Zuku TV is looking for submissions for feature-length Swahili films for broadcast on Zuku Swahili Movies, which is a premium movie channel tailor made for all audiences within the East African region.
Priding itself on the quality of its output, the channel seeks to respond to strong consumer demand for Africa-produced and Africa-themed programming.
Zuku TV wants bold, ambitious, unique, original submissions which bring a fresh outlook to East African television content.
The concept should have a broad viewer appeal and have the ability to travel across the continent. The cast must be fluent in speaking the Swahili language and the submission may include characters from across Africa.
Content
The feature-length Swahili film must:
• Have a strong theme
• A significant, realistic story
• A compelling plot
• Seamless continuity
• Unforgettable characters
• A well-chosen setting
• An appealing visual style
• Be unique, original and fresh
• Be entertaining
• Have a strong, unique selling point
Proposal
Proposals can target either a family or mature audience and should contain the following information:
• A Synopsis
• Full Script
• Character / Cast Biographies
• Detailed Treatment and Approach
• Production Schedule
• Key Production Personnel
• A Preliminary Budget
Additional Information
Language: Kiswahili. To be subtitled in English
Duration: 90 – 120 minutes per film
Target Audience: Broad international appeal
Genre: Feature Length Film
Process of Evaluation
• Once you have successfully submitted your proposal, you will receive a notification via email acknowledging receipt.
• Your proposal will then by evaluated by a panel of judges selected by the Commissioning Editor.
• If your proposal meets the requirements, your proposal will be shortlisted for further evaluation. At this point you may be requested to come in for a pitching session.
• The judges will further short list further on your pitch and draw up the final list of successful proposals for development.
• You will then receive an email informing you whether or not your proposal has been selected for development.
Other Useful Information
Delivery Format: File Delivery via FTP or Hard Drive, Aspect ratio 16:9
Company Address: Physical and postal address of the company
Credentials: Detailed CV of key personnel who will be assigned to this project
References: Films produced within the last three (3) years
Contacts: Name and phone number of key contact person
Deadline for Submission: 17 April 2014
Final Decision Date: 30 May 2014
Broadcast Date: January 2015
Submission Details
Proposals should be addressed to:
The Commissioning Editor
Wananchi Programming Ltd
Gateway Business Park, Block E, Mombasa Road
PO Box 10286-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: zukuswahilimovies@ke.wananchi.com
Submissions from the wider East Africa region are accepted.
