Durban FilmMart Celebrates 30 Years of Democracy in South Africa: Harnessing the Power of Cinema for Transformation
The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) presents the 15th edition of its flagship event, Durban FilmMart (DFM), under the theme “African Visions Unleashed: From Disruption to Accountability,” which will take place in Durban from 19 – 22 July 2024. As South Africa celebrates 30 years of democracy this year, the Durban FilmMart 2024 edition embraces three […]
Durban FilmMart Institute Announces the Selection of Projects and Participants for Talents Durban 2024
The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) announces the lineup of projects and participants for the 17th edition of Talents Durban, taking place during the Durban FilmMart (DFM) in Durban from 19 – 22 July 2024. As the African satellite programme of the Berlin International Film Festival and Berlinale Talents, Talents Durban holds a significant position within […]
Durban FilmMart Institute Announces DFM 2024 Official Projects
The Durban FilmMart Institute introduces the selected projects for the Pitch and Finance Forum of the 2024 Durban FilmMart (DFM), Africa’s leading co-production and finance market. Scheduled for 19 – 22 July 2024, the 15th edition of DFM, under the banner “African Visions Unleashed: From Disruption to Accountability,” will host a dynamic four-day event in […]
Durban FilmMart 2024: African Visions Unleashed: From Disruption to Accountability
Durban FilmMart 2024: African Visions Unleashed: From Disruption to Accountability The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) announces the 15th edition of its annual flagship event Durban FilmMart (DFM), titled “African Visions Unleashed: From Disruption to Accountability“, set to take place from 19 – 22 July 2024. This year’s theme underscores the transformative power of film in […]
DFM 2024 Animation projects announcement
The Durban FilmMart Institute is pleased to announce the animation project selection for the 15th annual DFM Pitch and Finance Forum. The Durban FilmMart 2024 will see the return of the animation elements in its programming in July. To commence with this strand, the DFM will provide masterclasses and one-on-one mentorship to projects in development […]
CALL FOR JUMPSTART SUBMISSIONS
Project submissions for the 13th edition JUMPSTART, presented by the Durban FilmMart Institute in partnership with Produire au Sud, Nantes, the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) are now open. Jumpstart is an incubator programme designed to introduce emerging filmmakers to writing and packaging. Focussing on project packaging for the international market, filmmakers are introduced […]
DFM Access Participants Announcement
The Durban FilmMart Institute is pleased to announce project selection for the 3rd DFM ACCESS 2024 The Durban FilmMart Institute is pleased to announce project selection for the 3rd DFM ACCESS With support from the National Film and Video Foundation PESP funding, 12 South African projects were selected to participate in a […]
DURBAN FILMMART INSTITUTE E-PORTAL (FILMMART.AFRICA)
The Durban FilmMart Institute is calling for proposals for the hosting, maintenance, additional design and build of Filmmart.Africa. The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) is a registered NPC. The mission of the Durban FilmMart Institute is to provide appropriate and effective programmes and services in order to promote, support and facilitate investment in the African film industries, so […]
DFMI INVITES SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 17TH EDITION OF TALENTS DURBAN
The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) announces the opening of submissions for the 17th edition of Talents Durban, a dynamic talent development programme in partnership with the Berlin International Film Festival. Scheduled to take place alongside the Durban FilmMart, Africa’s premier film finance and co-production market, from 19 to 22 July 2024 in Durban, South Africa, Talents […]
DFMI CALL FOR LIVE PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT
Project submissions for the 15th Durban FilmMart (DFM), Africa’s leading film finance and co-production market open on 21 November 2023 and close on 20 January 2024. The 15th DFM, scheduled to take place from 19 to 22 July 2024 in Durban, South Africa, is the flagship event of the Durban FilmMart Institute and was named […]