Netflix has unveiled a new slate of programming at TV conference Mip Africa. The line-up includes the fourth season of hit drama “Blood & Water” plus a new feature-length rom-com, “Soweto Love Story.”
The streamer also revealed a number of partnerships with South African filmmakers and production outfits. Among them are a deal with Akin Omotoso and Ochre Media for multiple book adaptations, a three-picture partnership with director Donovan Marsh (“iNumber Number”), and a multi-project partnership with production company Gambit Films (“Blood & Water”) across series and features.
“We are incredibly excited to continue with our investment in South African storytelling and to expand our relationships with these amazing storytellers,” said Ben Amadasun, Netflix’s VP of content for Middle East and Africa. “These long-term partnerships with local filmmakers have enabled us to uncover unique perspectives and diverse stories from South Africa to entertain our more than 238 million members around the world.
The streamer also revealed a number of partnerships with South African filmmakers and production outfits. Among them are a deal with Akin Omotoso and Ochre Media for multiple book adaptations, a three-picture partnership with director Donovan Marsh (“iNumber Number”), and a multi-project partnership with production company Gambit Films (“Blood & Water”) across series and features.
“We are incredibly excited to continue with our investment in South African storytelling and to expand our relationships with these amazing storytellers,” said Ben Amadasun, Netflix’s VP of content for Middle East and Africa. “These long-term partnerships with local filmmakers have enabled us to uncover unique perspectives and diverse stories from South Africa to entertain our more than 238 million members around the world.
- 9/4/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Deals announced today at Mip Africa preview of streamer’s programming in Cape Town.
Netflix has unveiled several multi-title partnerships with South African filmmakers and production houses at a Mip Africa preview in Cape Town.
It included feature film Heart Of The Hunter from South African filmmaker Mandla Dube which will play on the streamer in the first quarter of 2024.
Initially announced in 2022 and the first deal of its kind with a South African filmmaker, Dube has a three-picture deal with Netflix. He previously directed the Netflix film, Silverton Siege and has also directed several episodes of the Netflix South Africa series,...
Netflix has unveiled several multi-title partnerships with South African filmmakers and production houses at a Mip Africa preview in Cape Town.
It included feature film Heart Of The Hunter from South African filmmaker Mandla Dube which will play on the streamer in the first quarter of 2024.
Initially announced in 2022 and the first deal of its kind with a South African filmmaker, Dube has a three-picture deal with Netflix. He previously directed the Netflix film, Silverton Siege and has also directed several episodes of the Netflix South Africa series,...
- 9/4/2023
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
Netflix unveiled and previewed upcoming original South African series and films at Mip Africa during a panel entitled “See What’s Next on Netflix.” The global streamer also touted multi-title partnerships with local filmmakers.
“We are incredibly excited to continue with our investment in South African storytelling and to expand our relationships with these amazing storytellers,” said Ben Amadasun, Netflix’s vp of content for Middle East and Africa. “These long-term partnerships with local filmmakers have enabled us to uncover unique perspectives and diverse stories from South Africa to entertain our more than 238 million members around the world. This is why we’re committed to investing in South Africa’s creative industry and showcasing the incredible talent the country has to offer.”
Here is a look at the upcoming series:
Miseducation, a new young adult series from Burnt Onion Productions (How to Ruin Christmas) making its debut on Netflix on Sept.
“We are incredibly excited to continue with our investment in South African storytelling and to expand our relationships with these amazing storytellers,” said Ben Amadasun, Netflix’s vp of content for Middle East and Africa. “These long-term partnerships with local filmmakers have enabled us to uncover unique perspectives and diverse stories from South Africa to entertain our more than 238 million members around the world. This is why we’re committed to investing in South Africa’s creative industry and showcasing the incredible talent the country has to offer.”
Here is a look at the upcoming series:
Miseducation, a new young adult series from Burnt Onion Productions (How to Ruin Christmas) making its debut on Netflix on Sept.
- 9/4/2023
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
New York Times bestselling author turned TV creator Taiye Selasi captivated a packed theater at the Joburg Film Festival this week, acknowledging that the deck is stacked against Black female creators in Hollywood, but insisting that the power of African women remained in their ability to overcome any obstacle in bringing their stories to the screen. “There is nothing that can stop, has ever stopped, or will ever, ever stop an African woman,” she declared to a rapt audience.
Selasi spoke in front of a full house at Johannesburg’s Theater on the Square on Friday as part of a day-long celebration of African women in film. During a rousing session in which she shared lessons from her experience at the helm of Cocoa Content, the TV production company she founded in 2019, Selasi weighed in on the growing demand for African talent in Hollywood while also unpacking the “hype” about...
Selasi spoke in front of a full house at Johannesburg’s Theater on the Square on Friday as part of a day-long celebration of African women in film. During a rousing session in which she shared lessons from her experience at the helm of Cocoa Content, the TV production company she founded in 2019, Selasi weighed in on the growing demand for African talent in Hollywood while also unpacking the “hype” about...
- 2/5/2023
- by Christopher Vourlias
- Variety Film + TV
Photo: ‘Trippin With the Kandasamys’/Netflix The Kandasamys Franchise Up until this week, I was completely unfamiliar with the Kandasamys films and had to do a bit of research before diving into the latest installment. The first film released in July of 2018 ‘Keeping Up with the Kandasamys’ directed by Jayan Moodley kicked off the franchise. This South African Indian comedy follows the feud between neighbors Shanthi Naidoo (Maeshni Naicker) an overbearing mother and Jennifer Kandasamy (Jailoshini Naidoo) the snobby yet effortlessly elegant mom next door. Shanthi is tired of being outshined by Jennifer in every little thing she does and while these two matriarchs fight to be the very best and intend on being rivals until the end of time, they unwillingly are forced to team together to break up their children who have fallen in love. Related article: A Tribute to Cannes Film Festival: A Celebration of Cinema, Glamour,...
- 6/11/2021
- by Alexa Sutherland
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
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