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Who's Buying African Films? Tracking 2025 Festival Deals (From Sundance to Toronto) 🎬 2025 has been a breakthrough year for African films on the festival circuit, with dozens of international premieres. But who's actually buying them? Akoroko tracked 2025 acquisition deals across Sundance, Berlin, Cannes, Tribeca, Locarno, Venice, and Toronto. 🔍 The results so far: MUBI, MAD Solutions, and a handful of French/Swiss buyers dominate. African audiences? Still left waiting. 👉 For full analysis + data breakdown—"Who’s Buying African Films? (2025 Edition)"—Subscribe to Akoroko Premium to receive the newsletter and more recent African / diaspora screen sector intelligence from a global industry perspective: https://lnkd.in/dae3qcys Localized pricing available in 10 countries. #Acquisitions #AfricanCinema #AfricanFilms #FilmFestivals

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Film is booming in New Jersey. Studios are popping up. Tax incentives are attracting productions. And independent companies like ours are building the foundation for what’s next. When we started Syndicate Productions, NJ was overlooked. Most filmmakers thought they had to move to LA or NYC. But in reality—this state is turning into one of the biggest hubs for film and video production in the country. We’ve seen it firsthand. From commercials for big brands, to celebrity music videos, to original films—we’re bringing industry-standard production to New Jersey and training the next generation of filmmakers through Syndicate Film School. The opportunity is here. For businesses looking to market, for artists looking to tell their story, and for students who want a real path into the industry. New Jersey film is here to stay. And we’re here to make sure the standard stays high. #FilmProduction #NewJerseyFilm #NJFilm #CommercialProduction #MusicVideos #FilmSchool #VideoMarketing #Filmmaking #ProductionCompany

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🎬 “This Is My Fee” — A Line You Shouldn’t Negotiate in Film Production In the world of film and content creation, time is tight, expectations are high, and pressure is relentless. Yet, amid all this, there’s one conversation that continually comes up—and frankly, it shouldn’t: "Can you do it for less?" When a film professional—whether a line producer, DOP, AD, stylist, gaffer, editor, sound designer, or any crew member—shares their fee, they’re not randomly tossing out numbers. That fee reflects: - Years of experience and hustle - Hard-earned industry skills - The ability to deliver under pressure - Often, the responsibility of managing chaos so others don’t have to They’ve quoted you not for the hours they’ll spend on set but for the expertise they bring to make your project smoother, smarter, and stronger. 💡 Here’s the truth: Cutting corners on crew costs might save you some money short-term, but it costs you quality, time, and goodwill in the long run. So, the next time someone says, “This is my fee,” let’s stop negotiating professionalism. Respect it or rework your budget—but don’t undervalue the people who bring your vision to life. 🎥 Let’s create a culture in this industry that pays people what they’re truly worth. No discounts. No guilt trips. No "exposure" offers. Just fair pay for solid work. #FilmProduction #RespectTheCrew #FairPay #LineProducer #DOP #FilmProfessionals #BehindTheScenes #ProductionLife #NoFreeWork #PayProfessionals #indiabasedproductionfixer #lineproductionIndia #Indianfilmproductionpartners #shootinIndia #Indiafilminghub #globalcinemaIndia #Indiafilmcofinancing #flyingstonefilmz

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