CcHub To host Getting Your Movies On International Streaming Platforms

The African film and audiovisual industry is fast becoming a major source of revenue and economic growth for the continent. According to UNESCO reports, the industry has contributed over $5 billion to the continent’s GDP, employs over 5 million people and has seen international streaming platforms like Netflix invest over $175 million into sub-Saharan Africa since 2016.

With all these successes, upcoming and emerging African filmmakers still struggle with distributing their already-produced content.

There is a knowledge gap between established filmmakers who have succeeded with their films, and aspiring and emerging filmmakers who are just starting out and are unaware of the right producers, distributors, and aggregators who can help them gain visibility with their content.

That’s why the Creative Economy Practice at CcHUB is hosting a virtual pan-African roundtable this Wednesday, September 11 titled “Getting Your Movies On International Streaming Platforms.”

We will:

• Explore ways aspiring and emerging film creatives in Africa can capture value and increase visibility with their movies on international streaming platforms like Showmax and Netflix.
• Explore career pathways for aspiring and emerging filmmaking creatives, from sound licensing to distribution.
• Explore innovative ways African film creatives can create buzz around their movies and content.

Register today and join us as we host:

Panelists

1. Tosh Gitonga, Kenyan Director and Founder of Primary Picture (A Nairobi-based production company).
2. Loukman Ali, Ugandan Cinematographer and Film Director.

This session will be moderated by Olasunkanmi Adebayo, Chief Executive Officer at Afro-Wren Productions.

Event Details

1. Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
2. Time: 4:00 PM WAT / 5:00 PM SAST  / 6:00 PM EAT
3.  Link:  https://bit.ly/MISP_register  (ZOOM)
4. This discussion will provide insider tips to help aspiring and emerging African film creatives enter the international market.
5. Register today at https://bit.ly/MISP_register