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jozigist · 4 years

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The NFVF to participate in Durban FilmMart’s Virtual Edition this September

Under the banner of “Brave new cinema”, the Durban FilmMart will once again come to life this year from 4-13 September, albeit virtually. The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), is proud to once again be participating at this all-important event on the filmmakers’ calendar. As a finance and co-production market which will create a virtual space for collaboration, planning, and discussion, DFM is perfectly positioned to advance the NFVF’s objectives of encouraging the development and distribution of local film and video products, as well as support and develop access to the film and video industry. Additionally, through the DFM platform, the NFVF will support three producers selected from the Official Projects participating in the pitching sessions, with a once-off DFM Development Incentive. “We look forward to participating in this year’s film mart and are looking forward to hosting various panel discussions which are necessary at the moment as we battle with Covid-19 interruptions. We are also excited to have an incentive in place at DFM this year, as our industry slowly picks up momentum from the effects of a devastating pandemic. Read the full article

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bewitching-elizabeth-olsen · 7 years

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Press: Tribeca, Chanel Recruit Elizabeth Olsen, Rachel Weisz for Women's Filmmaker Workshop

THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER – Donna Gigliotti and Dakota Fanning return with Amma Asante, Ilene Chaiken and Mira Nair for the third annual three-day program.

Tribeca Enterprises and Chanel’’s third women’s filmmaker program is calling on Elizabeth Olsen, Rachel Weisz, Donna Gigliotti, Amma Asante, Mira Nair and Dakota Fanning.

The three-day workshop — titled Through Her Lens and presented in collaboration with Pulse Films and supported by Tribeca Film Institute — will provide five female filmmakers with project support, master classes and one-on-one mentorship. Taking place Oct. 17-19 in New York City, it will cover a range of topics, including script-to-screen development, story structure, casting, finding collaborators, festival strategy, distribution, and working with music composers, costume designers and producers.

The program’s master class advisers include writer-director Amma Asante, actor Dakota Fanning, producer Donna Gigliotti, composer Laura Karpman, producer Riva Marker and costume designer Sandy Powell.

The jurors include director/producer Mira Nair, producer Paula Weinstein and actor/producer Rachel Weisz.

The mentors include producer Caroline Baron, writer/executive producer Ilene Chaiken, writer Leslie Dixon, casting director Ellen Lewis, actor Elizabeth Olsen and producer Celine Rattray.

The writing mentors include producer Effie T. Brown, producer Lucy Fisher, president of TriStar Hannah Minghella and director/writer/producer Robin Swicord.

“We created Through Her Lens with Chanel three years ago to support and nurture female artists through mentorship and funding,” said Paula Weinstein, evp of Tribeca Enterprises. “Since then, we’ve built a community of incredible women storytellers who recognize how critical it is to discover and empower female filmmakers. We’re excited to welcome this next generation of rising talent to the program.”

“We’re thrilled to give such a talented new class of filmmakers the opportunity to participate in THROUGH HER LENS,” said Amy Hobby, executive director of TFI. “The program, and advancing the careers of female filmmakers in general, is an important part of our year-round work elevating diverse storytellers in order to advance racial, gender and economic equity.”

One filmmaker will be awarded full financing to produce her short film, along with the support of Tribeca Studios and Pulse Films to make the project, and the four other projects will each be awarded grant funds to continue the development of their films. The selected projects and filmmakers participating are below.

Vuela (Marianne Amelinckx)

Venezuela could have been one of the richest countries in the modern world, but ineffective government policies and corruption have made the country one of the most dangerous places to live. Vuela (Fly) tells the story of a chance encounter between Luisa and Monica just before they take off to different countries and leave everything behind them, including the opportunity to get to know each other. Marianne Amelinckx is a Venezuelan writer/director whose passion for storytelling led her to write and direct Salta, a very personal short film that premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2017. Vuela is the second short film of the trilogy: Salta,Vuela, Corre. She is also currently working on 39 bedrooms, a personal blog that might turn into her first feature film.

Wingmen (Nicole Emanuele)

Sarah’s bachelorette party is all cigarettes and penis shots, until she and her best friend Marie get the call to report for active duty the next day. They’ve been training for years to be deployed by the U.S. Navy, so they’ve got this, right? Nicole Emanuele’s short film Love, Gina (2017) played at Cinequest and Rooftop Film Festival and was featured on The Playlist. She produced Not Waving But Drowning (2012) with Adam Driver, Lilli Reinhart, Megan Guinan and Vanessa Ray and is currently a development executive at YouTube Red overseeing series and films including Step Up: High Water and Doug Liman’s Impulse.

No Fault (Myna Joseph)

Following a near-fatal car accident, Lu wrestles with creeping invisibility as she approaches the second half of her life. On this long winter day, she finds her physical identity fractured, ignored, misunderstood and judged — but with wry humor and stubborn resilience, she’s determined to be seen. Myna Joseph’s short film Man screened at Cannes in Directors’ Fortnight, Sundance, SXSW, and New Directors/New Films Festival. She was nominated for a 2016 Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay for The Mend, which was also nominated for a Gotham Award. Myna attended the Sundance Directors’ and Screenwriters’ Labs with her feature Charlotte XVI and is a graduate of Wellesley College and Columbia University’s M.F.A. film program.

Suicide by Sunlight (Nikyatu Jusu)

Valentina, a day-walking Black vampire protected from the sun by her melanin, finds it difficult to suppress her bloodlust when a new woman is brought around her estranged twin daughters. Nikyatu Jusu is an award-winning Sierra Leonean-American filmmaker. Her screenplay Free the Town participated in the Sundance Institute’s inaugural Diverse Writers Workshop and was selected for both the 2013 Durban Film Mart and Film Independent’s Fast Track. Her short film, Flowers, won the HBO short film award and is her third film acquired by HBO.

Girl Wants Magic (Anna Zlokovic)

Manny, an outcast and bullied high schooler, finds her only friend in music. When her teacher, Mr. Hornby, is possessed by a violent, alien insect, Manny is forced to fight her biggest demon yet and discover her magic within. Anna is an award-winning writer/director based in Los Angeles and an alumna of the USC Film & TV Production program. Her films and music videos have screened internationally at festivals including SXSW, Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Fantasia Int’l Film Festival and Oberhausen Int’l Film Festival. She is a founding member of the Aporkalypse filmmaking collective.

Press: Tribeca, Chanel Recruit Elizabeth Olsen, Rachel Weisz for Women’s Filmmaker Workshop was originally published on Elizabeth Olsen Source • Your source for everything Elizabeth Olsen

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artsvark · 5 years

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FPB supports the development of the local film industry

The Film and Publication Board (FPB) is proud to be a partner of the 40th edition of the renowned Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) through its participation at the 10th Durban Film Mart (DFM) – a platform dedicated to the growth of local and African filmmakers.

“As a regulator of film content, we have a vested interest in seeing our filmmakers flourish”, says Acting CEO of the FPB, Dr…

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andrewgerm · 7 years

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Durban Film Mart (DFM) Call Out For 2018 Projects

Project submissions for the 2018 Durban FilmMart (DFM) which takes place during the Durban International Film Festival , South Africa (19-29 July) open on 20 October, 2018.

The Durban FilmMart is a joint project of Durban Film Office, the eThekwini Municipality’s industry development unit, and the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF), which strives to support and stimulate the growth of…

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sandytheblogger · 7 years

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StarSat to participate at the 38th Durban International Film Festival

StarSat to participate at the 38th @DIFFest #DIFF2017 // @DurbanFilmMart

In a major boost for KwaZulu Natal and its talented emerging and advanced filmmakers, StarSat, a digital satellite TV brand, will for the third time participate in the Durban International Film Festival, sitting on the Film Mart Financing Forums and the Tele-Dialogues. StarSat operates in the South African market, and offers a multitude of channels available in simple package choices for its…

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bunitv · 9 years

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2015 Durban FilmMart Announces 8 Award Winners

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The 6th Durban FilmMart (DFM) has awarded 8 winners which were:

The Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program

"The Other Half of The African Sky", a documentary feature directed and produced by Tapiwa Chipfupa which received a cash award of $7000 for further development.

Afridocs

"Truck Mama," directed and produced by Zipporah Nyaruri and co-directed by Peggy Mbiyu, received a €3000 grant for the documentary project.

The CineMart Award

"Sunflowers Behind a Dirty Fence," directed by Simon Mukali and produced by Nathan Magoola. The award comes with an opportunity to attend the five-day training and networking event, Rotterdam Lab.

The International Documentary Film Festival of Amsterdam (IDFA)

"Truck Mama," directed and produced by Zipporah Nyaruri and co-directed by Peggy Mbiyu. The award comes with an opportunity to attend the IDFA Forum.

The New Cinema Network Award

"Riot Waif," directed by Zinaid Meeran and produced by Jean Meeran, with an opportunity to attend the 10th edition NCN in Rome.

Produire au Sud of Festival des 3 Continents (Nantes) Award

"Inkabi: The Hitman," directed by Norman Maake and produced by Peter Pohorsky, with an opportunity to attend its developmental workshop program, PAS, where they will be given tools, expertise, and opportunities to develop European networks.

The Restless Pitch Award

"Brace Yourself" by Thati Peele, and "Lucky" by Jacobus van Heerden. The company will provide development services such as image-building and positioning, project packaging, PR, and advice on film sales, distribution and promotion. Restless Talent Management also gave special mention to Mark Waambui for "Heterophobe," for its edgy and challenging concept.

Durban’s Videovision Entertainment Award

“Best South African Film Project,” went to "Inkabi: The Hit Man,” directed by Norman Maake and produced by Peter Pohorsky. The award guarantees the film's release once it is completed. The prize includes marketing and distribution support from Videovision Entertainment.

Congratulations to all of the winners!

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mubahood360 · 4 years

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Kenyan Movie Concept 'Wavamizi' Gets International Recognition

Kenyan Movie Concept ‘Wavamizi’ Gets International Recognition

Kenyan movie concept Wavamizi received international recognition after being listed in the 2020 Durban Film Mart (DFM) for funding. Wavamizi translates to Invaders in English and tells the saga of the Portuguese occupation of Mombasa and how the locals revolted led by the son of a Sultan. The project is yet to be produced into a movie with only a proof of concept shot which has now been listed at…

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bunitv · 10 years

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The annual Durban FilmMart recently celebrated five amazing years as Africa’s leading film co-production and funding market, and is calling all African filmmakers to submit their film projects for 2015 DFM selections.

“DFM 2014 has been an exceptionally successful event with amazing talent coming through, innovative workshops taking place and exciting opportunities presented. We look forward to the submissions for next year’s DFM and encourage African filmmakers to take a chance and put themselves out there.” says Durban Film Office’s Toni Monty.

DFM has worked with ninety-five official projects making their debuts at the four day event in Durban over the past five years. Many DFM alumni have secured further funding grants and screened at film festivals around the world, establishing Durban FilmMart as a key platform for budding African filmmakers to propel their film making careers.

Durban FilmMart 2015 will select 10 fiction feature and 10 documentary feature projects in development to participate in the 6th Durban FilmMart taking place 17 – 20th July 2015.

Interested African filmmakers are encouraged to submit their projects by 15 February 2015. It is important to note that all projects must have a producer and director attached.

To find out more about the DFM 2015 project submission criteria and how to submit your project, please visit:www.durbanfilmmart.com

#durban film mart #filmmakers #african #durban film festival #diff #2015

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