DFMI Business Lab Application Information
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Applications are now CLOSED.
Application Dates: 1 August 2024 – 11 August 2024
The fourth edition of the DFMI Business Lab will commence in September 2024. Selected participants will be contacted shortly.
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).
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
- 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.
August | 01 August – Call for participation opens 11 August – Call for participation closes 11 August to 28 August – Evaluation process |
September | 29 August – Selected participants are contacted by DFMI 12 September – Online Programme (Lab) commences (twice a week) |
October | Online Programme (Lab) commences (twice a week) |
November | Online Programme (Lab) continues (twice a week) |
December | Online Programme (Lab) continues (twice a week) |
January | Online Programme (Lab) continues (twice a week) Lab ends 30 January 2025 |
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