DFMI Business Lab
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
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