DFMI ANNOUNCES ANIMATION PROJECT SELECTION FOR 16TH ANNUAL DFM PITCH AND FINANCE FORUM.

The Durban FilmMart is pleased to announce the animation project selection for the16th annual DFM Pitch and Finance Forum.

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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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About Durban FilmMart Institute

Durban FilmMart Institute is the business hub of the African film industry in a world where professionals and content are globally competitive and celebrated. The mission of the Durban FilmMart Institute is to provide appropriate and effective programmes and services to promote, support and facilitate investment in the African film industry.  The Durban FilmMart Institute runs year-round developmental programmes and an annual market (Durban FilmMart).  The DFMI has recently launched Filmmart.africa which is an online tool for filmmakers to connect and which we hope will enhance visibility for African content.

 

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