Durban FilmMart Unveils 35 Projects for 17th Edition
The four-day event opens October 9 with a screening of Rwandan drama "Ben'Imana," which won the Caméra d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
The 17th Durban FilmMart has announced a lineup of 35 projects for its Pitch and Finance Forum, according to Variety. The event runs for four days starting October 9.
The selection spans varying stages of development: eight animation projects, 10 fiction features, 10 documentary features and seven series. Fourteen African nations are represented among the projects, and 28 of the 35 have women in key creative roles.
The event opens with a screening of Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo's Rwandan post-genocide drama "Ben'Imana," which won the Caméra d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
African Producers Accelerator showcase
The DFM also includes a showcase of five projects from the African Producers Accelerator. Highlights include "Borsel" from Jacobs and Delmar, "Galatians" from Michael Omonua and Abba Makama, "A Fantastic Tale" from Vincho Nchogu, and "The Return" from Zoey Martinson.
Partnerships with the Palestine Film Institute, Climate Story Labs and Habesha Creative will support additional projects seeking partners.
Since its inception 16 years ago, the DFM co-production forum has been the catalyst for more than 100 films. "Ben'Imana" was pitched at DFM two years ago and went on to win two awards at Cannes, including the FIPRESCI prize.
Quick answers
When does the 17th Durban FilmMart take place?
The event runs for four days starting October 9.
How many projects are in the Pitch and Finance Forum?
The forum features 35 projects: eight animation projects, 10 fiction features, 10 documentary features and seven series.
Which film opens the Durban FilmMart?
The event opens with a screening of Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo's "Ben'Imana," which won the Caméra d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival.