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.
DFM Access 2024 - Official Projects
Documentary
AFRICA AI
Producer and Co-director: Amílcar Patel
AFRICA AI
Co-director: Chris Kets
The One Who Sings
Producer: Cameron Lawry
The One Who Sings
Director: Chelsea Art
MADOSINI THE LEGACY
Producer: Leroy Mnyulwa
MADOSINI THE LEGACY
Director: Herbert Delaney
Episodic
Color Me Blue
Producer and director: Karabo Mokoena
INKANYAMBA
Producer and director: Obett Motaung
World Without End
Producer: Morgan Morris
World Without End
Director: Stephen Nagel
Fiction
Morning Light
Producer and director: Luhnar Pickering
Mulisa
Co-producer: Nhlanhla Ndaba
Mulisa
Co-producer and director: Fanney Tsimong
The Pathfinder
Producer and director: Rafieka Davis
UNOMBULELO (working title)
Producer and director: Philile Njikija
Time Travelling While Black
Producer: by Kopano Motsekoa
Time Travelling While Black
Director: Mazi
LOVE RUNS WILD
Producer and director: Njabulo (Soulist De Blac) Mashinini
Past Projects
Past projects can be accessed in the ‘Archive‘
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