The Locker Room wins MIPDOC Co-prod Challenge
In partnership with Reed MIDEM, realscreen co-presented the fifth edition of the MIPDOC Co-production Challenge, which allows five international producers to present their projects to a jury of broadcasters.
Brenda Fassie royalty dispute continues
During a media briefing in Rosebank last week, SAMRO CEO Nicholas Motsatse gave a formal statement on the Brenda Fassie matter, which included an explanation of an arbitration process currently underway between SAMRO and the executor of Fassie’s estate.
Brett Morris heads back to Draftfcb SA
Respected creative talent, Brett Morris will be back with Draftfcb South Africa as from 1 April.
TV DVD sales down
Programme budgets of US TV series are likely to be affected by the fact that DVD sales are down and were showing this trend even before the recession hit.
Cannes Lions names Media Person of the Year
Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft Corporation will be honoured with the Media Person of the Year Award at the 56th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival.
In bad times great work matters
The Ogilvy Africa network is not planning to downsize its commitment to clients and network partners on the African continent, despite the onset of a global recession, said Ogilvy Africa MD...
CBC slashes jobs and sells assets
CBC which faces a $171m shortfall for 2009/10 will sell assets worth $125m and lay off 800 people, representing approximately 10% of its workforce.
NFVF launches new Sediba programme
South Africa’s National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is calling for applications for its newly launched Sediba Advanced International Financing Programme, which is targeted at South African producers. Applications close on 6 April.
SABC revises sales policies
South African public broadcaster SABC, which relies on advertising for 80% of its revenue, is revising its sales and sponsorship policies, which will be tested against prominent methodologies in the market place.
Cape Town finalists for MIPDOC challenge
Cape Town based filmmakers, Belen Wilkinson, Martina Della Togna and Eugene Paramoer have had their film, In the Line of Fire...
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