TEN South African emerging filmmakers will have an opportunity to hone their pitching skills at this year’s Durban FilmMart (DFM) Jumpstart – a compact programme that essentially provides a springboard for filmmakers new to the industry, which takes place in Durban from 14 to 17 July during the Durban International Film Festival.
Supported by DFM partner, Produire au Sud of Festival des 3 Continents, in Nantes, France, the programme aims to introduce emerging filmmakers to the art of project pitching, and will also provide participants with a guide on how to maximise festivals and markets, and expose them to the workings of local and international industry.
“Often for filmmakers, new to the scene, this is a very daunting task, and if they have never been exposed to how pitches are conducted would find it very intimidating doing so for the first time. So this programme provides a safe and engaging introduction for filmmakers to be exposed to the inner workings of the pitch,” said Toni Monty, head of the DFO.
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Jumpstart begins on July 13 with an introduction and overview. The next day, participants will take part in a workshop conducted by Stefano Tealdi, seasoned producer and director who also tutors film development and production at universities and master courses, and film pitching for organisations.
Interested filmmakers are invited to apply for this programme. Submissions are now open and will close at 5pm on 16 June.
The programme is for emerging South Africa Filmmakers only. Applicants must submit their project synopsis and filmmaker profile. To apply email info@durbanfilmmart.com and use Jumpstart Application in the subject line.
For further information about the Durban FilmMart or to register go to www.durbanfilmmart.com.
