Delegate registration for the Durban FilmMart 05 now opens

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Delegate registration for the Durban FilmMart 2015 now opens --

Fri, 15 May 2015 11:09

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Now in its 6th edition, the Durban FilmMart (DFM), which takes place from 17 to 20 July 2015, is a joint programme of Durban Film Office, the city s industry development unit, and the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) as an endeavour to raise the visibility of African cinema, stimulate production on the continent, and facilitate project collaboration between African filmmakers.

DFM is presented in three strategic pillars: the Finance Forum, Master Classes and Africa in Focus workshops, and also offers a series of networking sessions with like-minded industry representatives.

The overall objective of the FilmMart is to support, facilitate and develop the growth of African film content. says Durban Film Office s head, Toni Monty. The DFM, promises delegates access to influential experts, broadcasters and financiers in the film industry and creates a space for industry professionals to forge strategic relationships.

Delegates have access to Master classes held with leading industry experts in the areas of concept development, project packaging, co-production development, new media, finance, marketing, distribution, and other themes.

The DFM s co-production market will present ten feature films and ten documentary films in development to industry experts. Following rigorous meetings and sessions with these experts, projects are awarded a number of grants for further development.

Key partners and supporters of the Durban FilmMart 2015 that will be represented in Durban, include International Film Festival Rotterdams (IFFR) CineMart; the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA); the Berlinale Film Festival, HotDocs - Blue Ice Documentary Film Fund; New Cinema Network Rome; Produire au Sud; Restless Talent Management; National Film and Video Foundation, South Africa; the KwaZulu Natal Film Commission; Durban Film Office, South Africa; the Namibian Film Commission; Afrinolly, Nigeria; VideoVision Entertainment and many others.

Early Bird registration is open until 27 June 2015. Early Bird fees are R1485 (ZAR) for the four day event which includes access to allocated sessions, lunch, access to DFM networking events, entrance into the Durban International Film Festival screenings (subject to ticket availability), listing in the DFM Industry Manual and access to Master classes and Africa in Focus programme. After 27 June, fees are R2035.

Click here to register now!

View Durban FilmMart 2015 Programme here!

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