Call-out for film submissions

PROJECT submissions are now open for the 10th Durban FilmMart (DFM) which takes place from 19 to 22 July during the 40th Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) in Durban.

The DFM is a joint project of the Durban Film Office (DFO), the eThekwini Municipality’s industry development unit and the DIFF, which aims to support and stimulate the growth of the African film industry and develop connections between African filmmakers and the world.

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“We are very proud to be celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Durban FilmMart and we look forward to welcoming the next set of projects to join our network. The Durban FilmMart has worked with over 200 projects since its inception 10 years ago, and we are thrilled to have seen many of these projects finding their way onto the international cinema circuit, and for some, winning prestigious awards at global markets and festivals,” said head of the Durban Film Office, Toni Monty.

“For the 2019 project selection, we will be looking for extraordinary African stories with strong creative visions that offer interesting and unique perspectives on African realities. We will also be on the lookout for narratives and documentaries that bring women’s voices to the fore,” said Monty.

Ten documentaries and ten fiction feature length film projects will be selected from the submissions and these projects will undergo a two-day packaging and mentoring programme followed by two days of one-on-one meetings with a panel of film financiers, buyers and distributors from across the globe.

The DFM is open to both full length feature and documentary films projects with Africans in the major creative roles (writers, directors and producers) that are looking for co-producers, financiers, sales agents and funders. Film projects submitted are reviewed by a selection committee for consideration. All projects must have both a producer and director attached to them and must be submitted by 14 January.

For project submission criteria and how to submit your project, visit www.durbanfilmmart.com. Contact: info@durbanfilmmart.com or 031 311 4243.