Now in its 6th edition, the Durban FilmMart (DFM) which takes place from 17 to 20
July 2015, is a joint programme of the Durban Film Office and the Durban
International Film Festival (DIFF).
The DFM is an endeavour to raise the visibility of African cinema, stimulate
production on the continent, and facilitate project collaboration between African
filmmakers.
The DFM is presented in three strategic pillars: the Finance Forum, Master Classes
and Africa in Focus workshops, and also offers a series of networking sessions with
like-minded industry representatives.
“The overall objective of the FilmMart is to support, facilitate and develop the
growth of African film content.’ says Durban Film Office’s head, Toni Monty. “The
DFM, promises delegates access to influential experts, broadcasters and financiers
in the film industry and creates a space for industry professionals to forge strategic
relationships.’
Delegates have access to master classes held with leading industry experts in the
areas of concept development, project packaging, co-production development, new
media, finance, marketing, distribution, and other themes.
The DFM’s co-production market will present ten feature films and ten documentary
films, currently in development, to industry experts. Following rigorous meetings
and sessions with these experts, projects are awarded a number of grants for
further development.
Key partners and supporters of the DFM 2015 that will be represented in Durban,
include International Film Festival Rotterdam’s (IFFR) CineMart; the International
Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA); the Berlinale Film Festival, HotDocs –
Blue Ice Documentary Film Fund; New Cinema Network Rome; Produire au Sud;
Restless Talent Management; National Film and Video Foundation, South Africa; the
KwaZulu Natal Film Commission; Durban Film Office, South Africa; the Namibian
Film Commission; Afrinolly, Nigeria; VideoVision Entertainment and many others.
Early Bird registration is open until 27 June 2015. Early Bird fees are R1485 (ZAR)
for the four day event which includes access to allocated sessions, lunch, access to
DFM networking events, entrance into the Durban International Film Festival
screenings (subject to ticket availability), listing in the DFM Industry Manual and
access to Master classes and Africa in Focus programme. After 27 June, fees are
R2035.
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View Durban FilmMart 2015 Programme here!
