Calls for submissions for Africa’s premier co-production market, the Durban
FilmMart (DFM) close on Tuesday 18 February. DFM, with principal funding from
the City of Durban, is a partnership between the Durban Film Office (DFO) and
the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF).
Filmmakers planning to submit feature-length fiction, documentary and animation
films for this year’s co-production market have a few weeks left to the final
deadline.
Selected projects will be invited as official projects of the 2014 DFM programme,
with support provided for one representative of each selected project to attend
DFM this July.
The 5th DFM takes place in Durban from 18 to 21 July 2014, during the 35th
edition of the DIFF, which runs from 17 to 27 July. DFM serves as a meeting place
for national and international film producers, buyers, financiers, sales agents,
funders and other film professionals, who will participate in industry-related
workshops, master classes, seminars and networking events.
Ten fiction projects and 10 documentary projects will be selected for one-on-one
meetings with potential investors and co-producers in the Finance Forum. Official
DFM 2014 projects will also be given the opportunity pitch to a panel of local and
international broadcasters and film funds in a public pitching forum. DFM, a
catalyst for growth of the African film industry, strives to develop African
filmmakers by creating opportunities within the sector.
Toni Monty, head of DFO, encourages African filmmakers to submit their projects:
“We are excited to provide a platform for African filmmakers to be heard as well
as providing a chance to get their foot in the door through facilitating funding
and networking within the industry. Don’t let this opportunity of a lifetime pass
you by.’
Writers, directors or producers (all projects must have a producer attached) are
free to enter
Visit www.durbanfilmmart.com to find out how to submit a project.
Contact info@durbanfilmmart.com for further enquiries.
