Presented as part of DFMI’s year round programme

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 hone and improve their scripts and project packages.

This online 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 12 week mentorship projects pitch to an independent panel who selects 3 projects to participate in the annual Durban FilmMart as an official project.

DFM Access 2024 - Official Projects

Documentary

AFRICA AI

Producer and Co-director: Amílcar Patel

AFRICA AI

Co-director: Chris Kets

The One Who Sings

Producer: Cameron Lawry

The One Who Sings

Director: Chelsea Art

MADOSINI THE LEGACY

Producer: Leroy Mnyulwa

MADOSINI THE LEGACY

Director: Herbert Delaney

Episodic

Color Me Blue

Producer and director: Karabo Mokoena

INKANYAMBA

Producer and director: Obett Motaung

World Without End

Producer: Morgan Morris

World Without End

Director: Stephen Nagel

Fiction

Morning Light

Producer and director: Luhnar Pickering

Mulisa

Co-producer: Nhlanhla Ndaba

Mulisa

Co-producer and director: Fanney Tsimong

The Pathfinder

Producer and director: Rafieka Davis

UNOMBULELO (working title)

Producer and director: Philile Njikija

Time Travelling While Black

Producer: by Kopano Motsekoa

Time Travelling While Black

Director: Mazi

LOVE RUNS WILD

Producer and director: Njabulo (Soulist De Blac) Mashinini

Past Projects

Past projects can be accessed in the ‘Archive

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