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 North Africa they are:
Alyaa Musa – Sudan
Amine Hattou – Algeria
Dhia Jerbi – Tunisia
Hussein Eddeb – Libya
Kesmat Elsayed – Egypt
Lamia Belkaied Guiga – Tunisia
Mahmoud Hemeda – Egypt
Mirvet Kammoun – Tunisia
Muhammad Taymour – Egypt
Nada Riyadh – Egypt
The Future Mentors Programme will be delivered through the careful guidance of experts Iman Djionne and Yanis Gaye in Senegal and Azza Chaabouni and Mayye Zayed in Tunisia, who have experience in the co-creation and first edition of the Future Mentors Programme. They bring a deep understanding of the importance of professional support from an African perspective and a close knowledge of the curriculum which underpins the programme.
To learn more about the Future Mentors programme and to access the Future Mentors Guide, a free digital resource available in English and French, co-created by a group of African and diaspora film professionals under the stewardship of the DFMI, please visit:
https://durbanfilmmart.co.za/future-mentors/
The DFMI thanks its partners, Centre Yennenga (Senegal) and DocHouse (Tunisia), for their support in the implementation of the programmes in the respective countries.
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
About Centre Yennenga
Yennenga Centre is a hub dedicated to film education, creation, and film programming. Based in Dakar, Senegal, it has three main objectives. Firstly, it aims to train a new generation of cinema technicians through a two-year post-production program. This training covers editing, color grading, sound editing, and mixing.
Secondly, Yennenga Centre presents films that explore social issues, followed by Q&A sessions aimed at a diverse audience, with special emphasis on the younger generation, in order to utilize cinema for educational goals. Lastly, it supports African film production by providing internationally recognized post-production facilities, reducing production costs, and promoting local co-productions.
https://www.instagram.com/centre.yennenga
About Doc House
Doc House is an independent, non-profit organization based in Tunis, founded in 2018 by a collective of filmmakers and cultural practitioners. It strives to foster positive social change and promote the universal values of human rights by using documentary cinema as a tool for awareness and engagement.
Since its founding, Doc House has supported both emerging and established documentary filmmakers, aiming to strengthen a dynamic and autonomous documentary production ecosystem. This effort is carried out through tailored training programs and mentorship opportunities. Doc House is also actively involved in networking, outreach, and production support – contributing to the sustainability and growth of the sector.