Dear Listers,

Below is an e-letter on BFMA highlights this year, and attached is the updated conference programme. Attendance is free with pre-registration.

I hope the creatives and media professionals on the list will find time to drop in for the sessions that are of interest to them.

Regards,

Sean Moroney
Chairman
AITEC Africa
seanm@aitecafrica.com
UK Tel: +44(0)1480-880774
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26-27 June 2013

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Over 800 delegates registered and over 130 speakers confirmed for BFMA 2013 - limited spaces remaining. For free attendance register HERE

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Never before have so many film, broadcast and music gurus gathered in the same place in Africa. The Kenyatta International Conference Centre (named after the father of Kenya's new President) will be the venue for two days of intensive discussion, debate and learning in conference sessions, panel discussions and training workshops. Programme Director and Chairman of AITEC Africa Sean Moroney called on digital media professionals from throughout Africa to converge on Nairobi over 26-27 June in order to benefit from the great educational, networking and business opportunities available at the event. "We have been overwhelmed by the expertise that has been offered for the conference programme, with experts flying in from all four corners of the world, including Australia, UK, USA, Ghana, Nigeria, France and India, to join East Africa's industry leaders for a unique knowledge-sharing fest. Don't let the price of an air ticket stand in the way of the great educational and business opportunity this top industry event is offering you."

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Community Radio Focus

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The BFMA programme is going to include two sessions on community radio development, organised in partnership with Africa Media Initiative. Community radio practitioners from throughout East Africa will participate in the following panel discussions:

Content production & grassroots participation in community radio
Making community radio more sustainable

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Nine investors confirmed for Africa Media Business Exchange

The following investors have confirmed participation in AMBE@BFMA 2013 : Innovation 4 Africa; 88 mph; Aramid Capital; PesaFund; Growth Africa; Jacana; Kibunda; PVL Africa; TBL Microfund Africa

Each investor will have a 15-minute face-to-face meeting with each of the start-ups participating in AMBE, providing them with a real-life opportunity to pitch their production or business ideas to invetors that are actively looking for investment opportunities in the creative arts and digital media industries.

To book one of the few remaining demo areas in AMBE, email filmbizafrica@gmail.com

BFMA Preview Cinema to showcase latest local and regional productions

The Preview Cinema at BFMA is a free facility for film-makers to screen trailers for their new productions, as well as short documentaries or internet series. Highlights include Ni Sisi and Something Necessary.

For last-minute screening applications, email Alexandros Konstantaras on grostmont5@yahoo.com

Want to book a stand or sponsorship? Email for details

CLICK HERE

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Ernie Singleton headlines music industry guru sessions

Leading local and international music producers and distributors will share their experience in the following two panel discussions at BFMA 2013:

DAY 1

Making better Music: Creativity, production & technology

Should I find a producer or record it myself? What's the next step?

Natalie Lukkenaer, Penya Africa

Robert Kamanzi, Ingoma Talent Management

Steve Kivutia -Ketebul Studios

Lynn Jeter, Lynn Allan Jeter & Associates Public Relations

DAY 2

Making money from music: Innovation & the challenges of marketing & distribution

What needs to happen to develop a viable music market in East Africa? How can African music makers take advantage of growing global markets?

Ernie Singleton, Singleton Entertainment (Former President of Urban Music at MCA Records); Gustav Erickson, Mdundo Music

Colin Gayle, Billboard Magazine; Edward Sigei, Kenya Copyright Board, Tim Rimbui, Ennovator Music

Kenya ICT Board backs young content developers

Kenya ICT Board

The Kenya ICT Board has joined the Kenya Film Commission in supporting the Film-Makers & Content Developers Pavilion at BFMA to provide free demo areas to promote their productions services and applications - and network with potential partners from throughout Africa and beyond. Announcing the Board's support, Eunice Kariuki, Deputy CEO Publicity, said the Pavilion had a vital role to play in promoting young content developers. "BFMA is an ideal platform for our young developers to expose themselves and their products to the real world in a highly stimulating business and educational environment."

To apply for a free demo area in the Pavilion, use the application form on the ICT Board web site.

CLICK HERE