APPOINTMENT PERIOD (1 NOVEMBER 2025 – 31 OCTOBER 2026)
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – 22 OCTOBER 2025
Reference: DFMI_FUND
The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) is looking for a self-motivated and results-driven Fundraiser to raise funds for the implementation of the annual DFM and the DFMI year round activities. The applicant must have a deep knowledge and understanding of government funding opportunities, commercial funding engagements and international funding organisations. The successful applicant must have – a strong network of stakeholders who are able to invest in the film industry, excellent communication skills, strong work ethic, the ability to meet pressured deadlines, attention to detail, and strong research skills.
About the Organisation:
The Durban FilmMart Institute is a non-profit company that facilitates local and international trade and investment in African film content; and generates market access for African film industry professionals and content to international markets.
The vision of the Durban FilmMart Institute is to be the premier business hub of the African film industries in a world where African film industry professionals and content are globally competitive and celebrated.
Annual Flagship Event – Durban FilmMart (DFM)
The flagship event of the Durban FilmMart Institute is the annual Durban FilmMart, Africa’s premier finance and co-production market, currently entering its 17th year (July 2026).
Objectives of the DFM
• Raise the visibility of film projects from the African Continent and create networking opportunities with potential co-producers and other industry partners.
• Enable funding for promising projects and accelerate the financing of the participating projects through transnational cooperation.
• Stimulate production of African content and promote international coproduction opportunities.
• Encourage project collaboration between African Filmmakers from different African Countries.
Key Responsibilities of the Fundraiser
• Research funding opportunities, both local and international, government and corporate. • Connect with key individuals that will help increase the funding opportunities for the DFMI. • Develop funding applications for possible funders.
• Develop marketing campaigns for fundraising activities.
• Record funders, sponsors and other fundraising details.
• Work with the DFMI team to manage the funders agreements and to ensure funds are received timeously.
• Ensure funder contractual agreements are met.
• Work with the DFMI team to provide reports to funders.
• Monitor the success of fundraising campaigns
• Generating awareness about the organisation
The fundraiser must be able to secure funds for the next edition of the Durban FilmMart to be held in July 2026. The confirmation of agreements are to be completed by 1 April 2026.
Minimum Requirements
• Tertiary qualification in business or the arts
• Ten year proven experience in Fundraising for organisations or projects with a budget of R20million per year (1,2million USD)
• Fifteen year proven network connections in government and corporate
Advantages
• Understanding of the film industry
• Participation in international film festivals and markets
The DFMI team works remotely but the successful applicant must be available in Durban for the implementation the annual Durban FilmMart. Applicants are required to submit a letter of motivation, certified copy of highest degree, copy of ID, and a detailed CV including the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three referees, to [email protected] by 22 OCTOBER 2025 COB.