30 filmmakers from 13 African countries selected for DFMI Business Lab

Thirty filmmakers from 13 African countries have been invited to participate in the 4th edition of the Durban FilmMart Institute Business Lab, which forms part of the DFMI year-round programme.

4 Oct 2024

Thirty filmmakers from 13 African countries have been invited to participate in the 4th edition of the Durban FilmMart Institute Business Lab, which forms part of the DFMI year-round programme (Image supplied)

The online programme commenced in mid-September 2024 and will run until January 2025.

DFMI Business Lab is a 14-week online business skills development programme, aimed at nurturing and empowering producers with the necessary skills to effectively engage in a global market.

The lab will focus on modules such as Financial management, fundraising, coproduction, business management, IP & entertainment law and PR & distribution.

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DFMI Business Lab participants

Angela Mukajanga (Tanzania)
Armel Mboumba (Republic of the Congo)
Audrey Tanya (Kenya)
Chidinma Garuba (Nigeria)
Chinaka Iwunze (Nigeria)
Chioma Paul-Dike (Nigeria)
Eden Getachew (Ethiopia)
Esther Beukes (Namibia)
Giresse Kassonga (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Hilda Awori (Uganda)
Isabelle Rorke (South Africa)
Kaya Kuhn (South Africa)
Keitumetse Kasonkola (South Africa)
Kristina Obame (Gabon)
Lilian Sundqvist (Tanzania)
Mariam Khodeir (Egypt)
Melissa Babil Lemos (Mozambique)
Michel Doss (Egypt)
Myolisi Lidudumalingani Sikupela (South Africa)
Nahusenay Dereje (Ethiopia)
Nelson Ikeh(Nigeria)
Noella Luka (Kenya)
Nondumiso Masache (South Africa)
Pamela Keryeko (Uganda)
Phumi Morare(South Africa)
Priscilla Marealle (Tanzania)
Sacha Stokes (South Africa)
Shveta Naidoo (South Africa)
Tammy Nicol (South Africa)
Tricia L. Sello (Botswana)