Who is eligible to submit projects into the DFM?
The following are eligible to submit: • Projects with an African citizen attached to one of the 3 key creative roles of producer, director or writer. Proof of African citizenship or birth must be provided through a certified copy of a valid African passport/ birth certificate; • Africans living in the Diaspora, but who still have African citizenship or have proof of birth in Africa; • Projects do not have to have an African focus/subject/theme, but projects with an African focus will be given preference and • Projects with a producer attached. NB: Non-African industry professionals – producers, directors and writers – with projects looking for African partners can apply to be a Producers’ Forum delegate. Admission to the Producers’ Forum is by registration and payment of a registration fee. Delegates of the Producers’ Forum may have the opportunity to pitch at the Africa in Focus Open Pitching session.
