DFM Access
Presented as part of DFMI’s year round programme
DFM Access is a 12-week development platform for entry level producers. It provides a nurturing framework for participants with existing long-form or episodic independent film projects to hone and improve their scripts and project packages.
This online incubation programme supports producers in shaping their stories, preparing their project presentations and understanding the marketplace in order to create effective strategies for their current projects and to plan their professional trajectory. The programme consists of one-on-one mentorship and talks led by industry experts. At the end of the 12 week mentorship projects pitch to an independent panel who selects 3 projects to participate in the annual Durban FilmMart as an official project.
DFM Access 2024 - Official Projects
Documentary
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AFRICA AI
Producer and Co-director: Amílcar Patel
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AFRICA AI
Co-director: Chris Kets
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The One Who Sings
Producer: Cameron Lawry
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The One Who Sings
Director: Chelsea Art
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MADOSINI THE LEGACY
Producer: Leroy Mnyulwa
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MADOSINI THE LEGACY
Director: Herbert Delaney
Episodic
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Color Me Blue
Producer and director: Karabo Mokoena
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INKANYAMBA
Producer and director: Obett Motaung
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World Without End
Producer: Morgan Morris
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World Without End
Director: Stephen Nagel
Fiction
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Morning Light
Producer and director: Luhnar Pickering
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Mulisa
Co-producer: Nhlanhla Ndaba
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Mulisa
Co-producer and director: Fanney Tsimong
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The Pathfinder
Producer and director: Rafieka Davis
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UNOMBULELO (working title)
Producer and director: Philile Njikija
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Time Travelling While Black
Producer: by Kopano Motsekoa
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Time Travelling While Black
Director: Mazi
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LOVE RUNS WILD
Producer and director: Njabulo (Soulist De Blac) Mashinini
Past Projects
Past projects can be accessed in the ‘Archive‘
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