Proposals to the recently launched Development Fund
Programme of the Durban Film Office closes this Monday (January 13) at 17h00 –
local filmmakers are encouraged to submit their proposals immediately!
Designed for the first time to cater for experienced and
seasonal local filmmakers, the programme will provide financial assistance to
already-developed film project proposals.
The Durban Film Office (DFO) is the film industry
development arm of the eThekwini Municipality, mandated to position Durban as a
world-class film production destination and facilitator for the development of
the local film industry. The DFO drives activity and development in the sector
in order to boost tourism, job creation and the development of core skills and
SMMEs in the region.
DFO’s Toni Monty notes the need for initial funding for
filmmakers who deserve and require a kick-start to their film project and to
realise their dreams in filmmaking becoming a reality: “We believe the
programme will offer an ideal investment opportunity for both locally
distinguished filmmakers as well as towards the promotion of our progressive
film industry,” he says.
The programme will accept project proposals that display
commercial viability, prospective investment and collaboration opportunities as
well as local and global competitiveness.
The Development Fund Programme will provide development funding
to a maximum value of R250,000 per project. It will support two projects per
annum and will commence from April 1, 2014.
The programme is open to experienced writers, producers,
directors based in Durban who need to develop projects for local and
international investors, markets and audiences.
All project submissions must be delivered to: Development
Fund Programme - Attention: Mr Fezile Peko, Durban Film Office, 11th Floor
Rennie House, 41 Margaret Mncadi Avenue, Durban.
To receive an application form or for more information on
how to apply (requirements, process etc) contact Development Fund Programme
Project Manager, Fezile Peko; email Fezile.peko@durban.gov.za
or phone 031 311 4788.
For more information on the Durban Film Office visit www.durbanfilmoffice.co.za
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