The 15th edition of the Durban FilmMart (DFM) wrapped up earlier this week, concluding with the presentation of the 2024 DFM Awards on Monday 22 July.
The continental film showcase took place from 19 to 22 July in Durban, South Africa under the theme “African Visions Unleashed: From Disruption to Accountability.” The event successfully brought together 1460 film professionals and filmmakers from 58 countries across the continent and beyond.
“We are delighted to have hosted such a dynamic array of filmmakers from across the African continent. They entrusted us with their projects and ideas, and generously shared their time, expertise, and passion through enriching conversations, creating a truly African event,” said Magdalene Reddy, Director of the Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI). “The talent showcased in this year’s programme and film projects presented exemplify the strength of African cinema. The memories made, networks expanded, and partnerships forged have significantly contributed to DFM’s enduring legacy and impact. We extend our gratitude to our partners for their support in celebrating and elevating African storytellers, producers, and content creators.”
Some of the key awards, which translate to sizeable funding for the films and the creators behind them, include:
Known Inner Circle Award
$10,000
Acts of Man (South Africa) – Producer: Sean Drummond and Director: Sheetal Magan
Red Sea Film Fund Award (Fiction)
$5,000
Londoner (Nigeria) – Producers: Pamela Drameh and Sarudzayi Marufu and Director: Babatunde Apalowo
Red Sea Film Fund Award (Documentary)
$5,000
Africa AI (South Africa) – Producer: Amílcar Patel and Directors: Amílcar Patel and Chris Kets
Game Changer Films Award
$5,000
The Moon Can’t Run (South Africa, Zambia) – Producer: Shveta Naidoo and Director: Naishe Nyamubaya and Coproducer: Niza Lou Waldburger
CANAL+ Development Grant
€5,000 with a development contract
Children of Honey (Tanzania, United Kingdom) – Producer: Natalie Humphreys and Director: Jigar Ganatra
TRT Award
$5,000
Dear Tarkovsky (Tunisia) – Producer: Asma Chiboub and Director: Firas Khoury
Established in 2020, the Durban FilmMart Institute is a non-profit company that facilitates local and international trade and investment in African film content. The mission of the Institute is to provide appropriate and effective programmes and services to promote, support and facilitate investment in African cinema, so that African film industry professionals and products are competitive and celebrated globally.
Click here to see the full list of DFMI awards.
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Publish date : 2024-07-28 10:11:29
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