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DURBAN FILM OFFICE

www.durbanfilmoffice.com

INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED Development Programmes
The Durban Film Office Development Programmes
Established in 2003, the Durban Film Office (DFO) seek to help Durban filmmakers develop skills as
is a department of the Economic Development Unit creative independent content producers and industry
of the eThekwini Municipality responsible for the professionals. Funding is available through two
promotion and development of the film industry in programmes: The Development Fund Programme
the eThekwini Municipality. provides grant funding for two Durban film feature
The goal is for Durban to be internationally fiction or documentary projects per annum, to a
recognised as a dynamic, creative, innovative maximum of R250,000 per project.
cost effective production centre for all kinds of The Micro-Budget Film Development Programme aims
entertainment media product, where residents to support local emerging filmmakers and encourage
regularly consume product created in the city and the production of content in order to stimulate the local
where the film sector contributes significantly to film industry. The programme seeks to develop a local
the economy and international profile of Durban model and brand of low budget film-making that is
and its citizens. cost-effective, practical and commercially viable. This
exciting programme in its 3rd Cycle is set to arm five
Film Services emerging film-makers per annum with a R150,000
The Durban Film Office offers a one stop service grant to produce their film, and provide insight into
centre to assist with obtaining permits, sourcing crew industry knowhows on sourcing additional funding
members and recommending suitable locations. The through the micro-budget model.
website www.durbanfilmoffice.com is a wonderful Durban FilmMart
resource to access information on the Durban
film industry. The Durban FilmMart (DFM), which takes place annually

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