THE DIFF

FILM FESTIVAL RESIDENCY

The DIFF Film Festival Residency will take place in Durban from 14 to 21 July 2025, where Festival Directors will develop and unite as a network that helps to strengthen their festivals and the promotion of South African cinema. 

Nine Festival Directors will be selected to spend the 7 days, during the 46th Durban International Film Festival, engaging around strategic planning and curation.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Open to Festival Directors of South African Film Festivals (or member of the festival’s management / key operational team)
  • The festival should have delivered at least 3 editions, with confirmed dates and funding for 2025/6
  • Applicants should have at least 3 years working at film festivals
  • The programme is conducted in English

Funding

  • DIFF will provide return (domestic) flights, bed and breakfast, airport transfers, a daily stipend, accreditation for the 46th Durban International Film Festival and 16th Durban FilmMart.

We open for applications on 1 April 2025.