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The Sunny Side Vibe: More Takeaways from South Africa, Beijing & Taiwan, Australia and France

2015 August 4 / Africa, Australia, China, Commissioning Process, Documentary Production

Beginning with Ruby Chen on the dock, following are insightful delegate interviews captured by Madelyn Most in compatible La Rochelle. Ruby Chen is co-Founder and CEO of CNEX Foundation based in Beijing China which is dediated to supporting artistic documentaries about contemporary Chinese life. https://vimeo.com/135361280 Marie Ange Billot-Thebaud is a writer, director, producer of Jatropha Films Productions based …

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DISCOP AFRICA 2014: A Bustling and Optimistic Event. Videos & Takeaways

2014 November 13 / Africa

Last week’s DISCOP in Joburg was a revelation. Africa has scale. And is coming alive: A continent-wide market of 1.2 Bn people. New channels and platforms are being launched across 55 countries. 30% year-to-year growth in attendance at the market. And an uplifting, optimistic atmosphere. Sales! What Sales? Annual TV sales in Africa have shot …

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South African Delegates come to WCSFP, Hong Kong

2014 November 3 / Africa, China

South African Indies heads to Hong Kong South African Indies is sending a strong delegation of emerging producers to World Congress in Hong Kong. The effort is funded by the RSA Department of Trade & Industry, and supported by the Gauteng provincial film commission. The filmmakers are excited about joining the WCSFP member community. Here …

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Sunnyside of the Doc Takeaways: #1 The ‘Non Anglo-Saxons’ Lead the Way

2014 July 15 / Africa, Australia, Canada, China, Distribution, Documentary TV

Sunnyside was recently under threat when Sheffield Doc / Fest rescheduled its prestigious event from the autumn to early June. Many buyers were obliged to choose between South Yorkshire or the French seaside. The ‘Anglo-Saxons’ mostly opted for Sheffield. The ‘Franco-phones’ stayed at a diminished SSD. La Rochelle is a historic city dominated by medieval siege …

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South Africa Workshops by ATFT / nfvf Documentary Funding Spotlight

2014 June 21 / Africa, Funding a Documentary

South Africa is a dynamic market right now. A combination of national and provincial funding is motivated by: Job creation; Development of IP; ‘Transformation’ which is the RSA term for empowering the populations left behind under the old order. The funding is in the form of tax rebates and various grants. And driving it all …

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South Africa: ATFT’s Sunnyside of the Doc 2014 prep workshops in Durban, Cape Town & Johannesburg

2014 June 3 / Africa, Commissioning Process, Funding a Documentary, Pitching, Producers' Tool Kit, Public Television, Unscripted TV

I am excited to be leading Sunnyside of the Doc Prep Workshops in Durban, Cape Town and Jo’burg organized by dti and ATFT – The Association for Transformation in Film and Television. Below and here is the letter from Zukiswa Boyce (ATFT) with all the workshop details including how to register. I hope to see our …

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