The 2015 Durban FilmMart runs from 17 to 24 July and will host Business Model
Canvas Tool for South African filmmaker’s workshops in partnership with the
Documentary Filmmakers’ Association, the Canadian Film Center (CFC) Media Lab
and the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF).
Presented by The Astound Initiative, the Business Model Canvas Workshop guides
content producers through a number of exercises aimed at helping them identify
appropriate business models for each of their projects.
There are 30 available positions for filmmakers with projects in development or
production to attend the Business Model Canvas workshops.
Eligibility
Participants need to be South African citizens or have refugee status in South
Africa.
Content producers should have produced at least one film (doc, short, fiction) as
either the producer, director, or writer.
Participants need to describe a current or proposed project for which they are
currently trying to work out the business model (500 words). They will also need to
describe their business approach for a proposed project: resources, customers,
distribution channels and potential revenue (500 words).
A filmography, headshot and contact details must be provided.
Participants must be able to cover costs to attend the workshops at the Durban
FilmMart.
NB: In the event of more than one member of an organisation applying, only one
member per organisation will be considered.
Application
To apply to participate in the Business Model Canvas Workshops, participants must
complete an online application form via the Documentary Filmmakers’ Association website.
The deadline for applications is 28 February 2015 and selected participants will be
notified by 27 March 2015.
Email queries to: projects@docfilmsa.com
