25/09/2025
The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) has opened the call for animation projects to pitch at DFM 2026.
Application criteria:
* The programme is open to African animators with an active feature length or episodic animation project in development.
* The programme is open to both fiction and documentary animation projects.
* At least one of the 3 key creatives (Producer, Writer, Director) must be from Africa or African in the Diaspora (with an African passport).Should you have any questions regarding the acceptability of your documentation which connects you to the continent, especially if it is not an African passport, please write to DFMI via [email protected].
* Project applications must be completed in English, however the language of the project itself is up to the imagination of the animator/ writer.
* At least one representative must be available to participate in the online masterclass and mentorship programme and be physically present in Durban for the duration of the 17th Durban FilmMart.
* Applications can be made through the Durban FilmMart Institute website.
Deadline for submissions:
Friday, 31 October 2025 @ 23:59
Apply here: https://durbanfilmmart.co.za/pitch-and-finance-forum-application/
