Africa in TIFF Focus: Producers on Impact of Amazon Withdrawal, M&A
“We need to find more sustainable ways,” said one of the producers on a Toronto weekend panel. Source: Africa in TIFF Focus: Producers on Impact of Amazon Withdrawal, M&A
Qube Wire and Scrabble Delivery Network Expands Further in the Middle East and in Parts of Africa
Qube Wire and Scrabble Entertainment’s electronic delivery partnership has grown to cover 13 countries across the Middle East and parts of Africa. The collaboration between the two companies ensures the best technology and service for digital content delivery to the … Continued
Amazon Takes ‘The Swarm’ for Africa
The ecological thriller from ‘Game of Thrones’ producer Frank Doelger will bow on Amazon’s Prime Video across sub-Saharan Africa. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/amazon-prime-buys-the-swarm-series-africa-1235598060/
Africa’s gaming market is expected to top $1 billion in 2024 — in the face of a global slowdown
The sub-Saharan African gaming industry is expected to generate over $1 billion for the first time in 2024, according to data from research firm Newzoo that was shared exclusively with CNBC. In 2022, games sold in the region generated $862.8 … Continued
Berlinale’s World Cinema Fund backs seven projects from Africa and Latin America
The Berlinale’s World Cinema Fund (WCF) is to provide a combined €344,000 in finance to seven international projects.In its latest funding round, the WCF has recommended production funding for six projects from Burkina Faso, Chile, Egypt, Democratic Republic of Congo, … Continued
MyMovies.Africa launches seed round for $0.5 Million after Ninja Accelerator Program – Techish
MyMovies.Africa is looking to raise $0.5 Million to scale the company, and its service. The Kenyan-made Digital cinema extension offers film from across Africa and the diaspora. In October of 2021, it was one of the five ventures selected to … Continued