DFMI Business Lab
Presented as part of DFMI’s year round programme
A 12-week digital programme of workshops on financial management, business skills, entertainment law and IP, and distribution strategies. The programme is aimed at nurturing and empowering filmmakers to develop sustainable careers. The programme is created to ensure filmmakers in early to mid-career have the necessary skills to effectively engage with a global market. The focus of the programme is to provide the necessary tools for the development of the producer’s business/company.
The programme is presented in English, with simultaneous translation in French and Portuguese
The first edition of DFMI Business Lab was open to DFMI alumni and was presented in partnership with DW Akademie, supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Developments. The second edition was opened to early career film industry professionals from across the continent.
Applications are now closed and will re-open for the next round in August.
Current Participants 2023/24
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Abdifatah Abdi
Somalia
Somali Discovery
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Boi Beatrice Kenneh
Sierra Leone
NeinGwei
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Boris Fredy AGBLO
Benin
FMEDIA
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Chelsea Art
South Africa
Seeart Productions (Pty) Ltd
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DOREEN R. KILIMBE
Tanzania
Dalter Films
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Duwayne-Murphy.png)
Duwayne Murphy
South Africa
Duwayne Murphy
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Emil-Garuba-1.png)
Emil Garuba
Nigeria
Sutoritera Limited
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Faith-Riyano.png)
Faith Riyano
Zimbabwe
Zenith Seed Films
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FAYE BINETOU
Senegal
LADY BLUE PRODUCTION
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Francois Maree
South Africa
off-topic
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GHISLAINE KANGA
Ivory Coast
EN COURS DE CREATION
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Gopalen Parthiben Chellapermal
Mauritius
Wild Square
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Habtamu-Mekonen.png)
Habtamu Mekonen
Ethiopia
Ezil Entertainment
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Ian-Tarimo.png)
Ian Tarimo
Tanzania
Tai Plus
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Ibtissem-Labidi.png)
Ibtissem Labidi
Tunisia
Synergy Productions
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Khangelani-Mtyhalela.png)
Khangelani Mtyhalela
South Africa
KingLani Films Pty Ltd / Siyakha South Africa Youth Culture Initiative Pty Ltd
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Khanyisile-Zondi.png)
Khanyisile Zondi
South Africa
Sinema Agency
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Lauren-Scholtz.png)
Lauren Scholtz
South Africa
Dala Films
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Limbani-Teputepu.png)
Limbani Maxwell Teputepu
Malawi
Tepu Media Pty Ltd
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Madelize-de-Lange.png)
Madelize de Lange
South Africa
The Production Works
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Manar EL-ZOHERY
Egypt
Docreative company
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Momo Oulare
Guinea
Amin Digital Films
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Muhammad-Taymour-1.png)
Muhammad Taymour
Egypt
CHAOS FILMS
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Muhannad-Lamin.png)
Muhannad Lamin
Libya
Khayal Productions
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Naseeba-Bagalaaliwo.png)
Naseeba Bagalaaliwo
Uganda
Independent Producer
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Ndumiso-Gumede.png)
Ndumiso Gumede
South Africa
Phoenix Tree Motion Pictures
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Nduruka-Njoroge-1.png)
NDURUKA NJOROGE
Kenya
BLAAK INK STUDIO
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Omoyefe-Majoroh.png)
Omoyefe Majoroh
Nigeria
Blac Onyx Studios
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Oueslati-Ager.png)
Oueslati Ager
Algeria
TASWIR
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Paul-Wilo.png)
Paul Wilo
Zambia
Real Image Media Africa
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PINGDEWINDE TIEMTORE
Burkina Faso
AMAZIN'GRACE Group
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Rugare-Ponde.png)
Rugare Ponde
Zimbabwe
Azania Rises
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sally-Ngori.png)
Sally Ngori
Kenya
Film Plug Ltd
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Timilehin-Adewoye.png)
Timilehin Adewoye
Nigeria
Mediacode Studio
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Zineb CHAFCHAOUNI MOUSSAOUI
Morocco
Independent Producer
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Florence-mkinga.jpg)
Florence Making
Tanzania
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Gertzon-Pveclidias-Witbooi.jpg)
Gertzon Pveclidias Witbooi
Namibia
Gooday Film Production Cc
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Jabu-Nadia-Newman.jpg)
Jabulile Newman
South Africa
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Jihene-Ayari.jpg)
Jihene Ayari
Tunisia
Mimosas Media Production
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Joan-Njeri_s-Pic-Njeri-Maina.jpg)
Joan Njeri Maina
Kenya
Seitar Afrika
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Khosie-Dali-png.jpg)
Khosie Dali
South Africa
Miss K Productions
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Liese-Kuhn.jpg)
Liese Kuhn
South Africa
Frikken Films
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Liezel-Vermeulen-Liezel-Vermeulen.jpg)
Liezel Vermeulen
South Africa
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Luzuko-Dilima-picture-Luzuko-Dilima.jpg)
Luzuko Dilima
South Africa
New Brighton Entertainment (PTY) LTD
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/margaret-wachera-njeri.jpg)
Margaret Wachera Njeri
Kenya
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Marie-Laurentine-Bayala.jpg)
Marie Laurentine Bayala
Burkina Faso
Storybiz
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Mark-Wambui-Picture-Noni-Ireri.jpg)
Mark Wambui
Kenya
Re-Tuning Cinema In Africa (RECA)
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Merieme-Addou.jpg)
Merieme Addou
Maroc
Irisprod
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Mohamed-Rashad-Mohamed-Rashad.jpg)
Mohamed Rashad Ibrahim
Egypt
Hassala Films
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Moreetsi-Gabang-Headshot-Moreetsi-Gabang.jpg)
Moreetsi Gabang
Botswana
NIO Visuals
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Nomawonga-Khumalo-Headshot-Nomawonga-Khumalo.jpg)
Nomawonga Khumalo
South Africa
Grapefruit Gardens
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Nuotama-Bodomo-director-photo-Ngozi-Nwadiogbu-Assistant-to-Nuotama-Bodomo.jpg)
Nuotama Bodomo
Ghana
Mothertongue
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Oge-Obasi.jpg)
Oge Obasi
Nigeria
Fiery Film Company
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Orlando-Mabasso.jpg)
Orlando Miguel Mabasso Junior
Mozambique
![](https://www.durbanfilmmart.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Pedro-Soulé.jpg)
Pedro Soulé
Cabo Verde
Kriolscope