SAVE THE DATE – Durban FilmMart 2026
DFM 2026 will take place in Durban, South Africa from 24 to 27 July at the Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani hotels.
Delegate registration will open in early April.
Pitch and Finance Forum – 17th Edition
The call for the DFM Pitch and Finance forum is currently open to documentary and fiction projects in development, both series and feature length. Project representatives will have the opportunity to pitch to a panel of film professionals consisting of potential co-producers, broadcasters, film funds, and distributors.
The deadline for applications is Sunday, 1st February at 23:59 CAT.
For more information or to apply click here.
Talents Durban – 19th Edition
The call for Talents Durban is currently open. As the official African satellite programme of Berlinale Talents, Talents Durban is the continent’s premier platform for early stage film professionals to network, learn, and collaborate. The programme offers an intensive, hybrid experience designed to foster creative development and industry connections.
The deadline for applications is Monday, 9 February at 23:59 CAT.
For more information or to apply click here.
DFMI BUSINESS LAB PODCAST
The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) has developed a podcast series of 9 episodes which draws inspiration from the 18-week online DFMI Business Lab programme to share knowledge about the business of film.
All 9 episodes of the podcast are available to listen to on Spotify, Apple Podcast or watch on YouTube Music. Sign up to Filmmart.Africa for exclusive video content.
Episodes unpack topics of coproduction, financial management, fundraising, business skills, entertainment law and IP, and distribution strategies with leading industry experts.
About Durban FilmMart Institute
Durban FilmMart Institute is the business hub of the African film industry in a world where professionals and products are globally competitive and celebrated. The mission of the Durban FilmMart Institute is to provide appropriate and effective programmes and services to promote, support and facilitate investment in the African film industry. The Durban FilmMart Institute runs year round developmental programmes and an annual market (Durban FilmMart). The DFMI has recently launched Filmmart.africa which is an online tool for filmmakers to connect and which we hope will enhance visibility for African content. For more information about the DFMI programmes visit www.durbanfilmmart.co.za