DFMI Business Lab Podcast
The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) has developed a podcast series of 9 episodes which draws inspiration from the 18-week online DFMI Business Lab programme to share knowledge about the business of film. Starting from 28 October 2025, we will unpack coproduction, financial management, fundraising, business skills, entertainment law and IP, and distribution strategies. In each […]
The DFMI Future Mentors Programme Announces Participants of its 2nd Edition
The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI), in partnership with DW Akademie and Berlinale Talents is proud to announce the participants of the 2nd edition of the Future Mentors Programme. The programme, funded by DW Akademie with support from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Developments, aims to address the scarcity of film industry mentors from […]
ADVERT DURBAN FILMMART INSTITUTE FUNDRAISER
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 […]
The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) has opened the call for animation projects to pitch at DFM 2026.
Africa’s leading coproduction and film finance market, the Durban FilmMart, has in the past 4 years successfully presented 31 animation projects from 11 African countries to the film professionals and investors at its annual market. In preparation for the 17th edition of the Durban FilmMart, the DFMI opens the call for animation projects in development. […]
Announcing the 5th Edition of the DFMI Business Lab
Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) has selected 32 participants from 14 African countries and the diaspora to participate in the 5th edition of the DFMI Business Lab. DFMI Business Lab, supported by the DW Akademie, is an 18-week online business skills development programme aimed at nurturing and empowering producers with the necessary skills to grow their […]
DFM Access Selects Participants for the 17th Edition of DFM Pitch and Finance Forum
The 4th edition of the DFM ACCESS programme, supported by the National Film and Video Foundation PESP funding, wrapped up after 8 weeks of intense online mentorship and weekly plenary sessions with 3 days of pitching for the selection of 3 projects which will participate in DFM Pitch and Finance Forum 2026. The DFM ACCESS […]
Call for Applications: Future Mentors Programme 2025
The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) with support from the DW Akademie, is proud to open the call for participants for the next edition of the Future Mentors Programme to be held in West and North Africa. The Future Mentors Programme’s mission is to address the scarcity of mentors originating from the African continent and diaspora, […]
The 16th edition of the Durban FilmMart (DFM) has wrapped up, concluding with the presentation of the 2025 DFM Awards on Monday 21 July
The premier film industry event in Africa, DFM 2025, took place from 18 – 21 July in Durban, under the theme “Bridges Not Borders: Stories That Unite” The event successfully brought together 1364 film professionals and filmmakers from 63 countries across the world. “We are delighted to have hosted such a dynamic array of filmmakers […]
ANIMATION@DFM 2025: CELEBRATING AFRICAN ANIMATION VOICES AND FOSTERING INDUSTRY SUSTAINABILITY
The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) is pleased to highlight the animation programming at the 16th edition of the Durban FilmMart (DFM), taking place from 18 – 21 July 2025. The 2025 DFM animation focus is highlighted through the official projects pitching in the DFM Pitch and Finance Forum, the various partners engaging in discussions exploring […]
Focus on the South African Film Industry at DFM 2025
The Durban FilmMart remains a gateway to the African and global film industry for local film professionals. The 2025 industry programme dedicates significant focus to South African cinema through its comprehensive ‘SA in Focus’ stream, bringing together the nation’s most influential industry bodies, guilds and creative professionals to address the current state and future of […]