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First NamesLast NameCompanySession NameSpeaker Type
AbelVaccaroWopéSpeed Meetings: Meet the French Film ProfessionalsPanellist
AmilShivjiKijiweni ProductionsDurban Does Docs: Empowering Filmmakers - Leveraging Cross-Continental Collaboration | Forging Alliances: Navigating Equitable Coproductions for African ProducersPanellist
AndileSinqotoIndependent Directors Association Africa | Directors Guild Of South AfricaPower to People: Labour Relations in the Film IndustryPanellist
AngusDavidsonUniversity of Witwatersrand Digital ArtsUnlocking the Future of Filmmaking: Integrating Virtual Production into Traditional PipelinePanellist
AnitaKhannaUhuru ProductionsDon’t Stop Talking About Climate Chaos! | Impact Strategy in ActionPanellist and Moderator
AryaLallooIndependentSA in Focus: DFA Unlocking the Vault (Part 3), Navigating Archive Access and AffordabilityModerator
AyaKasasaACP-EUTalking Cents: The Cost of BusinessPanellist
AzaniaMuendaneLocations AfricaSA in Focus: IBFC - The Last 30 Years – Pioneers, Disruptors and The Way ForwardPanellist
BenjaminGuéniotStoryto FilmsSpeed Meetings: Meet the French Film ProfessionalsPanellist
BettySulty - JohnsonHABEBO STUDIOSAnimation@DFM: Cultural Authenticity - Navigating the Balance Between Tradition and InnovationPanellist
BiancaIsaacFigjam EntertainmentSA in Focus: IBFC - The Last 30 Years – Pioneers, Disruptors and The Way ForwardModerator
BongiNdabaFoshaSA in Focus: WGSA - The Business of Storytelling: Envisioning a New African Business ModelPanellist
BusisiweNtintiliThe Ntintili FactorySA in Focus: WGSA - The Business of Storytelling: Envisioning a New African Business ModelPanellist
Caitlin MaeBurkeIf/ThenRead The RoomPanellist
Carlynnde Waal-SmitSouth African Guild of ActorsSA in Focus: SWIFT - 30 Years and Counting: The Evolution of Portrayal of Women on ScreenPanellist
CarmenThompsonCarmen ThompsonIn Conversation with Katie Irwin | In Conversation with Layla Swart | In Conversation with Moussa Sene AbsaModerator
CarolineDoherty4 Mountain ProductionsSA in Focus: WGSA - The Business of Storytelling: Envisioning a New African Business ModelModerator
CarolKiokoYetu UnlimitedYetu (Un)Limited: Growing a Virtuous and Sustainable Ecosystem for African and Diasporic CinemaPanellist
CatherineMeyburghBreathe FilmsDurban Does Docs: Empowering Filmmakers - Leveraging Cross-Continental Collaboration | SA in Focus: DFA Unlocking the Vault (Part 3), Navigating Archive Access and AffordabilityPanellist
CélineLeclercqCNCCoproduction Focus: France | Speed Meetings: Meet the French Film ProfessionalsPanellist
CherylVilakaziI Heart ZululandSA in Focus: SAGA - Regulating The Production Sector: A Roadmap To Fair Working ConditionsPanellist
CheyiOkoayeCheyi OkoayeThe Importance of Short FilmsPanellist
ChrisMackGrow Creative for Netflix International OriginalsNetflix : Masterclass: Pitch-Worthy Characters with Chris MackSpeaker
CindyMakandiTunga AfricaPartnerships and Pathways to Reach AudiencesPanellist
ClaireDiaoSudu ConnexionRead The RoomPanellist
ClareLouisKatanimate Animation StudioUnlocking the Future of Filmmaking: Integrating Virtual Production into Traditional PipelinePanellist
CynthiaBrutusNFVF: Show, Don’t Tell: Presenting African Filmmakers to International Markets and AudiencesPanellist
DanaSimsDaisy Blue FilmsPower to People: Labour Relations in the Film IndustryPanellist
DeidreJantjiesNa Aap ProductionAnimation@DFM: Cultural Authenticity - Navigating the Balance Between Tradition and InnovationPanellist
DianneMakingsCape Town International Animation FestivalAnimation@DFM: Cultural Authenticity - Navigating the Balance Between Tradition and InnovationPanellist
DillonKhanNickelodeonAnimation@DFM: Building Sustainable Animation EcosystemsPanellist
DonEdkinsSTEPSDurban Does Docs: Strategic Leadership in Documentary OrganisationsPanellist
DorothyGhettubaNetflixNetflix: From Development to Success - Highlighting the Success of Sequel ContentPanellist
Dr NgqabuthoBhebheThe KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film AuthorityKwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority: Unpacking the Opportunities for the Audio Visual IndustryPanellist
EduardoCachuchoTshimologong PrecinctUnlocking the Future of Filmmaking: Integrating Virtual Production into Traditional PipelineModerator
EmadEskanderRed Sea Film FundTalking Cents: The Cost of BusinessPanellist
EmilyWanjaDoc SocietyDon’t Stop Talking About Climate Chaos! | Durban Does Docs: Strategic Leadership in Documentary Organisations | Impact Hackathon | Impact Strategy in ActionPanellist and Moderator
EricaGraysonMoxie WorldTalking Cents: Distant Connection – Reimagining the Investment in the ContinentPanellist
Farrenvan NiekerkIrish MacLeod IncorporatedPower to People: Labour Relations in the Film IndustryPanellist
FezilePekoDurban Film OfficeWatch this Space – Stories Ready to Shoot in KZN / Speed Meetings: Meet the KZN FilmmakersPanellist
FrédéricFioreLogical Pictures GroupSpeed Meetings: Meet the French Film Professionals | Talking Cents: Distant Connection – Reimagining the Investment in the ContinentPanellist
GugulethuZuma-NcubeStained Glass ProductionsSA in Focus: WGSA - The Business of Storytelling: Envisioning a New African Business ModelPanellist
HamidIbrahimKugaliAnimation@DFM: Building Sustainable Animation EcosystemsPanellist
HawaEssumanManyatta ScreeningsRead The RoomPanellist
HichamFalahFIDADOCDurban Does Docs: Strategic Leadership in Documentary OrganisationsPanellist
ImanKennerlyProsper AfricaTalking Cents: Distant Connection – Reimagining the Investment in the ContinentPanellist
IsabelleRorkeEnlightened Poppy NetworkThe KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority presents the KwaZulu-Natal Animation StrategyPanellist
JackieMotsepeThe KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film AuthorityKwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority: Unpacking the Opportunities for the Audio Visual Industry | SA in Focus: State of the South African Audio Visual IndustryPanellist
JackDevnarainSouth African Guild of ActorsSA in Focus: SAGA - Regulating The Production Sector: A Roadmap To Fair Working ConditionsModerator
Jahmil XTQubekaYellowbone EntertainmentSA in Focus: IPO - Harnessing Cultural Diversity for International DistributionPanellist
JamesSmartNation Media GroupPartnerships and Pathways to Reach AudiencesPanellist
Janice V.JonathanEastern Cape Development CorporationSA in Focus: State of the South African Audio Visual IndustryPanellist
JayanMoodleyUrban VisionNetflix: From Development to Success - Highlighting the Success of Sequel ContentPanellist
JérémiePalanqueWoooz PicturesSpeed Meetings: Meet the French Film ProfessionalsPanellist
JihaneBourgineJihane BourginePaid In Full: Social Responsibility of the Film Industry | Power to People: Labour Relations in the Film Industry | Voices Unveiled: Empowering Marginalised Narratives and Industry AccountabilityModerator
JihanEl-TahriBig Sister ProductionPaid In Full: Social Responsibility of the Film Industry | Showcase Palestine Feature FilmsPanellist and Moderator
JoelPhiriKnown Associates EntertainmentTalking Cents: Creating a Seat at the TablePanellist
JulieNederkoornMovies That MatterPaid In Full: Social Responsibility of the Film IndustryPanellist
KabeloMaakaCabblow StudiosAnimation@DFM: Addressing Societal Issues Through African Animated Content | Animation@DFM: Building Sustainable Animation Ecosystems | Animation@DFM: Cultural Authenticity - Navigating the Balance Between Tradition and InnovationModerator
KagishoBapelaIndustrial Development CorporationIndustrial Development Corporation Engagement with Industry | Talking Cents: Creating a Seat at the TablePanellist
KarenJeynesDisabled Audiovisual Workers NetworkThe Durban Launch of DAWN: Disabled Audiovisual Workers Network | Voices Unveiled: Empowering Marginalised Narratives and Industry AccountabilityPanellist and Moderator
KathleenBurkeCreative Equity Initiative and Rare Bird StudiosTalking Cents: Distant Connection – Reimagining the Investment in the ContinentPanellist
KatieIrwinWME IndependentIn Conversation with Katie IrwinSpeaker
KatlehoRamaphakelaBurnt OnionNetflix: From Development to Success - Highlighting the Success of Sequel ContentPanellist
KennethKaplanUniversity of WitwatersrandUnlocking the Future of Filmmaking: Integrating Virtual Production into Traditional PipelinePanellist
KeshniRajooRed Pepper PicturesSA in Focus: SWIFT - 30 Years and Counting: The Evolution of Portrayal of Women on ScreenModerator
KethiweNgcoboFUZEBOXSA in Focus: IBFC - The Last 30 Years – Pioneers, Disruptors and The Way ForwardPanellist
KgomotsoZebedielaGauteng Film CommissionGauteng Film Commission: Empowering Gauteng’s Film FuturePanellist
KhalidShamisTuba FilmsFrom Established IP to Original Frontiers: Navigating the Copyright Wave | NFVF: Future Proofing the Industry - Technology in the Film Industry | SA in Focus: State of the South African Audio Visual IndustryModerator
KudzayiNgwerumeUMI FundDon’t Stop Talking About Climate Chaos!Panellist
LalaTukuSouth African Broadcasting CorporationSA in Focus: SWIFT - 30 Years and Counting: The Evolution of Portrayal of Women on ScreenPanellist
LaraSousaMiradasDocDurban Does Docs: Empowering Filmmakers - Leveraging Cross-Continental CollaborationPanellist
LaylaSwartYellowbone EntertainmentIn Conversation with Layla SwartSpeaker
LazaRazanajatovoRencontres du film court de MadagascarAnimation@DFM: Building Sustainable Animation EcosystemsPanellist
LesegoVorsterThe Hidden Hand StudioAnimation@DFM: Addressing Societal Issues Through African Animated ContentPanellist
LianiMaasdorpClimate Story Lab ZAImpact HackathonPanellist
LindiNdebele-KokaSisters Working in Film and TelevisionSA in Focus: SWIFT - 30 Years and Counting: The Evolution of Portrayal of Women on ScreenPanellist
LondiweShangeSinairo CreativesSA in Focus: SAGA - Regulating The Production Sector: A Roadmap To Fair Working ConditionsPanellist
LouiseCallcott-StevensEarCandyVoices Unveiled: Empowering Marginalised Narratives and Industry AccountabilityPanellist
LynnBou MalhamFederation MEACSpeed Meetings: Meet the French Film ProfessionalsPanellist
MakMogobaGauteng Film CommissionSA in Focus: State of the South African Audio Visual IndustryPanellist
MamadouDiaJoyedidiTalking Cents: The Cost of BusinessPanellist
MandlaDubePambili MediaFrom Established IP to Original Frontiers: Navigating the Copyright Wave | SA in Focus: IBFC - The Last 30 Years – Pioneers, Disruptors and The Way ForwardPanellist
MariaSantosInternational Documentary AssociationVoices Unveiled: Empowering Marginalised Narratives and Industry AccountabilityPanellist
MarionSchmidtDocSafeRound Table Discussion: Creating Safer SpacesModerator
Marwah JabaraTibiZainab Production CompanyShowcase Palestine Feature FilmsPanellist
MathieuAgeronNolitaSpeed Meetings: Meet the French Film ProfessionalsPanellist
MayenzekeBazaAAA EntertainmentSA in Focus: IBFC - The Last 30 Years – Pioneers, Disruptors and The Way ForwardPanellist
MelissaAdeyemoYetu UnlimitedYetu (Un)Limited: Growing a Virtuous and Sustainable Ecosystem for African and Diasporic CinemaPanellist
MenziMhlongoThe Durban FilmMart InstituteNFVF: Future Proofing the Industry - Technology in the Film IndustryPanellist
MichaëlGabrionGaumont Film CompanySpeed Meetings: Meet the French Film ProfessionalsPanellist
MikiasMulugetaFocus on Ability Short Film FestivalVoices Unveiled: Empowering Marginalised Narratives and Industry AccountabilityPanellist
MikiRedelinghuysClimate Story Lab ZAPaid In Full: Social Responsibility of the Film Industry | Partnerships and Pathways to Reach AudiencesPanellist and Moderator
MiltonReddyKnown Associates EntertainmentSA in Focus: IPO - Harnessing Cultural Diversity for International DistributionPanellist
MinenhleLuthuliMinenhle LuthuliThe Importance of Short FilmsPanellist
MiriamAyooGlobal Impact Producers AllianceImpact HackathonModerator
Mocke JansenVan VeurenUniversity of WitwatersrandThe KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority presents the KwaZulu-Natal Animation StrategyPanellist
Mohamed SaïdOumaDocumentary AfricaDurban Does Docs: Empowering Filmmakers - Leveraging Cross-Continental Collaboration | Durban Does Docs: Strategic Leadership in Documentary Organisations | Forging Alliances: Navigating Equitable Coproductions for African ProducersPanellist and Moderator
MohamedJabalyPalestine Film InstitutePaid In Full: Social Responsibility of the Film IndustryPanellist
MondeTwalaParamount AfricaFrom Established IP to Original Frontiers: Navigating the Copyright WavePanellist
MonicaRorvikWESGROSA in Focus: State of the South African Audio Visual IndustryPanellist
MoradKoufaneFrance TélévisionsSpeed Meetings: Meet the French Film ProfessionalsPanellist
MoreetsiGabangMoreetsi GabangThe Importance of Short FilmsPanellist
MouniaAramMounia Aram CompanySpeed Meetings: Meet the French Film ProfessionalsPanellist
Moussa SeneAbsaRéalisateur de filmsIn Conversation with Moussa Sene AbsaSpeaker
NadineCloeteNational Film and Video FoundationPartnerships and Pathways to Reach AudiencesPanellist
NanoMothibiGauteng Film CommissionGauteng Film Commission: Empowering Gauteng’s Film FuturePanellist
NasreenAl-AminSurge Africa and Climate Story Lab LagosDon’t Stop Talking About Climate Chaos! | Impact HackathonPanellist
NataleahHunter-YoungToronto International Film FestivalNFVF: Show, Don’t Tell: Presenting African Filmmakers to International Markets and AudiencesPanellist
NeilBrandtStoryscopeNetflix: From Development to Success - Highlighting the Success of Sequel ContentPanellist
NhlanhlaMthethwaFull Circle ProductionsSA in Focus: DFA Unlocking the Vault (Part 3), Navigating Archive Access and AffordabilityPanellist
NicolaOfoegoBlack Mic MacNFVF Masterclass: Marketing Your Project - Thinking Early with Nicola OfoegoSpeaker
NoelKokNEWFPartnerships and Pathways to Reach AudiencesPanellist
NondumisoMadlalaSunshine CinemaRead The RoomPanellist
NontokozoSibanyoniSunshine CinemaPartnerships and Pathways to Reach AudiencesPanellist
NosiphoMaketo-van den BragtChocolate TribeAnimation@DFM: Building Sustainable Animation Ecosystems | Unlocking the Future of Filmmaking: Integrating Virtual Production into Traditional PipelinePanellist
OnkeDumekoNational Film and Video FoundationSA in Focus: State of the South African Audio Visual IndustryPanellist
OsahonAkpataAfreximbankFrom Established IP to Original Frontiers: Navigating the Copyright WavePanellist
PaulRobinsonNEFTIThe Importance of Short FilmsModerator
PeteMurimiBBC Africa EyeDon’t Stop Talking About Climate Chaos! | Partnerships and Pathways to Reach AudiencesPanellist
PhindileMakwakwaThe KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film AuthorityKwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority: Unpacking the Opportunities for the Audio Visual IndustryPanellist
RamadanSulemanNatives At LargeFrom Established IP to Original Frontiers: Navigating the Copyright WavePanellist
RehadDesaiUhuru ProductionsPower to People: Labour Relations in the Film IndustryPanellist
RémyJacquelinParadoxalSpeed Meetings: Meet the French Film ProfessionalsPanellist
RihabCharidaRihab CharidaShowcase Palestine Feature FilmsPanellist
RumbiKatedzaTransactions DirectorImpact Strategy in ActionPanellist
RusselHlongwaneSubstance PointKwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority: Unpacking the Opportunities for the Audio Visual Industry | NFVF: Show, Don’t Tell: Presenting African Filmmakers to International Markets and Audiences | Round Table Discussion: Meet the FestivalsModerator
SandiselweMjaliMthwane MediaWatch this Space – Stories Ready to Shoot in KZN / Speed Meetings: Meet the KZN FilmmakersPanellist
SarahDawsonInternational Documentary Festival AmsterdamNFVF: Show, Don’t Tell: Presenting African Filmmakers to International Markets and AudiencesPanellist
SaraJonesIPLocker!NFVF: Future Proofing the Industry - Technology in the Film IndustryPanellist
ShellyBarrytwospinningwheelsVoices Unveiled: Empowering Marginalised Narratives and Industry AccountabilityPanellist
SifisoKhanyileAnaphora PicturesSA in Focus: DFA Unlocking the Vault (Part 3), Navigating Archive Access and AffordabilityPanellist
SimeonLetooleBattle for LaikipiaDon’t Stop Talking About Climate Chaos!Panellist
SimonMandaDisabled Audiovisual Workers NetworkThe Durban Launch of DAWN: Disabled Audiovisual Workers NetworkPanellist
SphesihleDlaminiThe KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film AuthoritySA in Focus: SAGA - Regulating The Production Sector: A Roadmap To Fair Working ConditionsPanellist
Stanislas Renaudeaud'ArcFrogboxMasterclass: Animation For All - Beyond Genres and Borders with Stanislas Renaudeau d'ArcSpeaker
StevenAdamsAlta Global MediaMasterclass: The Business of Acting with Steven AdamsPanellist
TamaraDawitGobez MediaForging Alliances: Navigating Equitable Coproductions for African ProducersModerator
TebogoMatlawaMultichoiceFrom Established IP to Original Frontiers: Navigating the Copyright WavePanellist
TebohoPietersenInsight CreativesWatch this Space – Stories Ready to Shoot in KZN / Speed Meetings: Meet the KZN FilmmakersPanellist and Moderator
TerenceMalulekeTako UniverseAnimation@DFM: Cultural Authenticity - Navigating the Balance Between Tradition and InnovationPanellist
TerrenceKhumaloNational Film and Video FoundationCoproduction Focus: FrancePanellist
ThamiNgubeniIndependent Producers OrganisationSA in Focus: IPO - Harnessing Cultural Diversity for International DistributionModerator
ThandoShoziSunrise EmandleniSA in Focus: DFA Unlocking the Vault (Part 3), Navigating Archive Access and AffordabilityPanellist
ThembaSibekoLightseed VFXNFVF: Future Proofing the Industry - Technology in the Film IndustryPanellist
ThembaBhebheIndependent ProgrammerNFVF: Show, Don’t Tell: Presenting African Filmmakers to International Markets and Audiences | Round Table Discussion: Creating Safer SpacesPanellist and Moderator
TheresaHillSTEPSPartnerships and Pathways to Reach AudiencesPanellist
ThishiweZiqubuNgonyama Kapital ProductionsBreaking Barriers: Gender Equality and Justice in the Film IndustryPanellist
TinaTrappEAVEYetu (Un)Limited: Growing a Virtuous and Sustainable Ecosystem for African and Diasporic CinemaModerator
TinyMungweSTEPS/iLembe Story LabBreaking Barriers: Gender Equality and Justice in the Film Industry | Impact Hackathon | Impact Strategy in Action | Read The Room | Round Table Discussion: Development Labs on the Continent (Closed Session) | Watch this Space – Stories Ready to Shoot in KZN / Speed Meetings: Meet the KZN FilmmakersPanellist and Moderator
ToniMontyA.M. AfrikaTalking Cents: Creating a Seat at the Table | Talking Cents: Distant Connection – Reimagining the Investment in the Continent | Talking Cents: The Cost of BusinessModerator
TshepisoChikapa PhiriKnown Associates EntertainmentSA in Focus: IPO - Harnessing Cultural Diversity for International DistributionPanellist
TshepoMocheTriggerfish Animation StudiosAnimation@DFM: Addressing Societal Issues Through African Animated ContentPanellist
WakiuruNjugunaHEVA FundTalking Cents: The Cost of BusinessPanellist
WayneTifflinThe KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film AuthorityKwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority: Unpacking the Opportunities for the Audio Visual IndustryPanellist
WeaamWilliamsTribal AlchemyShowcase Palestine Feature FilmsPanellist
WhitneySpencerSisters in CinemaBreaking Barriers: Gender Equality and Justice in the Film IndustryPanellist
YanisGayeYetu UnlimitedYetu (Un)Limited: Growing a Virtuous and Sustainable Ecosystem for African and Diasporic CinemaPanellist
YaraCostaYC FilmsDurban Does Docs: Empowering Filmmakers - Leveraging Cross-Continental CollaborationPanellist
YashikaSinghSouth African Broadcasting CorporationSA in Focus: State of the South African Audio Visual IndustryPanellist
ZamabuyaMsibiThe KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film AuthorityThe KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority presents the KwaZulu-Natal Animation StrategyPanellist
ZaneleMthembuSisters Working In Film and TelevisionBreaking Barriers: Gender Equality and Justice in the Film IndustryPanellist
ZinziZunguStar QualitySA in Focus: SAGA - Regulating The Production Sector: A Roadmap To Fair Working ConditionsPanellist
ZiphozakheHloboThe KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film AuthorityWatch this Space – Stories Ready to Shoot in KZN / Speed Meetings: Meet the KZN FilmmakersPanellist
ZoeRamushuWrappedNFVF: Future Proofing the Industry - Technology in the Film IndustryPanellist
ZunaidMansoorZunaid MansoorDFO: From Artificial Intelligence to African Intelligence - African Leadership in Scripted FuturesSpeaker
DFM 2024 Project Dossier

DFM Pitch and Finance 2024 Project Selection

Fiction Selection
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Talents Durban 2024 Project Selection

Fiction Features Selection
Fiction Shorts Selection
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Talents Press Selection

Jumpstart 2024 Project Selection

Jumpstart 2024 Project Selection

Durban FilmMart Institute Year Round Programme

DFMI Business Lab 2024 Participant Selection

DFMI Business Lab 2024 Participant Selection

Future Mentors 2024

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The DFM Access 2024 was supported by the National Film and Video Foundation PESP funding.

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