DFM Pitch and Finance Forum Application Information
Fiction and documentary film projects with Africans in the major creative roles (writers, directors, and producers) seeking co-producers, financiers, sales agents, and funders are invited to submit their projects in development. A producer and director must be attached to the project.
Full Criteria can be found here
Technical Evaluation – Application will be evaluated according to eligibility criteria
Project Evaluation – A panel of industry professionals will evaluate the submission and project package
Confirming shortlisted projects – Shortlisted projects will be contacted for availability and confirmation
Announcement of official selection – Public announcement of participants
All enquiries pertaining to the programme must be directed to DFMI via [email protected]
- The Durban FilmMart Institute reserves the right to alter programme guidelines with a general email notification to all potential applicants
- Time commitments with specific dates will be communicated to selected participants upon confirmation of selection. Participants are expected to attend all sessions.
Terms and Conditions – to be signed by selected project participants upon acceptance.
ANIMATION | LIVE ACTION | |
| October | 3rd October – Project Call opens 31st October – Project Call closes (Extended deadline 4 Nov 2022) | |
| November | Project Evaluation
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| December | Shortlisted project are contacted by DFMI Project announcement Introduction to mentor | 5th December – Project applications open |
| January | Online mentorship commences | |
| February | Online mentorship continues | Project applications close |
| March | Project Evaluation | |
| April | Shortlisted project are contacted by DFMI | |
| May | Project announcement Introduction to mentor Online mentorship commences | |
| June | Final preparation for DFM Pitch & Finance Forum | Final preparation for DFM Pitch & Finance Forum |
| July | Pitch at annual event (in person) One on one meetings with decision makers | Pitch at annual event (in person) One on one meetings with decision makers |
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