Dear Asian filmmakers, the Durban International Film Festival (South Africa) is accepting films until January 31, 2024.

About the festival:
he Durban International Film Festival (DIFF), presented by the Centre for Creative Arts at the University of Kwazulu-Natal, is widely regarded as a leading film festival in Africa. Founded in 1979 by Teddy and Ros Sarkin, it is the oldest and largest film festival in Southern Africa, presenting over 100 screenings, most of which are premieres in this region. The festival also offers workshops, seminars and outreach activities that include screenings in township areas where cinemas do not exist. DIFF offers an opportunity for filmmakers to expand their networks, by attracting local and international stakeholders and is a gateway to global cinematic gems that will enrich South African audience experiences.

Eligibility:
– The festival accepts short films (under 60 minutes) and feature films (over 60 minutes).
– The festival accepts both fiction and documentaries.
– Films must have been produced after January 2023.
– Films must be South Africa premiere.
– Students films are eligible for submissions if the director of the film was enrolled in a tertiary institution during the year that the film is produced.
– Should your film be selected, the festival requires a DCP for the exhibition. This is not applicable to student films.
– Films where the language is not English, must have English subtitles.
– Films submitted and declined for the previous edition will not be considered for the 45th edition
– Submissions must be done via FilmFreeway.
– Submission Fees and Deadlines:

– Notification Date: May 25, 2024

We recommend filmmakers to read the full Rules and Regulations here: https://filmfreeway.com/DurbanFilmFest (This is also the submission link)

We remind readers that the 45th Durban International Film Festival will take place from July 18 – 28, 2024 in Durban, South Africa.

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