DFM Access
Presented as part of DFMI’s year round programme
DFM Access is a 10-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 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 10 week mentorship projects pitch to an independent panel who selects 3 projects to participate in the annual Durban FilmMart as an official project.
2021 Selected Projects
Bayede! The Untold Gems of King Dingiswayo
Director: Lwazi Duma
Bayede! The Untold Gems of King Dingiswayo
Producers: Linda E.T Gumede
Becoming passionate
Director: Chiziwiso Pswarayi
Becoming passionate
Producer: Tenjiwe Pswarayi
Cancelled
Producer and Director: Lungile Mayindi
Grade 10D
Producer and Director: Shumelani Mapholi
Grade 10D
Producer: Siphumelele Nene
IBUYA
Director: Gugu Kunene
IBUYA
Producer: Happiness Mpase
In Tongues
Director: Muneera Sallies
In Tongues
Producer: Lerato Sokhulu
Keng daai deng?
Director: Mlingane Dube
Keng daai deng?
Producer: Samkelisiwe Nkabinde
My Plastic Hair
Producer and Director: Yolanda Keabetswe Mogatusi
My Plastic Hair
Producer: Mamokuena Makhema
Pretty Hustle
Producer and Director: Zoe Ramushu
Professional Mourners
Director: Amanda Lane
Professional Mourners
Producer: Sihle Ndaba
Sweetheart
Producer and Director: Thabiso Xolo
THE NEW AFRIKANS
Producer and Director: Glenn Masokoane
The Oath
Producer: Joe Spirit
The Oath
Simphiwe Ngcobo
The Psycho
Director: Sihle Mzobe
The Psycho
Producer: Buyani Gumede
The Story of a Thorn
Director: Mzimasi Ndzombane
THE UNCHOSEN WORLD
Producer: Danile Annah Mohlamme
Three Sisters
Producer and Director: Tshego Monaisa
TWELVE
Producer and Director: Liese Kuhn
We Are Only Ever Passing Through
Producer and Director: Mandy Mbekeni
Windward
Director: Marie Midcalf
Windward
Producer: Lusanda Mangqangwana
Wisdom Cries Out from The Streets
Producer and Director: Siyasanga Mbikwana
Zulu Dynasty
Producer and Director: Llewellyn James Rice
Past Projects
Past projects can be accessed in the ‘Archive‘
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