The eThekwini Municipality’s Durban Film Office (DFO) is pleased to announce the opening of its 2025/2026 Call for Submissions for both the Micro Budget Film Fund and the Development Fund. These funding opportunities are part of the DFO’s ongoing commitment to nurturing local filmmaking talent, supporting diverse storytelling, and growing a vibrant film industry in Durban.
DEVELOPMENT FUND
The Durban Film Office Development Fund is 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.
The programme will provide grant funding for two eThekwini-based film projects per year, offering up to R250,000.00 per project towards the development phase.
A detailed Development Fund Fact Sheet is available on the Durban Film Office website, outlining the programme overview, eligibility and submission criteria, evaluation process, and contractual details: www.durbanfilmoffice.co.za.
Application link: https://forms.office.com/r/3AL5kPcmsF
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Key Dates and Contact Information
Applications open: 08 October 2025 Deadline: 14 November 2025 at 16h00 * No late applications will be accepted. *
For enquiries, contact:
Nosipho Hlophe – nosipho.hlophe@durban.gov.za
and/or
Fezile Peko – fezile.peko@durban.gov.za Tel: 031 311 4243