Our SPECIALITIES
Project Pitching & Financing
Curated pitching sessions connecting selected projects with public funders, broadcasters, investors, and co-production partners.
Market Screenings & Showcases
Targeted screenings of African films and works-in-progress for buyers, sales agents, and distributors.
Industry Dialogues & Capacity Building
Panels, masterclasses, and policy conversations addressing financing models, distribution pathways, and industry transformation.
Networking & Deal Rooms
Structured B2B meetings supporting deal-making, partnerships, and long-term collaboration.
Submissions
Tshwane Film Market invites submissions from African and diaspora filmmakers, producers, and content creators seeking financing, co-production, or distribution opportunities.
Eligible Projects
Feature films (fiction & documentary)Series and episodic content
Animation and new media projects
Works-in-development or works-in-progress
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Submission Criteria
African ownership or strong African creative involvement
Clear market and audience strategy
Professional production package
Attend & Accreditation
Accreditation provides access to market screenings, pitching sessions, industry talks, and networking spaces.
Who Should Attend
Filmmakers and producers
Distributors and sales agents
Broadcasters and streaming platforms
Public and private funders
Government and cultural institutions
Accreditation Categories
Industry Delegate
Producer / Filmmaker
Buyer / Distributor
Observer / Student