Development Programmes

Designed to support intermediate to experienced producers based in eThekwini who are developing feature fiction or documentary projects for the local and/or international market. Two eThekwini-based projects supported per year.

• Open to eThekwini-based production companies
• Feature fiction or documentary projects
• Grant funding towards development phase
• Up to R250,000 per project

Enquiries: nosipho.hlophe@durban.gov.za or fezile.peko@durban.gov.za

Supports emerging filmmakers and encourages the production of locally developed content that contributes to the growth of the film industry. Seeks to cultivate a "Made-for-TV" film model that is cost-effective, practical and commercially viable. Three successful applicants per cycle.

• Open to emerging filmmakers (eThekwini-based)
• Feature-length film production
• R350,000 per project towards production
• Made-for-TV model

Enquiries: nosipho.hlophe@durban.gov.za or fezile.peko@durban.gov.za

Supports the promotion of locally based films by providing a suitable support programme with clear guidelines for attendance at international markets and festivals. Applicants may apply for sponsorship of flights, accommodation, registration fees and marketing materials.

• Open to Durban-based production companies
• Must have official festival invitation or market selection
• Flights, accommodation & registration fees
• One application per applicant per year

Enquiries: fezile.peko@durban.gov.za