Tag: DISCOP Johannesburg 2016

JOHANNESBURG: The fifth edition of DISCOP Johannesburg came to a close today, with a noted increase in the number of delegates and an ample lineup of sidebar sessions, with the growth of the market serving as “a reflection of the state of the industry in Africa,” according to Patrick Jucaud-Zuchowicki, the CEO of Basic Lead and founder of the DISCOP markets.

JOHANNESBURG: A session this afternoon at DISCOP Johannesburg shed light on the various models that the national public broadcaster, SABC, is using to commission and acquire content, as well as what types of programming are currently in demand for the channels.

JOHANNESBURG: Patrick Jucaud-Zuchowicki, the CEO of Basic Lead and founder of the DISCOP markets, welcomed guests this morning to the fifth edition of DISCOP Johannesburg, which he said is “stronger and bigger” than last year.

JOHANNESBURG: The organizers of DISCOP Johannesburg have reported a 15 percent year-to-year increase in the number of pre-registered delegates at its upcoming event, which kicks off on Wednesday.

Basic Lead, the organizer of DISCOP Johannesburg, is gearing up for the 2016 edition of the market and co-production forum, which is taking place November 2 to 4.

LOS ANGELES: Frederic Chesnais, the CEO of Atari, is attending DISCOP Johannesburg this year to unveil the gaming company's television plans.

CAPE TOWN: DISCOP Johannesburg is hosting its first-ever Women in Media Awards, celebrating successful female media leaders and the organizations that they represent.

JOHANNESBURG: DISCOP Johannesburg has planned a pitching competition for its November edition, open to producers with projects in the genres of series, documentaries, formats and animation.