Deadline:
June 16, 2017, at 17h00
Ten South African emerging filmmakers will
have an opportunity to hone their pitching skills at this year’s Durban
FilmMart (DFM) Jumpstart – a compact programme that essentially provides a
springboard for filmmakers new to the industry, which takes place in Durban
from July 14 to 17 during the Durban International Film Festival.
Supported by DFM partner, Produire au Sud
of Festival des 3 Continents, in Nantes, France, the programme aims to
introduce emerging filmmakers to the art of project pitching, and will also
provide participants with a guide on how to maximize festivals and markets, and
expose them to the workings of local and international industry.
This is also a way that they are provided
with a professional introduction to the international co-production market,”
explains Toni Monty, Head of the DFO. “Often for filmmakers, new to the scene,
this is a very daunting task, and if they have never been exposed to how
pitches are conducted would find it very intimidating doing so for the first
time. So this programme provides a safe and engaging introduction for
filmmakers to be exposed to the inner workings of the pitch.”
Jumpstart begins on July 13 with an
introduction and overview. The next day, participants will take part in a
workshop conducted by Stefano Tealdi, seasoned producer and director who also
tutors film development and production at universities and master courses, and film
pitching for organisations, such as Biennale Cinema College, Cannes Film
Market, Festival des 3 Continents – Produire au Sud, Media Business School, Med
Film Factory, Scuola Holden, TFL-Torino Film Lab, ZELIG Film School.
They will also participate in the edgy
Restless Talent Pitch workshop and will be eligible to put their names forward
for random selection to pitch their project at the Restless Talent Pitch at
DFM. The workshop and pitch are hosted by Restless Talent Management, the first
global management company to focus on African talent.
The candidates will have opportunities to
discuss their projects with mentors, take part in a Virtual Reality workshop,
attend a co-production workshop hosted by the NFVF and observe the Talents
Durban Story Junction session – activities all aimed to further develop their
pitching skills and confidence.
Interested filmmakers are invited to apply
for this programme. Submissions are now open and will close at 17h00 on June
16, 2017.
The programme is for emerging South Africa
Filmmakers only. Applicants must submit their project synopsis and filmmaker
profile.
To apply email info@durbanfilmmart.com and use
Jumpstart Application in the subject line.
For further information about the Durban
FilmMart or to register, go to www.durbanfilmmart.com
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