Advertising
Twitter Introduces Lead Generation 'Cards' to Collect Leads From Tweets
Hold on to your hats, marketers, because we’ve got some exciting news that’s going to transform the way you use Twitter Ads.
Responsive Ads are coming
3 hours ago - DigidayCross-device display ad campaigns are complicated, and responsive design isn’t making life any easier.
Is Creativity Effective? Yes, say Loeries and Apex
4 hours ago -With the entry deadline of May 31 around the corner, Loeries is looking forward to seeing a bumper crop of entries for the first ever Effective Creativity Award.
Film & Television
7 Simple Mistakes Filmmakers Make
Nobody gets everything right all the time, but everyone should be striving to learn from what went wrong. I am taking the liberty of sharing these, in the hope that you won’t make these same 7 Simple Mistakes.
Kenya goes hunting for film deals at the Cannes Film Festival
May 23 - Daily Nation - KenyaThis year Kenya goes to Cannes as the country under the spotlight in the festival’s market section.
Academy changes rules for Animated Feature Oscar category via Indiewire
May 22 - IndiewireThe Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has approved the rules for next year's Oscars, with the most significant change affecting the Animated Feature Film category.
Film Festivals & Awards
SA's Blitz Patrollie bought by Picture Tree International at the 66th Cannes Film Festival
Directed by Andrew Wessels, and supported by the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) Blitz Patrollie has been bought by sales and production company Picture Tree International after a successful three-day run at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival's market.
Cape Town FilmMart Launched in Cannes
May 22 -The Cape Town and Winelands International Film Festival announced the launch of new coproduction market the “Cape Town Film Mart” in Cannes on the 16th May. The Launch was held at the South African Pavilion in Cannes.
Durban FilmMart: Selected Projects Announced
May 21 -Eighteen projects by African filmmakers have been selected for the finance forum of the Durban FilmMart (DFM) which takes place from July 19 to 22 during the 34th Durban International Film Festival (July 18 to 28).
Finance & Funding
Vimeo's Brand Creative Fund gives users an opportunity to collaborate with major brands to make films
Vimeo recently announced their new Brand Creative Fund, which matches major brands with talented Vimeo users to create films
National Film and Video foundation call for Application for Bursaries
May 1 - National Film & Video Foundation (NFVF)The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) calls for 2014 bursary applications from students who are interested in studying film related courses, at recognised tertiary institution in South Africa.
VWV launches giant entertainment and sponsorship division: VWV Massive
April 25 - VWVVWV launches giant entertainment and sponsorship division: VWV Massive
Media
What’s next for Google? The search giant reveals all at I/O 2013
Google kicked off day one of I/O, its three day developer-oriented product and platform innovations showcase, at San Francisco’s Moscone Center West on Wednesday. While there weren’t any skydiving or BMX antics to marvel at this time around, the big G did deliver some news that are likely to get tongues wagging.
Gambia: Two journalists win 2012 Ozone Africa Media Award
May 16 - Daily Observer - GambiaTsitsi Matope of Lesotho and Benedict Tembo of Zambia, both journalists, are the winners of the 2012 Ozone Africa Media Award.
Rwanda’s Media Law opens gates to self-regulation for journalists
May 16 - News of RwandaContrary to critics alleging Rwanda on violation of Human rights, democracy and freedom of speech; the country’s recently adopted law on media regulation seems to shame such accusations and it rather demonstrates maturity in the said fields.
Opportunities
Call For Entries | Encounters Masterclass with IDFA Bertha Fund
With an ever increasing demand on the limited funding resources available for filmmakers, it has become crucial to present a persuasive proposal and sound finance plan to potential funders.
Win Acting Scholarships: Register for the Kenyan Actors Monologue Challenge 3
May 23 - Ghafla - KenyaAre you an upcoming Kenyan actor? Want to know how to get into Hollywood?
Submissions open for Al Jazeera Pitching Forum
May 22 - Encounters South African International Documentary FestivalOn Saturday, 15 June 2013 in Cape Town, two commissioning editors from Al Jazeera will listen to pitches from 16 African filmmakers.
Other
New trends in the African broadcast TV market
A view from Satellite content deliverer SatLink targets broadcasters in Africa with Over-The-Top services and Turnkey Solutions
SA’s first Bitcoin exchange expecting rapid growth
May 6 - Human IPOThe founders of South Africa’s first rand-to-Bitcoin exchange platform have told HumanIPO it is 300 times faster and 10 times cheaper than traditional money transfers.
6 predictions for the future of tech from Google exec Eric Schmidt
April 26 - MemeburnAs the executive chairman of one of the biggest tech companies on the planet, Eric Schmidt seems well-placed to do some crystal ball gazing. So what does he think will be major trends in the future?
Social Media
Social Media For Filmmakers: Start With the Basics
Filmmakers who understand and utilise social media can give their films a ‘lift’ that could well mean the difference between commercial success and oblivion.
Pinterest partners with brands to add information to pins via Mashable
May 20 - MashablePinterest just got an upgrade that could make it easier for users to gather information by navigating in its site. Instead of exclusively linking back to the original source, pins from certain brands will now display information such as recipes, movie reviews and price information.
The Psychology of ‘Trends’ on Google+
May 16 - Martin ShervingtonWhatever the cause trends happen. But, can they be created? And if so, how would you go about it?
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