Presented as part of DFMI’s year round programme

DFM Access is a 12-week development platform for entry level 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 in order to create effective strategies for their current projects and to plan their professional trajectory. The programme consists of one-on-one mentorship and talks led by industry experts. At the end of the 12 week mentorship projects pitch to an independent panel who selects 3 projects to participate in the annual Durban FilmMart as an official project.

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Selected Projects to be announced in November 2023

Documentary

Durban’s Finest – The Rise of Durban Kwaito

produced by Bongani Zondi

IKHUBALO

produced by Fezile Zama

Izindlovukazi zoma Maskandi

produced by Khanyisile Zondi

Izintombi Zomkhonto: Flowers of the Revolution

produced by Sithabile Mkhize

KAMDEBOO

produced by Toroga Denver Breda

The Flying Doctor

produced by Keneilwe Sarah Miffie

Ubuntu Swim & surf development

produced by Nkosinamandla Makhathini

Episodic

Burbz

produced by Emma Tollman

Nzumbe

produced by Razeen Dada

SOWING WILD OATS

produced by Lwazi Duma

Zoo People

produced by Nazruddin (Dino) Adrus

Fiction

Briefcase

produced by Ludwe Tomose

IMIMOYA ILINDILE

produced by Slindile Mthembu

Karmic Debt

produced by Lerato Mileng

Mother (Ma)

Minenhle Luthuli

Njuzu

produced by Kudakwashe Maradzika

Selene

produced by Danielle Retief

Sinners

produced by Zahra Dada

Soap

produced by Francois Maree

STOLEN FREEDOM

produced by Leo Phiri

THE GREEKS ON ZAMA STREET

produced by Aurelie Stratton

uNikiwe noPhumelela

produced by Samke Makhoba

Past Projects

Past projects can be accessed in the ‘Archive

Thank you

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