DFM Access
Presented as part of DFMI’s year round programme
DFM Access is a 12-week development platform for entry level producers. It provides a nurturing framework for participants with existing long-form or episodic independent film projects to hone and improve their scripts and project packages.
This online incubation programme supports producers in shaping their stories, preparing their project presentations and understanding the marketplace in order to create effective strategies for their current projects and to plan their professional trajectory. The programme consists of one-on-one mentorship and talks led by industry experts. At the end of the 12 week mentorship projects pitch to an independent panel who selects 3 projects to participate in the annual Durban FilmMart as an official project.
Application Information
Applications are now CLOSED.
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Selected Projects to be announced in November 2023
Documentary
Durban’s Finest – The Rise of Durban Kwaito
produced by Bongani Zondi
IKHUBALO
produced by Fezile Zama
Izindlovukazi zoma Maskandi
produced by Khanyisile Zondi
Izintombi Zomkhonto: Flowers of the Revolution
produced by Sithabile Mkhize
KAMDEBOO
produced by Toroga Denver Breda
The Flying Doctor
produced by Keneilwe Sarah Miffie
Ubuntu Swim & surf development
produced by Nkosinamandla Makhathini
Episodic
Burbz
produced by Emma Tollman
Nzumbe
produced by Razeen Dada
SOWING WILD OATS
produced by Lwazi Duma
Zoo People
produced by Nazruddin (Dino) Adrus
Fiction
Briefcase
produced by Ludwe Tomose
IMIMOYA ILINDILE
produced by Slindile Mthembu
Karmic Debt
produced by Lerato Mileng
Mother (Ma)
Minenhle Luthuli
Njuzu
produced by Kudakwashe Maradzika
Selene
produced by Danielle Retief
Sinners
produced by Zahra Dada
Soap
produced by Francois Maree
STOLEN FREEDOM
produced by Leo Phiri
THE GREEKS ON ZAMA STREET
produced by Aurelie Stratton
uNikiwe noPhumelela
produced by Samke Makhoba
Past Projects
Past projects can be accessed in the ‘Archive‘
