The 5th edition of the Durban FilmMart’s deadline
for film project submissions is tomorrow (February 18) and filmmakers who have
not yet submitted their projects are urged to act fast or miss out on this
exciting initiative.
A partnership between the Durban Film Office and The Durban
International Film Festival, with principal funding from the city of Durban, The
Durban FilmMart is a co-production and finance market aimed at developing and
assisting emerging African filmmakers. Now approaching its five-year milestone,
the 2014 Durban FilmMart takes place in Durban from July 18 to 21, during the
35th edition of the Durban International Film Festival (July 17 to 27).
The call for submission of feature-length fiction,
documentary and animation films, which opened on October 25, will now close on 18
February.
The four-day affair that serves as a meeting place for
national and international film producers, buyers, financiers, sales agents,
funders and other film professionals, promises a programme that is jam-packed
with informative workshops, engaging discussions and exciting interactive
opportunities.
“The Durban FilmMart is a gateway to exciting experiences
that hold no bounds to the success you can achieve as an African filmmaker,”
says Durban Film Office Head Toni Monty. “Don’t miss out on your window of
opportunity, this is your chance to make your mark. This year, we will select
20 projects to participate in the 2014 Finance Forum.”
Ten fiction projects and ten documentary projects will be
selected for one-on-one meetings with potential investors and co-producers in
the Finance Forum. The documentary projects will also be pitched to a panel of
commissioning editors and funders in the DOC Circle Pitching Forum.
The final day of the Durban FilmMart includes the closing
night dinner which alongside partners and sponsors, will award prizes in
various categories to selected participants. Awards include prize-money towards
the funding and development of the film project as well as sponsorship grants
to attend various international film festivals and their respective film
markets across the globe.
“This is a brilliant opportunity to not only develop your
film project and cultivate your filmmaking skills, but also to build your
global network and learn from established film professionals.” added Monty.
Call for submission of film projects close on 18 February
2014.
For more information on the Durban FilmMart and how to
submit your project visit www.durbanfilmmart.com. For further enquires contact:info@durbanfilmmart.com
or call+27 31 311 4243
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