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Established in 2003

The Durban Film Office (DFO) is a Department of eThekwini Municipality’s Economic Development Unit, responsible for the promotion and development of the Film and Television Industry in the City of Durban.

 
 

Our Vision

For Durban to be internationally recognized as a dynamic, creative, innovative, and cost-effective production centre, where residents regularly consume product created in the city and where the film sector contributes significantly to the economy and international profile of Durban and its citizens.

Our Goal

To support the creation of a viable and economically sustainable film and television sector in the City, where Durban filmmakers are renowned for creating high-quality content for local and international audiences, and for Durban to be recognised as a preferred destination for feature films and commercial media production.

 
 

Our Mission

To pro-actively contribute to building and supporting an enabling environment that will deliver on the vision.

Our Team

Sharon Ngcobo

Senior Manager

Mbali Dube

Senior Principal Clerk

Fezile Peko

Project Manager

Nosipho Hlophe

Development Officer

Musa Ntuli

Permits Officer / Acting Film Co-Ordinator

Lwazi Mzobe

Acting Permits Officer

Nokuthula Shongwe

Marketing Manager

Buhlebenkosi Xaba

Marketing Graduate Work Experience

Vacant

Marketing Officer

Vacant

Administration

For enquiries, please email us at: filmdurban2@durban.gov.za