Sara Alessi

The African media landscape is reaching new heights, creating a range of opportunities for distributors.

The first edition of DISCOP Zanzibar wrapped last week following three days of meetings, networking and panels focused on the growth of the East African TV, film, digital and video-gaming sector.

SPI International/FILMBOX has inked a distribution agreement with LNB in Lebanon to carry several of its thematic channels, thereby expanding its footprint in MENA.

DISCOP Abidjan concluded with twice the number of independent production companies from African countries in attendance as compared to last year.

For the first time, DISCOP Johannesburg is set to host an online platform for buyers to screen content before, during and after the market.

SPI International/FILMBOX’s entertainment channels FilmBox Africa HD and FashionBox HD are rolling out on StarSat’s DTH and OTT platforms in South Africa.

BBC Studios has secured sales for more than 300 hours of programming from across its portfolio, including a first-time deal with DSTV NOW, since the beginning of the year.

DISCOP Zanzibar has unveiled the lineup for its three-track NEXT GEN program.

DISCOP and ONGEA! Africa are presenting a new sidebar program, DISCORE, which will launch as a panel discussion at the Kalasha International TV & Film Market.

DISCOP Dubai wrapped its second edition with 687 delegates in attendance and plans to move the Middle East-focused market to Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, in 2019.