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Official DFM project selection for the 7th Durban FilmMart --
Tue, 17 May 2016 12:47
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Nineteen documentaries and fiction feature film projects from around Africa have been selected for this years Durban FilmMart (DFM) which takes place in Durban, South Africa from 17 to 20 June 2016.
DFM is a joint collaboration between the Durban Film Office (DFO) and the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF). The aim of DFM is to raise the visibility of African cinema, to stimulate film production on the continent and facilitate project collaborations amongst African filmmakers. The DFM as a result creates an ideal environment for African filmmakers, broadcasters and top film experts to come together, and engage in critical dialogue and creative thinking about future projects. DFM is also an important networking event for filmmakers from around the globe and has become an important springboard for African projects to be realised.
The Durban FilmMart, now in its it 7th edition, has selected 19 projects from across Africa, including Uganda, Egypt, Kenya, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Tunisia and South Africa.
We are delighted with the range of projects and countries represented at this years DFM, says Toni Monty, head of the DFO. We look forward to welcoming and engaging with these filmmakers, and being a facilitator and catalyst for the development of their films. We have seen so many projects go on to be awarded further opportunities to develop at various other markets, and eventually be screened in cinemas and festivals around the world, and have no doubt that many of these projects will follow the same path. In previous years, and including this year, past DFM projects have been selected for the Durban International Film Festival, testimony to the value this market adds to the development process.
These fiction and documentary filmmakers will be attending the DFM for one-on-one meetings with potential investors and co-producers in the Finance Forum. The projects will also have an opportunity to pitch to a panel of commissioning editors from local and international funders, and financiers. The selected project participants will also be given opportunities to network and meet industry professionals during several scheduled industry sessions.
DFM 2016 project selection
Documentary:
Dungeon Keepers - South Africa. Producer: James Walsh. Director: James Walsh.
For Your Precious Love South Africa. Producers: Steve Buxt and David Heitner. Director: Keith Jones.
Hatim s Dream - Uganda. Producer: Nathan Magoola. Director: Matthew Bishanga.
Lift like a Girl Egypt. Producer: Mayye Zayed. Co-producer: Moritz Helmes. Director: Amrosh Badr.
Spirits of the Karoo South Africa. Producer: Zinzi Nkenene. Directors: Engelbert Phiri and Zinzi Nkenene.
Testament Kenya. Producer: Meena Nanji. Directors: Meena Nanji and Zippy Kimundu.
The Letter Kenya. Producers: Maia von Lekow and Chris King. Directors: Maia von Lekow and Chris King.
Voetsak! Us, Brothers? South Africa. Producer: Trish Urquhart. Co-producer: Sean Moloi. Director: Andy Spitz.
Where we Belong Ghana/South Africa. Producer: Osei Owusu Banahene. Director: Ben Johnson.
Wiz of Zim South Africa. Producers: Lesedi Oluko Moche and Carolyn Carew. Director: Samora Sekhukhune.
Fiction:
Abnormal Loads South Africa. Producers: Elias Ribeiro and Cait Panesgrouw. Director: Neil Coppen.
Disco Afrika Madagascar. Producer: Razanajaona Ambinintsoa Luck. Executive producers: Herizo Rabary and Randriamantsoa. Director: Razanajaona Ambinintsoa Luck.
Down and Dirty South Africa. Producers: Damir Radonic and Angie Mills. Director: Angie Mills.
Headland South Africa. Producer: David Horler. Director: Elan Gamaker.
Imprisoned South Africa. Producer: Suda Sing. Director: Jayan Moodley.
Inga, Inge Zimbabwe. Producer: Veronique Doumbe. Director: Tsitsi Dangarembga.
People You May Know South Africa. Producer: Laurence Hamburger. Director: Zandile Tisani.
The Mango Tree that Danced with Sea Breeze Kenya. Producer: Lungeleni Zondi. Director: Phillippa Ndsi-Herrmann.
Un Fils Tunisia. Producer: Habib Attia. Director: Mehdi M. Barsaoui.
The DFM also invites filmmakers who do not have projects selected for the market and industry professionals, to attend as delegates for the programme of master classes, forums and networking events during the four-day market. Registration is now open and all details are available on the DFM website.
Partners of this year s DFM include AfriDocs, CineMart, Durban Tourism, Goethe-Institut, Hot docs Blue Ice Fund, International Documentary Film, Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), KZN Film Commission, National Film and Video Foundation, Produire au Sud, Restless Talent Management, S rfond, Sundance Institute, Talents Durban, Versfeld & Associates and VideoVision Entertainment.
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