abidjan selection 2019...4 the hustle non-scripted original territory: south africa original...

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Forbidden Tenant

Hush Greed & Desire

Retreat My Flatmates

Jemeji

Tinsel

RockvilleEdik Van Nantes

The Hustle

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Nantes www.multichoicestudios.com Original Territory: South AfricaOriginal Broadcaster: kykNETSeason 1: 13 x 22’ HDSeason 2: 13 x 22’ HDSeason 3: 14 x 22’ HDLanguage: AfrikaansProduction Company: Meerfout FilmsYear of Release: 2015 - 2017

Edik Van Nantes

This SAFTA award winning reality cooking programme is set in Nantes, France. The show is hosted by iconic South African celebrity, Nataniël and his trained chef brother, Erik, who celebrate the food and culture of both France and South Africa in their own inimitable way. Nataniël’s vibrant and flamboyant personality make him a firm viewer favourite. Edik Van Nantes is fantastic family viewing for foodies, travel enthusiasts and those with a good sense of humour.

Cultures Collide

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SAFTA 2018Best Variety

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…these two brothers produce magic together on screen!” MagLove


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The Hustle

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Original Territory: South AfricaOriginal Broadcaster: Vuzu AmpSeason 1: 10 x 48’ HDSeason 2: 10 x 48’ HDLanguage: EnglishProduction Company: Callback Dreams StudiosYear of Release: 2015 & 2017

Superstars AKA, Khuli Chana and Tumi Molekane search for South Africa’s newest and undiscovered Hip Hop and MC sensations. Hopefuls live in a dope mansion and are given a platform to showcase their impressive skills for their shot at superstardom. This popular reality series has been credited for launching the careers of notable stars, the likes of Shane Eagle, Bigstar Johnson, Cass, Mopheme, Nelz and Erick Rush. Throughout the episodes, we get to see the aspirant rappers having to step up their game! They need to think far beyond their lyrical juices. On this show, the hustlers also need to understand different facets of the industry, from public relations, to branding, booking studios, giving interviews and so much more. The trick lies in how you roll with the punches, take the critiques and use them to refine your craft.

You Gotta Hustle to Win Big!

The biggest hip hop show on TV is back…”The Citizen


DRAMATELENOVELA

Secrets Are Never Safe

In Forbidden the secret affair between two lovers is exposed when the lady’s colleague sends a picture of the couple making out to the blogging world. The telenovela stars Norbert Young, Tina Mba and Kunle Remi.

Forbidden

Original Territory: NigeriaOriginal Broadcaster: Africa Magic Season 1: 260 x 24’ HDLanguage: EnglishProduction Company: Opmond Signature Media LimitedYear of Release: 2017

I have #AmRetreat episode 1 to 4 waiting on me.... now I can’t wait for the weekend.”Twitter Fan

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Original Territory: NigeriaOriginal Broadcaster: Africa Magic ShowcaseSeason 1: 10 x 24’Language: EnglishProduction Company: Tatafohq LimitedYear of Release: 2015

Retreat

Emma tells her guardian that her marriage of a mere four months is possibly headed for divorce. Does she try and make it work, or should she throw in the towel?

Not So Holy Matrimony



DRAMA / COMEDYDRAMA

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Between Four Walls

House no.13, Yonge Avenue is a six-apartment building complex owned by Sylvia stokes. Individuals from various backgrounds with personalities from all around the country visit the complex

Tenant

Original Territory: NigeriaOriginal Broadcaster: Africa Magic ShowcaseSeason 1: 26 x 48’ HDLanguage: EnglishProduction Company: Sparrow Productions LimitedYear of Release: 2013

My Flatmates


Original Territory: NigeriaOriginal Broadcaster: Africa Magic ShowcaseSeason 1: 260 x 26’Season 2: 260 x 26’Language: English, Pidgin, IgboSubtitles: EnglishProduction Company: Barons World EntertainmentYear of Release: 2016 & 2017

A situational comedy centered around 4 guys who share a flat, from where stems hilarious situations and dialogs from their daily quest for better life and fun escapades.

Live, Love, Laugh and Hustle

…have got mad soaps… #AmmyflatmatesTwitter Fan


TELENOVELATELENOVELA

Original Territory: NigeriaOriginal Broadcaster: Africa Magic ShowcaseSeason 1: 260 x 27’Language: English, Pidgin, IgboProduction Company: Native MediaYear of Release: 2015

An exciting telenovela that tells the tale of fashion, politics and ambition. A compelling story that follows the lives of different power players of high society and how their worlds collide in the city of Lagos. One action sets in motion a chain of events that reveal secret alliances, misplaced loyalty and social media. An intense and thrilling drama that is an all-round great watch.

Desire, Ambition and Power

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Original Territory: Nigeria, South AfricaOriginal Broadcaster: Africa Magic Showcase

Season 1: 262 x 24’Language: English, Pidgin

Subtitles: EnglishProduction Company: Tatafohq Limited

Year of Release: 2016

A young doctor returns to Nigeria for her NYSC. She is pleasantly surprised to be posted to her father’s village. Her dream-come-true event quickly becomes a

nightmare.

Home Is WhereYour Story Begins

JemejiHush

My village love!!! I am so going to watch #AMJemeji all over again, even if they show it 20 times.”Twitter Fan

Top-rated drama on Television.” Pulse

…a show viewers are passionate about.” Pulse


AMVCA 2017Best Drama

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TELENOVELA

Original Territory: NigeriaOriginal Broadcaster: Africa Magic ShowcaseSeason 1-11: 260 x 24’ Language: EnglishProduction Company: In House Productions - AfricaYear of Release: 2008 - 2018

Tinsel W hat makes this series attractive to schedulers is that viewers can pick up the story from almost any season of this well-crafted, long-running series. This Telenovela centres around Fred Ade-Williams, the charismatic yet mysterious founder of Nigeria’s most successful independent film industry, ‘Reel Studios.’ His comfortable dominance of the industry gets disrupted when Brenda ‘Nana’ Mensah comes onto the scene. Brenda’s determination to lift her own film company,

‘Odyssey Pictures’, to greater heights becomes an immediate threat to Fred. He naturally aims to not only maintain his own success, but also hinder the success of his rival. The audience will be enthralled as the beautiful, daring and highly intelligent Brenda welcomes the challenge. Now in its 11th season, Tinsel has exceeded all expectations and became a true TV Soap success. Drama, scandal, forbidden romance, betrayal, success and heartbreak, Tinsel has it all.

Superiority and Dominance

…#Amtinsel, S/O to the cast and crew of best african soapie “ Twitter Fan


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Secrets and Lies

The murder of a self-made mogul threatens to change the fortune of a wealthy family, as the desire for wealth and power see a son and daughter vying for what they believe is rightfully theirs. The story of how this greed can ruin a family by threatening their wealth and fortune.

Greed & DesireOriginal Territory: South AfricaOriginal Broadcaster: Mzansi MagicSeason 1: 208 x 24’ HDLanguage: Sesotho, IsiZulu, Setswana & EnglishSubtitles: EnglishProduction Company: Ochre MediaYear of Release: 2016

DRAMA

Rockville

Original Territory: South AfricaOriginal Broadcaster: Mzansi MagicSeason 1 - 4: 46 x 48’ HDLanguage: Setswana, Sepedi, isiZulu & EnglishSubtitles: EnglishProduction Company: Ferguson FilmsYear of Release: 2013 - 2016

R ockville is a drama series that revolves around two families - one in the middle-class world of Johannesburg’s suburbs and the other in the working-class world of Soweto. They have an ongoing feud over a series of misunderstandings brought about by their different backgrounds. Produced by and starring power couple Shona and Connie Ferguson, this drama lifts the lid on the dark side of Mzansi – the sacrifices and subterfuge that it takes to get to the top in modern-day South Africa.

Family Feuds and The Dark Side of Johannesburg

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