Unveiling the Business Dynamics of Film: Durban FilmMart’s Crucial Role

Explore the business of film with The Durban FilmMart Institute at the Durban FilmMart business of film is not just a cultural pursuit for artists and auteurs – it is big business. In 2021, the National Film and Video Foundation projected that the film industry would contribute R7,18 billion to the local economy. It is… Continue reading Unveiling the Business Dynamics of Film: Durban FilmMart’s Crucial Role

Durban FilmMart Celebrates 30 Years of Democracy in South Africa: Harnessing the Power of Cinema for Transformation

The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) presents the 15th edition of its flagship event, Durban FilmMart (DFM), under the theme “African Visions Unleashed: From Disruption to Accountability,” which will take place in Durban from 19 – 22 July 2024. As South Africa celebrates 30 years of democracy this year, the Durban FilmMart 2024 edition embraces three… Continue reading Durban FilmMart Celebrates 30 Years of Democracy in South Africa: Harnessing the Power of Cinema for Transformation

Durban FilmMart Institute Announces Selection of Projects and Participants for Talents Durban 2024

The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) announces the lineup of projects and participants for the 17th edition of Talents Durban, taking place during the Durban FilmMart (DFM) in Durban from 19 – 22 July 2024. As the African satellite programme of the Berlin International Film Festival and Berlinale Talents, Talents Durban holds a significant position within… Continue reading Durban FilmMart Institute Announces Selection of Projects and Participants for Talents Durban 2024

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