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… Continue reading DFMI Business Lab Podcast
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The DFMI Future Mentors Programme Announces Participants of its 2nd Edition
The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI), in partnership with DW Akademie and Berlinale Talents is proud to announce the participants of the 2nd edition of the Future Mentors Programme. The programme, funded by DW Akademie with support from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Developments, aims to address the scarcity of film industry mentors from… Continue reading The DFMI Future Mentors Programme Announces Participants of its 2nd Edition
Applications Open: DFMI Business Lab Empowers Emerging African Producers
DFMI Business Lab is a 18-week online business skills development programme aimed at nurturing and empowering producers with the necessary skills to effectively engage in a global market. The programme is presented in partnership with DW Akademie supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. The programme focuses on topics such as… Continue reading Applications Open: DFMI Business Lab Empowers Emerging African Producers
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
Durban FilmMart Calls for Live Action Project Submissions
Project submissions for the 15th Durban FilmMart (DFM), Africa’s leading film finance and co-production market open on 14 November 2023 and close on 20 January 2024 The 15th DFM, scheduled to take place from 19 to 22 July 2024 in Durban, South Africa, is the flagship event of the Durban FilmMart Institute and was named… Continue reading Durban FilmMart Calls for Live Action Project Submissions
DFMI Call For Animation Projects 2023
The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) has opened the call for animation projects to pitch at the 15th annual DFM Pitch and Finance Forum which takes place in Durban from 19 to 22 July. The DFMI will select 8 official animation projects in development to present to a panel of international decision makers consisting of potential… Continue reading DFMI Call For Animation Projects 2023