The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) is
delighted to unveil the line-up of participants for the anticipated 16th
edition of Talents Durban. As the African satellite programme of the Berlin
International Film Festival and Berlinale Talents, Talents Durban forms an
integral part of the DFMI’s portfolio.
"Working in collaboration with partners to develop platforms that can significantly grow the film industry is at the heart of DFMI," says Magdalene Reddy, Director of the Durban FilmMart Institute. "Now entering its 16th year, the 2023 edition of Talents Durban promises to unite emerging participants from across the continent, whose work not only stands out for its level of excellence but also reflects the new voices rising out of Africa.”
This year, Talents Durban introduces Francophone projects from the African diaspora as it continues to inspire a sense of community on the continent by representing many languages and cultures. After a meticulous adjudication process, 19 projects and 4 film critics from 15 countries across Africa made the final selection, including 4 fiction features, 3 episodic works, 3 animations, 5 documentaries and 4 fiction short films. The diversity of talent in the programme showcases the immense potential of African filmmaking and film criticism on a global scale.
The Talents will participate in several project-oriented, hands-on skills development programmes. Practical sessions within Talents Durban include Story Junction, in which they present their projects to producers and financiers, masterclasses and one-on-one mentorship. The 2023 mentors working with this year’s Talents include: Mounia Aram, Azza Chaabouni, Iman Djionne, Sean Drummond, Mandla Dube, Yanis Gaye, Wilfred Okiche, Domoina Ratsara, Miki Redelinghuys and Ramadan Suleman.
“Together, Talents Durban, Berlinale Talents, and the other international Talents hubs build a strong network and year-round community of soon to be 10,000 creatives around the globe and across all film disciplines. Sustainable talent development based on collaboration and creating deeper understanding across cultures and countries are in focus again at this year’s Talents Durban programme. We look forward to learning more from the new participants and welcome them to the community.” said Florian Weghorn, Programme Manager of Berlinale Talents
OFFICIAL 2023 TALENTS DURBAN
PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS
Fiction Feature Selection:
Joash Omondi (Kenya) - Jua Kali -
Director & Screenwriter
Kaelo Iyizoba (Nigeria) - A Nollywood
Story - Director & Screenwriter
Parthiben Chellapermal (Mauritius) - The
Other one country (Au pays de l'Autre) - Director & Screenwriter
Rafeeqah Galant (South Africa) - Aya
- Director & Screenwriter
Fiction Shorts Selection:
Isabelle Christiane KOURAOGO (Morocco) - Curfew
(COUVRE-FEU) - Director & Screenwriter
Kwazikwenkosi Ntombela (South Africa) - Slow
Fruit - Screenwriter & Director
Tarek El Sherbeny (Egypt) - Rotten Blood
(دم فاسد) - Director
Faycal Leonce Soura (Burkina Faso) - Join
Us (NA AN FÊ) - Director & Screenwriter
Documentary Selection:
Camélia Gadhgadhi (Algeria) - Bitter
Seed - Director
Ntombizodwa Masuku (Zimbabwe) - Half A
Tribe - Director & Screenwriter
Babucarr Manka (Gambia) - Standing Up
- Director & Screenwriter
Fezeka Mkhabela (South Africa) - Kazi:
To Be Born and To Die A Woman - Screenwriter & Director
Linda Mkhize (South Africa) - Izintombi
Zomkhonto: Flowers of the Revolution - Director
Animation Selection:
Nkem Stanley Nwaturuocha (Nigeria) - The
Song Maiden - Director
Garth Sanders (South Africa) - Mysteries
at the Majestic - Director
Moreti Seepi (South Africa) - Chronicles
of Z and Z (Adventures of Z and Z) - Director
Episodic Selection:
Katya Aragão (Sao Tome & Principe) -
Out of Options - Director & Screenwriter
Thandi Nicola Nayma Tshifhiwa Sebe (South
Africa) - The Rainforest Witch (Nha Fim di Mundo) - Screenwriter &
Actor
Okoko Nyumbaiza (Democratic Republic of the
Congo) - The Masters of Elegance - Screenwriter & Director
Talent Press (Film Critic / Journalist)
Selection:
Gbenato Carolle Tonoukouen (Benin) - Film
Critic & Journalist
Tonderai Cosmas Chiyindiko (Zimbabwe) -
Film Critic & Journalist
Gaël Hounkpatin (Benin) - Film Critic &
Journalist
Seyi Lasisi (Nigeria) - Film Critic &
Journalist
For further details about the Talents, visit
the following link: https://www.berlinale-talents.de/bt/find/talent
Africa’s leading film industry event, the
Durban FilmMart, returns for its 14th edition under the theme African
Constellations. Be part of the journey that will shape the future of
storytelling. The Durban FilmMart Institute awaits your arrival.
Early Bird registration for participation at DFM is now open until the end of June.
Visit https://durbanfilmmart.co.za/ to review the options.
The Durban FilmMart Institute receives principal funding from the Durban Film Office and the eThekwini Municipality.
For more information email: info@durbanfilmmart.com
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