Market · Durban FilmMart Institute

Durban FilmMart Pitch and Finance Forum

Next call not out yet. Usually closes in February

Africa's leading co-production market, held in Durban each July, where selected projects pitch to financiers and compete for development awards. The 2026 live-action call closed 1 February and the animation call 31 October 2025; the 2027 call is not yet published.

Who can apply: African filmmakers with live-action or animation projects in development; not open to Pakistan or South Asia.
Formats: Feature, Documentary, Animation, Series

Apply on their site

Checked against Durban FilmMart Institute's own page. Dates and fees can change, so read their call before you apply.