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The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) opens the call for participants for the next edition of the Future Mentors Programme to be held in East Africa
In a first for the East African film ecosystem, with the support of the Fund for Authors and Producers from Africa (FAPA) and
AWOTELE IS BACK!
AWOTELE IS BACK! Launched in 2015, AWOTELE was a self-funded print magazine published by Sudu Connexion during 23 editions until 2023, 48 full-color pages, in
REEL BALANCE: Pan-African Film Festival Gender Parity Project- Launched at the 17th Durban FilmMart
In a first for the African film ecosystem, seven of the most influential women-focused film advocacy organisations have united for one cause; to
The 17th edition of the Durban FilmMart (DFM) has wrapped up, concluding with the presentation of the 2026 DFM Awards
The premier film industry event in Africa, the Durban FilmMart (DFM) 2026, took place from 9 to 12 October in Durban, under the
MultiChoice Puts The SA Creative Industry First at Durban FilmMart
With a long history as a major investor in local storytelling, MultiChoice is heading to the 17th Durban FilmMart (9 to 12 October)
WiC takes aim at African cinema’s missing link, audience
Deepixels launches WiC, a new audience infrastructure initiative for African screen content, at Durban FilmMart 2026 African cinema has spent decades building filmmakers,
Durban FilmMart Industry Programme Goes Live for 2026 Edition
The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFM) has announced that the industry programme for its 2026 edition, taking place from 9 to 12 October in
Durban FilmMart Welcomes Canadian Delegation
The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) will welcome a delegation of Canadian film professionals to this year’s market that takes place from 9 to
A film’s impact doesn’t have to wait until the credits roll.
Presented in partnership with Documentary Africa, The StoryBoard Collective, Perspective Fund, Real Reel Impact, Doc Society, Climate Story Labs Africa, Tunga Media Afrika,
Nature is not separate from people, and neither are the stories we tell.
Natural World Storytelling: In Partnership With The Nature, Environment & Wildlife Filmmakers (NEWF) NEWF: Natural World Storytelling invites filmmakers to explore the connections
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