The Future of Television is at DISCOP Africa

The gains of the last two decades, during which Africa has seen its television production, distribution and export sectors sustain high rates of growth, have been nothing short of remarkable.

In such a vibrant context, the annual DISCOP Africa market has become the most important annual pan-African industry gathering, bringing together the driving forces behind the continent's multiplatform television and digital content businesses.

With the ninth edition set to take place from 5 to 7 November, 2014, at the Sandton Convention Center in Johannesburg, DISCOP Africa 2014 promises to be the largest and most important gathering for anyone interested in content, film, TV programming, adaptation rights and packaged channels market opportunities.

2000+ delegates from 70 countries are expected to converge on DISCOP Africa 2014, including 250+ exhibitors representing global and regional entertainment content providers from Africa and overseas; 750+ key acquisitions, commissioning and programming executives representing Africas most important public and commercial broadcasters, Pay-TV operators, OTT platforms, mobile networks and production companies; and national umbrella exhibitions representing firms from South Africa, USA, Ivory Coast, the European Union, Kenya, China, Korea, France and Israel.

With this many powerful role-players in one place, DISCOP Africa is all about business. Every year DISCOP Africa sees hundreds of millions of dollars in deals being made, with opportunities for major production houses, as well as emerging and independent producers and distributors. Networking and meeting services are provided to registered delegates and DISCOP Africa therefore provides the best opportunity to meet, network and do business in the TV and content industry in Africa.

DISCOP Africa 2014 is also proud of its many strategic partnerships, with the most recent including some of South Africa's major players in the film and TV industry such as the Department of Arts and Culture, The National Film and Video Foundation, The Gauteng Film Commission and the SABC.

Zama Mkosi, CEO of the National Film and Video Foundation has this to say of the partnership, The NFVF recognises distribution as one of the most critical elements in the development of South Africas film and content production industries. DISCOP Africa presents a unique opportunity for the advancement of our distribution goals.

Desmond Mthembu, Projects Manager at the Gauteng Film Commission explains their support of DISCOP Africa , The GFC, in our on-going support for locally based filmmakers and content producers, is proud to be part of DISCOP Africa , an event that presents real business opportunities for established and emerging content producers alike. DISCOP Africa is a platform that aligns with our development goals.

A host of parallel events will also take place during the event. These include:

The Cote D'ivoire Celebrations.

The 20 Years of Television in South Africa: Whats Next Conference.

The Black Legacy Gala Evening.

DISCOPRO: Pitching, Mentoring and Networking Program.

Mentoring Workshops.

Pitching Competitions.

Access to the Marketplace.

5. 20 Years of Television in South Africa Conference - Highlights

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