JBX Youth focuses on emerging talent and aspiring filmmakers aged 18 – 35. The programme, which runs in the lead-up to and during JFF, offers screenings, director Q&As, skills-building workshops, filmmaker forums, mentorship opportunities, and the Young Voices Competition. JBX Youth aims to equip young filmmakers with the tools they need to succeed in the film and television industry.

DoP’s/Film directors
Broadcasters
Streaming Platforms
Content Producers
Financiers
Distributors
Influencers
Media organisations, brand and advertising agencies and companies
Real and tangible deal-making platform:
> Range of blue-chip industry buyers and distributors
> Pitching opportunities for producers to pitch their completed or unfinished work to buyers, distributors and financiers
> Co-production opportunities especially for independent producers seeking funding and partners
Networking opportunities:
> Dedicated spaces for buyers and producers
> Access to Joburg Film Festival events and screenings
Assistance with meetings:
> Dedicated team to assist with match-making and confirming meetings
> Access to meeting platform prior to market
Growth & developmental opportunities:
> Discussions, workshops, round tables, case studies, masterclasses
> Trends, opportunities and best practice
Industry Badge: R 1500
> 5 x Red-Carpet film Premieres * (valued @ R 500)
> 15 x other film screenings * (valued @ R1200)
> Access to 3-day JBX Industry Programme, including the B2B Market, Business Meeting Spaces, Exclusive Lounges, JBX Talks and Networking events.

Festival Badge: R800
> 6 x Red-Carpet film Premieres * (valued @ R 600)
> 20 x other film screenings * (valued @ R 1600)

Student Badge: R500
> 3 x Red-Carpet film Premieres * (valued @ R 300)
> 20 x other film screenings * (valued @ R 1600)
>Access to 3-day JBX Youth Industry Programme, B2B Market, Business Meeting Spaces and Exclusive Lounges, JBX Talks and Networking events.

Day Pass
> (Industry Badge): R 700
> (Student Badge): R 300

* Pre-booking of seats for all Red-Carpet Premieres and films screenings is essential