The Monthly Magazine

A compelling source of information.

Screen Africa’s strong brand and insightful knowledge of the broadcast, film, commercials, technology and digital media industries in Africa attracts loyal readers and advertisers. It features fresh, local and international news content, in-depth coverage of topical issues, expert tracking of technological developments and power people profiles.

Screen Africa was first published as a bi-monthly magazine by independent publishing company, Sun Circle Publishers, in 1988. Based on its strong position in the growing South African film and television market, Screen Africa became a monthly publication in
May 1997. In the ensuing years Screen Africa has earned the respect of both local and international broadcasters, leading production and post-production companies, service companies, equipment suppliers and key decision-makers.

Screen Africa has proved itself as the magazine with the broadest reach and strongestimpact in Africa.

Screen Africa has proved itself as the magazine with the broadest reach and strongest impact in Africa.

Editorial Policy

INFORMATIVE - We cover both the creative production and technological aspectsof the industry. We examine how they interact and impact on each other. We are an essential source of practical, topical and credible editorial for our readers.

AUTHORITATIVE - We tell it like it is. We quote the best authorities in the industry and refer to recognised sources.

GLAMOROUS - We spotlight personalities and decision-makers. We cover the best of local and international events.

INNOVATIVE - We provide special features that tap into focused areas of the industry supporting both the needs of our advertisers and our readers who want to make informed decisions.

It is through its strong editorial content that Screen Africa has earned the respect of industry leaders, readers and advertisers alike.

CIRCULATION

Screen Africa is the key to reaching your market

The strength of a publication lies in its circulation. In the 22 years of Screen Africa’s existence, it has built up a reliable and extensive
database of relevant names and addresses of people and companies operating in the broadcast, film, commercials, technology and
digital media industries.

Screen Africa is read by 16 000 professionals, companies and advertisers. Copies of Screen Africa are distributed at local and
international festivals, exhibitions as well as special industry events.

More than 30% of Screen Africa’s readers hold top management positions and are decision makers. Two thirds of our readers hold
middle management positions and also include actual users of equipment.

The Audit Bureau of Circulation of South Africa (ABC) has verified Screen Africa’s circulation.

Screen Africa is – Innovative Pro-active Involved

• Screen Africa is the only monthly trade publication for the film, broadcast, commercials, digital media and professional equipment industries in Africa.


• The annual Screen Africa Directory is a sought after reference book for Television, Film, Live Events, Radio and Equipment Suppliers in South Africa and Africa.


• The annual Screen Africa Directory is a sought after reference book for Television, Film, Live Events, Radio and Equipment Suppliers in South Africa and Africa.


• Screen Africa has partnered with Encounters International Documentary Festival, Wild Talk Africa Film Festival & Conference, Promax|BDA Africa, Durban International Film Festival, Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival, MIPTV, MIPCOM, DISCOP Africa and IBC.


• Taken a leadership role by organising conferences, industry breakfasts and an annual industry golf day.


• Screen Africa is internationally branded and plays a strong marketing role through distribution at major international markets and exhibitions: FESPACO, Burkina Faso; AFCI Locations, Los Angeles; MIPTV, Cannes; Cannes Film Festival, Cannes; Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival, Cannes; IBC, Amsterdam; MIPCOM; Cannes; DISCOP Africa, Senegal and Kenya.

 

Features Schedule

JANUARY 2010 Going Green Lighting: Equipment and Accessories Editing Systems What’s ahead for 2010 3D Advertisement booking deadline: 13 November 2009 Advertisement material deadline: 18 November 2009 Editorial deadline: 13 November 2009	JULY 2010 Durban International Film Festival (22 July – 1 Aug) Systems Integration Advertisement booking deadline: 4 June 2010 Advertisement material deadline: 11 June 2010 Editorial deadline: 4 June 2010
FEBRUARY 2010 Studios Outside Broadcasts Professional Services (Legal and Insurance) Discop Africa (24 – 26 February, Dakar, Senegal) Advertisement booking deadline: 8 January 2010 Advertisement material deadline: 15 January 2010 Editorial deadline: 8 January 2010	AUGUST 2010 Post World Cup Power Supply – Generators, batteries etc IBC Markex (24 – 26 Aug, Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg) Discop Africa 4 (1 - 3 Sept Nairobi Kenya) Southern African Broadcasting Association - SABA(13 -14Sept) Advertisement booking deadline: 3 July 2010 Advertisement material deadline: 10 July 2010 Editorial deadline: 3 July 2010
MARCH 2010 MIPTV (12 – 16 April) Sound, Audio, Lighting AFCI Locations (15 – 17 April) Kenya Round Up Advertisement booking deadline: 5 Febuary 2010 Advertisement material deadline: 12 February 2010 Editorial deadline: 5 February 2010	SEPTEMBER 2010 Loeries Animation Training Advertisement booking deadline: 6 August 2010 Advertisement material deadline: 13 August 2010 Editorial deadline: 6 August 2010
APRIL 2010 Equipment Rentals NAB (9 – 15 April, Las Vegas) Advertisement booking deadline: 5 March 2010 Advertisement material deadline: 12 March 2010 Editorial deadline: 5 March 2010	OCTOBER 2010 Promax|BDA Africa Awards Conference (15 October) Stunts Durban Round Up Mipcom (25 – 29 Oct) Post SABA Advertisement booking deadline: 4 September 2010 Advertisement material deadline: 11 September 2010 Editorial deadline: 4 September 2010
MAY 2010 Cannes International Film Festival (12 – 23 May) Post-production Cameras & Accessories Product Update Advertisement booking deadline: 6 April 2010 Advertisement material deadline: 17 April 2010 Editorial deadline: 6 April 2010	NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2010 New Media Cape Town Round-up IBC Report Back Production Support SABA Report Back VUKA! Awards Promax Report Back Loeries Report Back Advertisement booking deadline: 15 October 2010 Advertisement material deadline: 22 October 2010 Editorial deadline: 15 October 2010
JUNE 2010 Cannes Lions Festival (20 – 26 June) NAB Report Back Encounters South African International Documentary Festival Now it’s 2010 Advertisement booking deadline: 7 May 2010 Advertisement material deadline:14 May 2010 Editorial deadline: 7 May 2010