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Applications for the Hot Docs-Blue Ice Group Documentary Fund are now OPEN!
Jun 23 2017 12:00AM
The Fund offers valuable resources to support professional development. Each year, up to five funded projects are invited to participate in a year-long mentorship program with dedicated international mentors, as well as receiving funding.
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Final Durban International Film Festival 2017 programme released today
Jun 19 2017 12:00AM
At a media briefing earlier today at Maharani Hotel, recently appointed Festival Manager, Chipo Zhou, was thrilled to introduce stakeholders to the programme including screenings across the city and surrounding townships, the training workshops, and opening and closing films for the fest.
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Durban FilmMart - Offering the African Film Industry Opportunities to Connect and Develop
Jun 19 2017 12:00AM
With the thematic focus of “Women Led Film - Disrupting the Status Quo”, the DFM and DIFF, together with the Durban Film Office, the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), the lobby and advocacy organization Sisters Working in Film and Television (SWIFT), and international partner CaribbeanTales Media Group, will be focusing on the role of women in the industry. The programme will present a number of workshops, roundtables and panel discussions with leading women in film.
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Exciting Lineup of Speakers for DFM 2017
Jun 13 2017 12:00AM
A diverse and insightful industry programme has been scheduled for this year’s DFM, which aims to stimulate collaboration between African filmmakers and international producers and financiers. Key speakers include film distributor Tilane Jones, audience development specialist Moikgantsi Kgama, film executive Charles Hopkins, writer-director Shmerah Passchier, virtual reality expert Ingrid Kopp
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Virtual Reality Showcase at DFM 2017
Jun 5 2017 12:00AM
An exploration of the possibilities of Virtual Reality (VR) will be one of the highlights of the 8th Durban FilmMart (DFM), Africa’s premier film finance and co-production forum, which takes place at the Tsogo Sun Elangeni Hotel from July 14 to 17 during the Durban International Film Festival.
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REALNESS AFRICAN SCREENWRITER’S RESIDENCY 2017 SELECTION ANNOUNCED AT THE CANNES FILM FESTIVAL.
Jun 1 2017 12:00AM
Realness 2017 begins on 3 June when the participants begin their residency at the Nirox Foundation in the Cradle of Humankind. They will be mentored by script consultant Nadja Dumouchel for their first week and will then enjoy 4 weeks of solid writing. In July they will attend the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) where they will present their projects to the industry under the mentorship of Selina Ukwuoma at the Durban FilmMart.
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Jumpstart – Pitching programme for emerging South African filmmakers at Durban FilmMart
May 24 2017 12:00AM
Interested filmmakers are invited to apply for this programme. Submissions are now open and will close at5pm on June 16, 2017.
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CaribbeanTales and Durban FilmMart Join Forces to Support African Women Filmmakers
May 17 2017 4:00PM
The winner will qualify to participate in the renowned CaribbeanTales Incubator (CTI), in Toronto, Canada. CTI is a year-round development and production hub for Caribbean and Caribbean Diaspora Producers that aims to create strong, compelling and sustainable content for the global market.
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Women Led Film – Disrupting the Status Quo
May 10 2017 12:00AM
Calling for an inclusive dialogue on the role of women, the eThekwini Municipality’s film industry arm - the Durban Film Office, the Durban International Film Festival, the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), the lobby and advocacy organization Sisters Working in Film and Television (SWIFT), and international partner CaribbeanTales Media Group, are all providing input into the Women Led Film - Disrupting the Status Quo programme within this year’s DFM which takes place from July 14 -17 in Durban.
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Announcement of DIFF Manager
Apr 17 2017 12:00AM
One of Africa’s leading and long running film festivals – the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) – proudly announces the newly-appointed DIFF Manager. It is with great pleasure that we announce Ms. Chipo Zhou who assumed this permanent position on 1 April 2017.
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8th Durban FilmMart announces Official Project Selection for 2017 edition
May 8 2017 12:00PM
A record 22 fiction feature films and documentaries projects in development from around Africa have been selected for the 8th edition of the Durban FilmMart (DFM) which takes place in Durban, South Africa from July 14 to 17.
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Update on 2014 DFM Project Alison the movie
May 5 2017 12:00AM
After recently being nominated for Best Documentary at this year’s Silwerskermfees 2016, Alison the movie has since been bestowed the top honour of INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN PLATINUM AWARD WINNER for best documentary at this year’s World Humanitarian Film Awards.
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South African film ‘Inxeba’ (The Wound) Hits the Big Screen in France
May 5 2017 12:00AM
The film which was a 2014 Durban FilmMart project, was released on 41 screens in France, including six in Paris, seven in Lyon, seven in Marseille and seven in Bordeaux. The film stars Nakhane Toure as Xolani, a lonely factory worker, who joins the men of his community in the mountains of the Eastern Cape to initiate a group of teenage boys into manhood. When Kwanda (Niza Jay Ncoyini), a defiant initiate from the city, discovers his secret, Xolani's entire existence begins to unravel.
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Realness Pan African Screenwriters’ Residency - update on progress
Apr 25 2017 12:00AM
After attending Durban FilmMart (DFM) as Durban Talents in 2016, the Realness residents worked at Nirox in the Cradle of Humankind for 6 weeks under the mentorship of Nadja Dumochel and Selina Ukwuoma. Following this they had a further 6 weeks to polish their work from home and submit the drafts to the awards committees.
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Delegate Registration opens today for 8th Durban FilmMart
Apr 18 2017 6:00PM
Registration opens today (April 18) and there is an early Bird registration discount for those booking before 23 June 2017. Fees are R1,630.00 (ZAR) for the 4 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 Masterclasses and the Africa in Focus programme.
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10th Talents Durban – Call for Submission 14--18 July 2017
Mar 9 2017 12:00AM
DEADLINE: 5 May 2017
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DIFF 2017 CALL FOR ENTRIES
Feb 3 2017 12:00AM
REMINDER:
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South African film, The Wound to open the Panorama programme of the Berlin International Film Festival
Dec 21 2016 12:00AM
Just after celebrating its selection to have its world premiere in competition at the Sundance Film festival in the USA, the film-makers of the South African film The Wound, have received news that the film has been selected to open the Berlin International Film Festival’s Panorama section in February 2017.
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Final Call for Projects for 2017 Durban FilmMart – Edition 8
Dec 12 2016 12:00AM
Today is D-Day - a reminder that submissions of projects for the 8th edition of The Durban FilmMart (DFM), which takes place in Durban, South Africa from 14 to 17 July 2017 will close today - 12 December 2016.
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The Wound to Make World Premiere at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival
Dec 5 2016 12:00AM
The Wound tells the story Xolani, a lonely Xhosa factory worker who joins the men of his community in the mountains of the Eastern Cape to initiate a group of teenage boys into manhood. When a defiant initiate from the city discovers his best kept secret, Xolani's entire existence begins to unravel.
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APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE REALNESS PAN AFRICAN SCRIPTWRITING RESIDENCY 2017
Nov 29 2016 12:00AM
ealness is a pioneering residency that provides filmmakers with the opportunity to hone and develop their creative scriptwriting skills. It serves to address the need for promising African film projects to be supported in their development phase to be able to realistically compete in global film markets.
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Call For Applications : SA-France Co-Production Workshop
Nov 7 2016 12:00AM
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) and the National Centre for Cinema (CNC) of France, in conjunction with the French Embassy in South Africa, are organising a 2 day co-production workshop between the two countries, which will be held in Paris the week of 27 March 2017 (date TBC).
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Train of Salt and Sugar – wins Best Film at Joburg Film Festival
Nov 7 2016 12:00AM
The Mozambiquan Train of Salt and Sugar, a 2014 Durban FilmMart project, directed by Licínio Azevedo, which had its African premiere in competition at the Joburg Film Festival won the Festival’s inaugural Best Film Award on Saturday.
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DIFF Film Manager post
Oct 24 2016 12:00AM
DIFF seeks a new manager
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Women's Voices Now (WVN) Online Film Festival
Oct 24 2016 12:00AM
Women’s Voices Now seeks to amplify the voices of all women. We believe in the power of free expression to realize the aspirations of women's rights. At WVN, we look for compelling films in the documentary, narrative, and experimental genres that push boundaries and subvert expectations.
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Train of Salt and Sugar – a film by Licínio Azevedo for Joburg Film Festival
Oct 18 2016 12:00AM
Train of Salt and Sugar, which was a selected project at the 2014 Durban FilmMart, has it’s SA premiere at the Joburg Film Festival on 29th of October at 4 pm. Entrance is free of charge on a first comes first basis at the iconic Alexander Theatre in Braamfontein.
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CROSSCURRENTS DOCUMENTARY FUND – SHORT/INTERACTIVE/EXPERIMENTAL STREAM
Oct 17 2016 12:00AM
The CrossCurrents Doc Fund provides one successful applicant per year with a grant of $10,000 CDN (ten thousand dollars), which could reflect up to 100 per cent of the project’s production budget.
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New CEO at Göteborg Film Festival
Oct 5 2016 12:00AM
Mirja Wester takes over as CEO of Göteborg Film Festival. Mirja is well-established in the film industry and has worked at the festival for several years in different capacities, most recently as Festival Manager.
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Call for Projects for 2017 Durban FilmMart – Edition 8
Oct 3 2016 12:00AM
Submissions of projects for the 8th edition of The Durban FilmMart (DFM), which takes place in Durban, South Africa from 14 to 17 July 2017 will open on October 12, 2016.
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CineMart - Call for Projects
Aug 31 2016 12:00AM
Deadline 16 September 2016
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Berlinale Co-Production Market: New Opportunities for International Feature-Length Fiction Film Projects
Aug 25 2016 12:00AM
Until October 12, experienced producers from around the world may submit feature-length fiction film projects to the Berlinale Co-Production Market 2017. With budgets between one and 20 million euros, the projects should be suitable for international co-production, and have 30% of their financing or at least local production support already in place.
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SOUTH AFRICAN FILM BUSINESS TRAINERS TAKES A BOLD STEP FORWARD
Aug 2 2016 12:00AM
For the second year in a row at the Durban FilmMart Tina-Louise Smith and Orla Garriques ran the Business Model Programme. This Programme is a series of dynamic, interactive workshops, running over the four days of the FilmMart, consisting of the Trainers’ Boot Camp, Producers’ Workshops and the Industry Panel.
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Film4Africa Global Video Competition
Jul 28 2016 12:00AM
The competition invites filmmakers between the ages of 14-35 years from around the world to express their vision for a sustainable future by creating a Public Service Advertisement (less than 1 min) or a Short Film (1-5 minutes) about climate action.
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CALLING ALL ASPIRING SCREENWRITERS TO THE HOT PLATE SCRIPTWRITING INCUBATION PROGRAMME
Jul 28 2016 12:00AM
Award winning film and television production company, Coal Stove Pictures, is inviting all writers that have a desire for a career in the television and film industry to apply to The Hot Plate Scriptwriting Incubation Programme. This exciting programme combines the elements of an internship, a writing course and an incubator, into a three-month course that will take place in Newtown Johannesburg.
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Call For Entries Berlinale Talents
Jul 7 2016 12:00AM
Deadline 1 September 2016
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Durban International Film Festival Announces Award Winners for 2016
Jun 26 2016 12:00AM
The Durban International Film Festival announced its award-winners tonight (June 25) at the closing ceremony of the festival’s 37th edition at the Playhouse prior to the screening of the closing film, The Space in Between – Marina Abramovic and Brazil.
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The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) of South Africa and the Namibia Film Commission (NFC) Sign Agreement during DIFF 2016
Jun 22 2016 12:00AM
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) and the Namibia Film Commission (NFC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding
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Durban FilmMart Awards 2016
Jun 21 2016 12:00AM
“DFM is considered one of Africa’s most important film finance platforms and industry gatherings, and this year around 550 film-makers from around the globe, with a significant representation from Africa, attended the festival for four days of pitching, forums and networking sessions,” says Toni Monty, Head of the Durban Film Office. “Over 600 meetings were held, in a robust and very engaging event this year.”
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DURBAN FILMMART 2013 FINANCE FORUM WINNER ‘FIVE FINGERS FOR MARSEILLES’ SADDLES UP
Jun 16 2016 12:00AM
Seven years after writer Sean Drummond and director Michael Matthews first set out on an 8000km research and development journey around the country, The Be Phat Motel Film Company and Game 7 Films’ Five Fingers for Marseilles, which was a project at the 2013 Durban FilmMart, is taking its next big step to the big screen. The film, a contemporary South African thriller modelled on the western and played in Sesotho and isiXhosa, with a top-tier, fully local cast, begins production in the Eastern Cape in July 2016, in association with Stage 5 Films and Above the Clouds.
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DIFF AND SAGE ANNOUNCE EDITING AWARDS
Jun 15 2016 12:00AM
The South African Guild of Editors (SAGE) has announced that the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) has included an award for best editing this year. The American Cinema Editors (ACE) has over a number of years campaigned for the inclusion of a Film Editing awards category at international film festivals. In support of this initiative, SAGE consulted with the DIFF management team in early 2016, and the festival has decided to implement an award for Best Editor for this year’s festival.
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Oliver Hermanus’ Latest Film Makes SA Debut at DIFF
Jun 14 2016 12:00AM
Award-winning South African director Oliver Hermanus’ new film, The Endless River, will have its first South African screening at the Durban International Film Festival this month.
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Award winning South African documentary at DIFF
Jun 13 2016 12:00AM
The South African documentary Lost Tongue, winner of the Women Film Critics Circle Award, is set to screen at the 37th Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) which takes place from June 16 and 26.
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Durban’s KZNSA Gallery Short Films Hub and Journeymen Exhibition
Jun 13 2016 12:00AM
The KZNSA Gallery in Glenwood, Durban will once again be the Short Films Hub for the 37th Durban International Film Festival (DIFF). In addition, the gallery will be home to opening night film The Journeymen’s accompanying photographic exhibition entitled Twenty Journeyfrom June 18 to 24.
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37th Durban International Film Festival: Free Public Screenings
Jun 13 2016 12:00AM
The Durban International Film Festival, which takes place from June 16 to 26, will host a series of free public screenings. The DIFF will travel to Clermont, Kwangcolosi, Inanda, Umlazi, KwaMashu and the city centre, where people will have the opportunity to watch this year’s opening night film The Journeymen as well as the comedy - Wonder Boy for President, starring Kagiso Lediga.
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Durban filmmaker returns to Durban International Film Festival with Radio Rats documentary
Jun 13 2016 12:00AM
“Jiving and Dying - The Radio Rats Story” sees Durban filmmaker Michael Cross return to the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) (16-26 June) with a documentary about a band he argues are so much more than one-hit wonders.
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SARAFINA! COMMEMORATES 40 YEARS OF 16 JUNE 1976
Jun 9 2016 12:00AM
Leading the initiatives is a unique collaboration between Videovision Entertainment, United International Pictures, Ster Kinekor, Nu Metro, Times Media and e.tv to have free screenings of Sarafina! at selected cinemas across South Africa at 12 noon on 16 June 2016. The participating cinemas are: Baywest, Bedford Centre, Blue Route, Bridge, Brooklyn, Canal Walk, Carlton Centre, Clearwater, East Rand Mall, Eastgate, Eikestad, Galleria, Gateway, The Glen, Key West, Kollanade, Loch Logan Development, Maponya Mall, Menlyn Park, Mimosa, Mooi River, Newtown Junction, Northcape (Kimberley), Parow, The Pavilion, Sandton, Southgate, Sterland, TygerValley, Vaal Mall, Nu Metro V&A and Walmer Park.
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TALENTS DURBAN 2015 PARTICIPANTS ANNOUNCED
Jun 8 2016 12:00AM
Talents Durban is one of the six Talents International programmes formed by Berlinale Talents. The other Talents programmes include Talents Beirut in Lebanon, Talents Buenos Aires in Argentina, Talents Sarajevo in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Talents Tokyo in Japan and Talents Guadalajara in Mexico. 20 filmmakers from eight countries across the continent, including South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Mozambique, Ethiopia, Egypt and Madagascar, will be in attendance.
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Durban International Film Festival Partners with Festival Scope Pro – Online Platform for Film Professionals
Jun 7 2016 12:00AM
The partnership between DIFF and Festival Scope Pro aims to bring a greater visibility – and potentially a wider distribution – to the African film industry. Each film will be made available after its initial screening, bringing them from Durban, South Africa, straight to film professionals’ screens.
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Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu to feature at 37th Durban International Film Festival
Jun 7 2016 12:00AM
Kalushi screens at DIFF on Saturday, June 18, at 16:00 at The Playhouse, Thursday, June 23, at 12:00 at Luthuli Museum in Groutville and Saturday, June 25 at 20:00 at Musgrave Ster Kinekor.
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CALL FOR PROJECTS Digital Lab Africa
Jun 7 2016 12:00AM
Digital Lab Africa is a new platform for African talent in multimedia, organised by the French Institute of South Africa, in partnership with DISCOP AFRICA and TRACE.
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