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ACP launches film production support programme

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:00:00 +0200

The African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) presents the ACP-EU Support Programme for the ACP Cinema and Audiovisual Sector. The Secretariat of the ACP Group of States and the European Union have designed a new support programme for the ACP audiovisual sector, ACP Films (ie. cinema and television). ACP Films is managed by the ACP Secretariat and financed by the 9th European Development Fund (EDF).
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CNBC Africa confirms Ormerod resignation

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 13:21:00 +0200

Business TV news network CNBC Africa confirmed the departure of COO Trevor Ormerod to Primedia today, Wednesday, 5 December 2007 in a press statement, also confirming that current head of programming, Gary Alfonso, will be taking over as acting COO until a final decision is made regarding the position.
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Ormerod quits CNBC Africa

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 10:02:00 +0200

CNBC Africa COO Trevor Ormerod is leaving the television business channel to take up a post at Primedia, sources close to the television network told Bizcommunity.com yesterday, Tuesday, 4 December 2007.
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Music video project for Africa

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 14:43:00 +0200

Pan-African music entertainment network MTV Networks Africa and oil marketer Shell have partnered to boost Africa's contemporary music industry.
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PAMRO documents Africa's varied media landscape

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 11:31:00 +0200

The country reports from the members of the Pan African Media Research Organisation (PAMRO) shed some light on media in Africa.
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IRIN release new film about slum life in Kenya

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:07:00 +0200

Integrated Regional Information Networks also known as IRIN has released Slum Survivors, a new film about the lives of Africans living in slums. The film was unveiled mid last week according to the organisation's website.
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TCM'S Annual Short Film Competition open for entries

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:12:00 +0200

Due to popular demand from filmmakers, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) has, for the first time, opened its annual short film competition entry gates to the African, the Middle Eastern and European industries (EMEA).
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