban FilmMart Calls For Submissions From African Filmmakers

Project submissions for the 13th edition of JUMPSTART, presented by the Durban FilmMart Institute in partnership with Produire au Sud, Nantes, and the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) are now open. Jumpstart is an incubator programme designed to introduce emerging filmmakers to writing and packaging. Focussing on project packaging for the international market, filmmakers… Continue reading Durban FilmMart Calls For Submissions From African Filmmakers

DFM Access 2024 Participants Announcement

The Durban FilmMart Institute is pleased to announce project selection for the 3rd DFM ACCESS 2024 The Durban FilmMart Institute is pleased to announce project selection for the 3rd DFM ACCESS  With support from the National Film and Video Foundation PESP funding, 12 South African projects were selected to participate in a 12-week online development… Continue reading DFM Access 2024 Participants Announcement

Durban FilmMart Invites Submissions for the 17th Edition of Talents Durban

The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) announces the opening of submissions for the 17th edition of Talents Durban, a dynamic talent development programme in partnership with the Berlin International Film Festival.  Scheduled to take place alongside the Durban FilmMart, Africa’s premier film finance and co-production market, from 19 to 22 July 2024 in Durban, South Africa,… Continue reading Durban FilmMart Invites Submissions for the 17th Edition of Talents Durban

Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) Open Call For Third Edition Of DFM ACCESS

DFM Access is a 12-week development platform for entry level South African producers. It provides a nurturing framework for participants with existing long-form or episodic independent film projects to hone and improve their scripts and project packages. This online incubation programme supports producers in shaping their stories, preparing their project presentations and understanding the marketplace… Continue reading Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) Open Call For Third Edition Of DFM ACCESS