Durban FilmMart 2020 is open for submissions
The project-in-development section of the DFM offers opportunities for film-makers to pitch to industry experts with the view to advancing their ideas closer to production.
PROJECT submissions for the 11th Durban FilmMart (DFM), Africa’s leading film industry co-production market, is now open; and closes on 31 January 2020.
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The 11th DFM is scheduled to take place from 17 to 20 July 2020, during the 41st Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) in Durban, South Africa.
A joint programme of the Durban Film Office (DFO), the eThekwini Municipality’s industry development unit and the DIFF, the DFM aims to support and stimulate the growth of the African film industry and develop connections between African filmmakers and the world.
The project-in-development section of the DFM offers opportunities for film-makers to pitch to industry experts with the view to advancing their ideas closer to production.
The 2020 edition of DFM over four days will include pitching sessions for projects in development, workshops, panel discussions and seminars with industry experts and the ever-popular networking sessions enabling film-makers to connect and re-connect with an array of significant representatives from the industry both locally and internationally.
Last year the market drew a record number of more than 1 000 delegates, including film-makers, distributors, broadcasters, agents, financiers and investors from around the world.
The selection panel will choose up to 10 documentaries and 10 fiction feature length film projects from the submissions.
Selected projects will be announced in early May 2020 and those involved will participate in a programme of mentorship and project packaging before presenting their projects to potential investors at the Durban FilmMart in July 2020.
Full-length feature and documentary film projects with Africans in the major creative roles (writers, directors and producers) who are looking for co-producers, financiers, sales agents and funders, are invited to submit.
For more about the Durban FilmMart 2020, project submission criteria and how to submit a project, visit www.durbanfilmmart.com
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