Highlighting the brightest stars in the
African filmmaking constellation

DFM 2023 – United we form something spectacular.
This year’s theme ‘African Constellation’ aims to highlight the various pillars of the African Film Industry. We’re bringing African talent to the fore in one filmic landscape. Like the constellations above us, we highlight each glimmering star, zooming in to recognise each as a world of its own that reveals a unique facet of our diverse, rich continent. Join us in celebrating the work of film professionals and initiatives in the industry, contemplating a vision for a future-forward African filmmaking star system.

21 – 24 July 2023

Durban Filmmart 2023

This year’s DFM returns to a full physical programme while retaining some online presence. Instead of live streaming, the event will be recorded and become available as video on demand (VOD) a day later. The 2023 Durban FilmMart will continue to champion independent films, while also looking to include commercial film industry role players.

Plus, programme streams such as:

DFM Conversations / Masterclasses
Coproduction Corner
Durban Does Docs Talks
Animation @DFM
Talking Cents
SA In Focus
DFM Conversations / Masterclasses
Durban Does Docs Talks
SA In Focus
Coproduction Corner
Animation @DFM
Talking Cents

Be seen, be heard, be celebrated.

The DFM 2023 programme includes diverse voices across a variety of backgrounds and identities. To be truly Pan-African we must speak not only to those on the continent, but also to those from the diaspora. This year’s industry programme, project selection and developmental programmes will ensure diversity and inclusion at the core.

✦ Early Bird ✦
Cost: R 1300.00 (ZAR)
 
Closing date: 30 June
  • Four-day access to the DFM Industry Programme.
  • Access to DFM producer’s lounge.
  • Access to DFM networking events.
✦ Standard ✦
Cost: R 1600.00 (ZAR)
 
Available: 01 July
  • Four-day access to the DFM Industry Programme.
  • Access to DFM producer’s lounge.
  • Access to DFM networking events.
✦ Day Pass ✦
Cost: R 450.00 (ZAR)
 
Day Pass only available for the day of purchase

Shaping a brighter future
for generations to come.

Durban FilmMart Pitch and Finance Forum will present 28 projects in development. DFM Industry Programme content will include panel discussions, roundtables and masterclasses geared at nurturing the African filmmaking constellation.

Thank you

Submission received