THE Durban FilmMart (DFM), Africa’s leading film market, has announced that it will be established as an independent institute functioning as a non-profit organisation ahead of its 11th edition in 2020.
Toni Monty, Head of the Durban Film Office and the DFM, said: “This had always been part of the business plan of Durban FilmMart since its establishment in 2009. With the continued growth and expansion of the initiative, the current structure has been outgrown and sustainable long term strategies now need to be implemented.”
The Institute will uphold its mandate to contribute to the film industry on the continent, through networking, project development and upskilling, but will also explore the potential for developing year-round development programmes in partnership with key industry role-players.
The next few months will be business as usual for the DFM, while the institute is set up. South African arts administrator and project manager, Magdalene Reddy of Creative WorkZone, who has extensive experience in the film festival and market sector, has been appointed as the project manager who will oversee the setting up of the institute ahead of the 2020 edition.
The DFM takes place from 17 to 20 July. Visit: www.durbanfilmmart.co.za.
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