KIC GROUP INVESTS IN AWARD-WINNING PROJECT FROM DFM

Acts Of Man by Sean Drummond and Sheetal Magan win KIC Group Award and Investment at DFM with an initial cash award of $10,000.

KIC Group Invests in Award-Winning Project from DFM, Continuing Commitment to African Film Industry

Following a successful collaboration at Cannes, KIC Group - comprising Known Associates Group (SA), Inner City Films (Canada), and Circle Blue Entertainment (Canada) - announces their strategic investment of $10,000 (USD) into Acts of Man, a standout project from the prestigious Durban FilmMart (DFM) Fiction Pitch session. This initiative marks a significant step in KIC Group’s mission to support and promote emerging talent within the African entertainment sector.

"This investment underscores our commitment to fostering creativity and innovation in African filmmaking”, says Tshepiso Chikapa-Phiri, Group CEO of Known Associates Group. "Through Acts of Man, we aim to amplify diverse voices and enrich storytelling on a global scale."

The investment includes a cash investment of $10 000, plus additional support towards development, and a co-production partnership deal with the KIC Group. Acts of Man will benefit from integration into KIC Group’s extensive network and infrastructure, which spans key markets in Africa, Europe and the Americas.

"The Durban FilmMart serves as a vital platform for advancing film and television excellence across borders," notes Alfons Adetuyi, founder of Inner City Films. "Through this investment, we're sparking cross-continental collaborations that will enrich storytelling and open doors for international distribution. This is just the beginning of a vibrant exchange that will benefit filmmakers and audiences alike."

Amos Adetuyi, founder of Circle Blue Entertainment, adds: "Our investment in Acts of Man exemplifies KIC Group’s dedication to bridging the gap between African and Canadian film industries. We look forward to collaborating with Sean Drummond, Sheetal Magan, and the entire team to bring this compelling narrative to global audiences."

This investment reflects KIC Group’s ongoing commitment to pioneering quality content across film and television genres, while nurturing talent and facilitating strategic co-productions.

 

For more information, contact: Neo Moretlwe, Group Marketing & Communications Known Associates,  +27 (0) 61 473 8867

neo.m@knownassociates.co.za (mailto:neo.m@knownassociates.co.za)

 or

Orla Garriques, Marketing Director, Inner City Films, +1 416.544.6752

orla@innercityfilms.com (mailto:orla@innercityfilms.com)

 

About KIC Group:

Announced at Cannes 2024, KIC Group unites South Africa’s Known Associates Group with Canada’s Inner City Films and Circle Blue Entertainment. Dedicated to advancing filmmaking through innovation and collaboration, KIC Group accelerates diverse stories onto the global stage via co-productions, mentorship, and industry events.

 Focus Areas:

 • Feature Films

• Television Series

• Documentaries

• Co-Productions

• Talent Development

 

About Known Associates Entertainment:

Known Associates Entertainment (KAE) specializes in global content production, offering innovative financing solutions and fostering partnerships to deliver compelling films and television series.

https://kaentertainment.co.za/

 

About Inner City Films:

Inner City Films (ICF) pioneers international co-productions with a portfolio of acclaimed content, promoting talent and diversity in storytelling across 60+ countries.

www.innercityfilms.com (http://www.innercityfilms.com/)

 

About Circle Blue Entertainment:

Circle Blue Entertainment (CBE) produces boundary-pushing film and television, championing fresh voices and global perspectives.

www.circleblueentertainment.com (http://www.circleblueentertainment.com/)

 

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The Durban FilmMart Institute, which organises DFM 2024, receives its primary funding from the Durban Film Office and the eThekwini Municipality. The success of the event is made possible through the generous support of various organisations and entities. These include the Ford Foundation, Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, NEFTi, KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority, National Film and Video Foundation, Netflix, CNC, French Institute in South Africa, Industrial Development Corporation, KZN Convention Bureau, International Emerging Film Talent Association, Eastern Cape Development Corporation, Gauteng Film Commission, Film and Publications Board, Namibia Film Commission, Palestine Film Institute, Panavision, Panalux, Pure n Black Entertainment, Sunshine Cinema, Wesgro, The Wits School of Arts Film and Television, Dante Languages.

 

Additionally, the event benefits from partnerships with esteemed organisations and festivals. These programme partners include the Durban International Film Festival,  African Real Collective, Animation SA, Berlinale Talents, Cinemart, Digital Lab Africa, Doc Society, Documentary Filmmakers Association, Encounters South African International Documentary Film Festival, European Audiovisual Entrepreneurs, FIPRESCI, Hot Docs-Blue Ice Docs Fund, Independent Black Filmmakers Collective, Independent Producers Organisation, Locations Africa, Produire au Sud, South African Guild of Actors, SWIFT, and Writers Guild of South Africa.