By Fred Felton | Oct. 18, 2022
The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) is looking for animation projects that are in development for the 2023 Pitch and Finance Forum, together with Cape Town International Animation Film Festival (CTIAF) and Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct (Tshimologong).
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The DFMI, which receives principal funding from the Durban Film Office and the eThekwini Municipality, is hoping to select 10 official animation projects that are in development to present to a panel of global decision makers consisting of possible co-producers, broadcasters, film funds and distributors in the 14th Durban FilmMart taking place in July 2023.
‘’2022 marked the first time in which DFM formally welcomed animation projects to pitch at the market,’’ said Magdalene Reddy, DFMI General Manager.
The DFM Pitch and Finance Forum consist of public pitching, one on one meetings with key decision makers and 8 weeks of online mentorship before the pitch in Durban. This year 5 of the 10 project teams will have the opportunity to participate in the Road to Annecy at CTIAF in addition to participation in Durban.
‘’This has proven to be one of the most successful and impactful partnerships that offer our talent an opportunity to engage with decision makers,’’ said Lesley Donna William, CEO of Tshimologong.
The Animation Pitch and Finance Forum will form part of the 14th annual Durban FilmMart event which will take place in July 2023 in Durban, South Africa.
‘’Events like this are integral to getting market ready and I encourage everyone to enter competitions like this to hone their skills,’’ said Dianne Makings, director of CTIAF.
How to enter:
Animated Fiction and Documentary projects in development with at least one African citizen in one of the key creative roles (director, writer or producer) will be considered for the programme. Proof of African birth or citizenship must be provided through a I.D./certified passport or birth certificate. Projects need to have both a producer and director attached. An external panel of industry professionals will select the projects.
For submission criteria visit: https://durbanfilmmart.co.za/pitch-and-finance-forum-application/
To apply: https://durbanfilmmart.co.za/pitch-and-finance-forum-application/
Deadline: 31st October 2022 at 23:59 CAT.
For more information: info@durbanfilmmart.com
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