Call for Animation Projects in Development

 

By Fred Felton | Nov. 18, 2023

Animation projects can now apply to pitch at the 15^th annual DFM Pitch and Finance Forum which takes place in Durban from 19 to 22 July. This is thanks to the Durban FilmMart Instititute (DFMI) opening the call for projects.

The DFMI is now accepting applications for animation projects in development. | Photo: Supplied.

Eight official animation projects in development will be selected by the DFMI. These projects will be allowed to present to a panel of international decision makers consisting of potential co-producers, broadcasters, film funds and distributors at Africa’s film finance and co-production market.

Animators from Africa with projects in development are invited to apply. Projects that are either a series or feature length project can qualify. To qualify for this opportunity at least one of the 3 key creatives (Producer, Writer, Director) should be from Africa or African in the Diaspora (with an African passport).

Those successful project participants will be invited to participate in a comprehensive mentorship programme to get them ready for their live pitch and meetings at DFM 2024. The online mentorship programme will include a series of masterclasses with leading global industry experts over a 2-month period in January and February 2024. One person from the project will be invited to present their project at the 15^th DFM and they will be provided with travel and accommodation to attend the live Pitch and Finance Forum in July 2024 (travel support is only provided for travel within Africa).

‘’We believe that working with local and continental partners offers a holistic support structure to the already important work done in Africa,’’ said Magdalene Reddy, Director of the Durban FilmMart Institute.

Projects that are either fiction or documentary animation projects can qualify for the programme. Project applications must be completed in English but the language of the project is up to the imagination of the animator.

At least one representative from the project must be available to participate in the online masterclass and mentorship programme and be present in Durban for the duration of the 15^th Durban FilmMart.

To apply visit the Durban FilmMart Institute website:

https://durbanfilmmart.co.za/pitch-and-finance-forum-application/

Deadline for applications: Friday, 1 December 2023.

For more information contact: info@durbanfilmmart.com