Presented as part of DFMI’s year round programme

A 18-week digital programme of workshops on financial management, business skills, entertainment law and IP, and distribution strategies. The programme is aimed at nurturing and empowering filmmakers to develop sustainable careers. The programme is created to ensure filmmakers in early to mid-career have the necessary skills to effectively engage with a global market. The focus of the programme is to provide the necessary tools for the development of the producer’s business/company.

The programme is presented in English, with simultaneous translation in French and Portuguese.
Currently in its 4th edition, the DFMI Business Lab presented in partnership with DW Akademie, is supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Developments, is opened to early career film industry professionals from across the continent.

2025 Participants

Amina Arafa

Egypt

Aminata Sarr

Senegal

Amisha Mukasa

Uganda

Ara Bhabha

South Africa

Arnold SETOHOU

Bénin

ATIR Berriah

Morocco

Bakoro KONÉ

Côte d'Ivoire

Banke Bakare

Nigeria

Cecimercy Wanza

Kenya

Dagmawe Tamirat Demissie

Ethiopia

Dancurf Obwogi

Kenya

Danielle Retief

South Africa

Dennis Ngango

South Africa

Dja Damien Dally

Côte d'ivoire

Hassan Zaroug

Sudan

Khumiso Rebabedi

Botswana

Marlène ALAMISSI

Bénin

Michelle Umobong

Nigeria

Mkaiwawi M. Mwakaba

Kenya

Mnena Akpera

Nigeria

Mohau Mannathoko

Botswana

N’DOKO Delphine Victorine Yao

Côte d'Ivoire

Nalunga Lukodda

Uganda

Nedem Malm

Togo

Neo Kebiditswe

Botswana

Nomcebo Ngema

South Africa

Ogochukwu Umeadi

Nigeria

Salma El Sharnouby

Egypt

Samuel Kizito

Uganda

Shaeera Kalla

South Africa

Usaku Robinson Wammanda

Nigeria

Yuhi Amuli

Rwanda

Past Projects

Past projects can be accessed in the ‘Archive

Thank you

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