Deadline For Submissions: September 28, 2026
Call for Submissions
Got a bold, fresh African story made for mobile-first, digital-savvy viewers? Durban FilmMart and MTN One TV are teaming up to find compelling film and TV projects! Here is everything you need to know to get pitch-ready.
-Target Audience: Youth (aged 18–34) & Mass-Market Viewers
-Primary Markets: South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, and Zambia (with broader Pan-African appeal)
-Lead Producer Requirement: Minimum 7+ years of professional industry experience
-Perks for Selected Pitches: 2 Complimentary DFM Accreditations per project
What MTN One TV is Looking For
We want authentic, culturally resonant, and commercially
viable stories exploring universal themes like family, ambition, identity, and
resilience.
Eligible Formats & Guidelines:
-Limited Series: 6–8 episodes × 45–60 mins
-Scripted Series: 13 episodes × 45–60 mins
-Unscripted Series: 13 episodes × 45–60 mins
-Micro-drama: 30 episodes × ~2 mins (tailor-made for quick mobile watching!)
-Feature Film: 60–90 mins
Accepted Genres:
Drama, Reality, Comedy, Action, Thriller, Romance, and
Animation.
Who Should Apply?
-Experienced Producers: Lead producers must have at least 7
years of track record in the industry and operate via a registered production
company.
-Delivery Track Record: Demonstrated ability to manage professional creative/technical teams and deliver content to broadcast or streaming standards.
-Rights Holders: You must own, control, or have official authorisation for all underlying IP and rights to the project.
Submission Checklist
Your pitch package must include:
-The Creative: Project Title, Logline, Synopsis, Pitch Deck, Pilot Script, and Series Outline/Breakdown.
-The Business & Budget: Estimated Production Budget, Production Schedule, Financing Status, and Target Market Strategy.
-The Team: Bios/Profiles for the Lead Producer, Production Company, and confirmed Key Creatives.
Pitching &
Attendance
-In-Person Pitching: If shortlisted, you’ll pitch live at
Durban FilmMart in Durban!
-Accreditation: Selected projects get 2 free DFM Accreditations.
-Travel & Expenses: Participants cover their own travel, lodging, visas, and daily expenses.
Good to Know
You Keep Your IP: Submitting or pitching does not transfer
ownership of your intellectual property to DFM or MTN One TV.
Next Steps: Pitching doesn't automatically mean a commission, but it opens the door for negotiations and potential development agreements down the line.
Find out more:
https://www.google.com/search?q=MTN+ONE+TV+PITCH+SESSION&oq=MTN+ONE+TV+PITCH+SESSION&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigAdIBCDE4MzRqMGo3qAIIsAIB8QWdc-dX0YBQ1A&sourceid=chrome&source=chrome.ob&ie=UTF-8
Apply now!
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: SEPTEMBER 28 2026
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