The Durban FilmMart is pleased to announce the animation project selection for the16th annual DFM Pitch and Finance Forum.
(See https://www.durbanfilmmart.com)
Over the past three years, animation has become an integral part of the DFM annual event in July, Animation@DFM includes both important conversations in the industry programme and the participation of animation projects at the DFM Pitch and Finance Forum.
The online animation masterclass series and one-on-one mentorship offered to projects in development is the first element of the annual programme. The aim of the masterclass programme is to prepare the selected participants to pitch in Africa’s leading film finance and co-production market. The 16th annual Durban FilmMart is scheduled to take place from the July 18 to 21, in Durban, South Africa.
DFMI director, Magdalene Reddy, says: “Over the years, we have noticed the increase in the quality of animation projects coming out of African continent. DFMI is honoured to witness the growth of the animation sector and celebrate the work that is been done by creators, both on the continent and in the diaspora. Animation@DFM is now a permanent strand of programming at the market, bringing together the worlds of animation and live action in one place creates richer conversations and deeper networks for industry.”
DFMI received applications from animation professionals across the continent and the diaspora which made the selection of eight projects by the independent evaluation panel very competitive, challenging and exciting. All eight projects will go through a three-month period of training and development to ensure they are ready to meet investors in Durban.
DFMI Animation Pitch and Finance Forum Official Projects:
Animated fiction features:
Aisha Qandicha
Producer: Alyssa Harden. Director: Fatima Mahdar
Morocco
Au nom du Roi Njoya
(In The Name of King Njoya)
Producer and Director: Claye Edou
Cameroon
Crocodile Dance
Producer: Ingrid de Beer
Directors: Shofela
Coker, Nadia Darries
South Africa /Nigeria
Kamaroza
Producer: Nouran Abdallah
Directors: Ahmad Abdelhameed, Islam Mazhar
Egypt
Kintuadi: Simon
Kimbangu
Producer: Giresse
Kassonga
Director: Benny Lusakueno
Democratic Republic
of the Congo
Tribe
Producer: Debbie Crosscup
Director: Tendayi Nyeke
South Africa
Animated fiction series:
Mboudgui
Producer: Betty Sulty-Johnson, Lamissa Ouattara
Director: Bienvenu Wanso-Tissala
Cameroon /France
Nunu Rhu/The Girl With
Wings
Producer: Ameera Faber, Sabrina Roc
Director: Clare Louis
South Africa
Masterclass and Mentorship Programme
The three-month online masterclass programme will feature
script development, visual representation, finance planning, project packaging,
pitching and much more while the one-on-one mentorship will allow individual
mentors to assist animators with project
packaging and pitch preparation.
More details about the 16th Durban FilmMart will be announced in due course.
The Durban FilmMart 2025 is presented by the Durban FilmMart
Institute with principal funding from the Durban Film Office and eThekwini
Municipality.
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and facilitate investment in the African film industry. The Durban FilmMart Institute runs year-round
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