Durban Film Office - Development Fund

Please note: Durban Film Office is currently not accepting Development Fund applications.

The Durban Film Office offers a grant to the value of R250 000 to intermediate and advanced filmmakers involved in developing feature fiction or documentary projects for the local and/or international market. Only two film projects are funded per year. 

To apply you need to comply with the following terms:  

• You are a Durban-based production company that has already completed a similar project.
  
• Your project must have a minimum total production budget of R2.5 million.
•  At least 50% of your team is historically disadvantaged people.
  
• Your project is capable of being developed as a feature-length fictional or documentary film.
• The producer must have at least one completed comparative project.

Application process

Go to the Development Fund page and download the Application Form.  Read through the guidelines before submitting an application.