Deadline:
March 31, 2017
The 38th Durban International Film Festival
(DIFF) is calling upon filmmakers from Durban and surrounding areas to submit
their films.
The call is open to entry-level applicants,
preferably those who have not worked on high budget films in the industry, but
have a strong desire to feature in the next edition of the Durban International
Film Festival. The festival will host screenings at selected hubs with
workshops taking place alongside the film exhibitions. Workshops will be
offered with a high emphasis on practical skills in video camera operation,
composition, scripting and video editing. Successful participants will have
space to screen their films and have access to Durban audiences.
It is important that filmmakers around the
city of Durban make their submissions early for consideration. The search is for
films that are narrated in indigenous languages with English subtitles.
Application
Process:
Applicants are required to submit a link on
MP4 720p minimum.
The main language should be indigenous with
English subtitles.
Applications must contain full contact
details of the applicant.
Preview copies may be delivered to the
following address if requested by DIFF:
Centre for Creative Arts – Low Budget Films;
University of KwaZulu-Natal; Howard College Campus; Durban 4041 or e-mailed to:
diff@ukzn.ac.za.
Queries may be addressed to: 031 260
1817/2506 or e-mail: Gumedeg3@ukzn.ac.za.
Closing date for submissions is March 31, 2017.
Selected candidates will be informed before May 5, 2017.
Note:
The sessions will be in English and
isiZulu. Participants must attend all the workshop sessions and exhibitions
(08h00- 14h00). These seminars will be held during the 38th Durban
International Film Festival, which runs from July 18 to 23, 2017. There will be
guest speakers and other industry experts to facilitate these sessions.
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