The Durban FilmMart (DFM) organisers are calling on local filmmakers to submit their documentary or feature film projects by Friday, 31 January.
Filmmakers are invited to submit their projects no matter how early in its development it is, so long as it has a producer and director attached to it, according to Don Edkins, documentary filmmaker and the DFM’s documentary film mentor. “The DFM is a brilliant way in which filmmakers are able to galvanize interest in their ideas, get people excited about being involved or helping them develop the project. It may be that the project could then be taken to its next level by being invited to another market for further development, or find financing through the pitches. The possibilities are endless.”
The DFM takes place from 17 to 20 July, hosting 10 documentary and 10 feature projects at its co-production and finance forum. The producer, director or writer on the project must be an African citizen and can either be living on the continent or in the Diaspora.
Details: http://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/ProjectSubmissions
