DFMI Business Lab Application Information

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Eligibility Criteria

The programme is open to producers with African passports who have produced films and have no more than 5 years’ experience in the industry.  Directors or script writers who want to change to producing are welcome to apply.

Kindly note that acceptance into the programme will not be based on a specific film project. (You will not need an active film project to participate in the programme).

Participant Evaluation Process

Technical Evaluation – Application will be evaluated according to eligibility criteria

Participant Evaluation – A panel of industry professionals will evaluate the application

Confirming shortlisted participants – Shortlisted participants will be contacted for availability and confirmation

Announcement of official selection – Public announcement of participants

Terms & Conditions / Obligations of Participants
  • All enquiries pertaining to the programme must be directed to DFMI via [email protected].
  • Applicants are not permitted to direct any questions or comments to evaluation panel members in advance of deadlines or following decisions.
  • The Durban FilmMart Institute reserves the right to alter programme guidelines with a general email notification to all potential applicants.
  • Time commitments with specific dates will be communicated to selected participants upon confirmation of selection.  Participants are expected to attend all sessions.
Important Dates For Participation
June04 June – Call for participation opens
20 June – Call for participation closes
26 June – Evaluation process begins
JulyEvaluation process continues
August5 August – Selected participants are informed
Online Programme (Lab) commences (twice a week)
SeptemberOnline Programme (Lab) commences (twice a week)
OctoberOnline Programme (Lab) commences (twice a week)
NovemberOnline Programme (Lab) commences (twice a week)
DecemberOnline Programme (Lab) commences (twice a week)
JanuaryLab ends in January 2026

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