Durban FilmMart Institute Announces Talents Durban Project Selection 2023

The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) is delighted to unveil the lineup of participants for the anticipated 16th edition of Talents Durban. As the African satellite programme of the Berlin International Film Festival and Berlinale Talents, Talents Durban forms an integral part of the DFMI’s portfolio. “Working in collaboration with partners to develop platforms that can […]

Durban FilmMart Institute Announces Headline Speakers for DFM 2023

The 14th Durban FilmMart (DFM), scheduled to take place from 21 – 24 July 2023 in Durban, is designed to be an event for film professionals seeking inspiration, professional development, and connection. Leaders in the film industry will share their expertise and provide invaluable insights to delegates. This year’s edition, themed African Constellations, will feature […]

DFM 2023 – Project announcement

Durban FilmMart Institute Announces DFM Official Projects. 28 projects have been selected to be part of the Pitch and Finance Forum of the 2023 Durban FilmMart (DFM), Africa’s premier coproduction and finance market. Under the theme African Constellations, the 14th DFM takes place from 21 – 24 July 2023 as a 4-day physical event in […]

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We Are Hiring. Web Administrator Vacancy.

Vacancy: Web Administrator The DFMI is looking for a well-organized, energetic, and dynamic Web Administrator to actively manage and maintain the organisation’s website, e-portal and online system, ensuring its smooth operation and providing technical support to end-users. The Web Administrator will also be responsible for monitoring system performance and security, and ensuring that the system […]

DFM 2023 – Registration and Theme Announcement

Registration and Theme Announcement Durban FilmMart 2023 Presents: African Constellations, A Celebration of the Rich Diversity of the African Film Industry Africa’s leading film industry event, the Durban FilmMart (DFM), will return for its 14th edition under the theme African Constellations from 21 – 24 July 2023 in Durban. The DFM welcomes attendees back to […]

The Durban FilmMart Institute is pleased to announce project selection for DFM ACCESS 2023

DFM Access is a 12-week development platform for entry level producers.  It provides a nurturing framework for participants with existing long-form or episodic independent film projects to improve their project packages and pitching skills for the global marketplace.  With support from the National Film and Video Foundation PESP funding, 23 South African projects were selected […]

DFM 2023 – Animation Project announcement

The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) is pleased to announce the 8 animation projects that have been selected to be part of this year’s Durban FilmMart.   “Animation has been noted by Forbes Magazine as one of the fastest growing sectors in the creative industry across Africa over the past few years”,  says Magdalene Reddy, DFMI […]

DFM 2023 CALL FOR PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT

DFM 2023 CALL FOR PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT The Durban FilmMart (DFMI) has opened the various call for live action projects in development for the 14th annual Durban FilmMart. The annual Durban FilmMart is a Pan-African finance and co-production market designed to create partnerships and further the development and production of African cinema, the DFM was […]

DFMI Business Lab Participants Announcement

  Durban FilmMart Institute is pleased to announce participants for the 2nd edition of the DFMI Business Lab DFMI  Business Lab is a 12-week business skills development programme, aimed at nurturing and empowering producers with the necessary skills to effectively engage in a global market. The lab will focus on modules such as Financial management, […]

Animation industry events embrace and call for change

DFMI  Business Lab is a 12-week business skills development programme, aimed at nurturing and empowering producers with the necessary skills to effectively engage in a global market. The lab will focus on modules such as Financial management, Business management, IP & Entertainment Law and Distribution.              DFMI Business Lab participants:  […]

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