By Fred Felton | Aug. 10, 2024
The film ‘’God’s Work’’ produced in Durban
demonstrated the powerful value chain and enabling role that is provided by the
Durban FilmMart (DFM) for African filmmakers.
God’s Work, which is currently in
post-production, examines the lives of 4 homeless men in Durban.
The film is directed by Michael James,
produced by Sithabile Mkhize, with Executive Producer Toni Monty of A.M. Afrika
Film.
God’s Work was pitched to financiers at
the DFM in 2022, securing funding from local entities, including the National
Film and Video Foundation, KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission, Durban Film Office,
and the PESP Fund.
Production began in May 2024, with
completion aimed for November 2024. This will allow it time to be submitted for
festivals in 2025.
Magdalene Reddy, Director of the Durban
FilmMart Institute, said the film exemplifies the market model of DFM, where
pitching and connecting with industry stakeholders catalyses a film’s value
chain.
The DFM once again played host to over 1 400 film industry professionals this year once again demonstrating its power in providing connections and enabling filmmakers from across the African continent.
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