The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI), in partnership with DW Akademie and Berlinale Talents is proud to announce the participants of the 2nd edition of the Future Mentors Programme. The programme, funded by DW Akademie with support from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Developments, aims to address the scarcity of film industry mentors from the African continent and its diaspora.
The 2nd edition of the programme takes place in Dakar, Senegal and Tunis, Tunisia, respectively with successful applicants from West and North Africa from 3 – 7 November 2025.
A committee of seasoned industry professionals carefully selected the two cohorts, who represent a diverse range of skills and experience with deep roots in their regions’ film cultures. They are individuals eager to share their expertise with emerging and established talent and by doing so, support the next wave of African film professionals through their mentorship.
The DFMI is proud to announce the participants of the West and North African cohorts.
For West Africa they are:
Carlos Yuri Ceuninck – Cabo Verde
Fatoumata Senghor – Senegal
Giresse Kassonga – Democratic Republic of Congo
Luck Razanajaona – Madagascar
Maeva Ranaivojaona – Madagascar
Moustapha Sawadogo – Burkina Faso
Soro Azata – Burkina Faso
For West Africa they are:
Carlos Yuri Ceuninck – Cabo Verde
Fatoumata Senghor – Senegal
Giresse Kassonga – Democratic Republic of Congo
Luck Razanajaona – Madagascar
Maeva Ranaivojaona – Madagascar
Moustapha Sawadogo – Burkina Faso
Soro Azata – Burkina Faso
The Durban FilmMart Institute receives its primary funding from the Durban Film Office and eThekwini Municipality.
The second edition of Future Mentors is presented in partnership with DW Akademie, supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Developments.
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