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Showmax, Africa’s streaming service has announced that it is relaunching in February 2024 with a brand-new look, a new app, and an entirely new product suite. The company is set to release 5 original Titles ahead of the relaunch. This comes after the announcement of the partnership between MultiChoice and international media heavyweight Comcast’s NBCUniversal and Sky last year.
According to the streamer, in February, it will be releasing a record 21 Showmax Originals from four African countries, including five Originals from Nigeria, a revamped international content slate, and the continent’s first standalone Premier League mobile streaming plan.
More than 1,300 hours of new Showmax Originals will be released in 2024 across Africa so viewers will be able to watch an average of more than 3.5 hours of fresh local content on Showmax every day of the year. Continue Reading.
GRANTS AND SUBMISSIONS
Project submissions for the 15th Durban FilmMart (DFM), Africa’s leading film finance and co-production market are now open! Applications can be made through the DFMI website: https://durbanfilmmart.co.za.
Deadline : Saturday, 20 January 2024.
Apply here : https://bit.ly/3tJptWe
The Plug In To Power project is here and we are looking to provide finishing funds for 3 short documentary films, already in production and on the theme of Civic Engagement & Participation.
Calling all eligible film makers to apply now!
Deadline: 24th January, 2024
Apply Here : http://www.applications.mydocubox.org
