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THURSDAY 23 JULY 2009

THE COCA-COLA DOME, NORTHGATE, JOHANNESBURG

When you know more, you achieve more!

A one-day conference covering broadcast issues and low budget content creation.

MORNING CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

ARE YOU READY FOR 2010?

07:00 –08:00 Registration and welcome refreshments

08:15 Welcome and introduction to overall programme
Presiding chairman: Lynn Mansfield, Chairman SADIBA & SABC Strategic Adviser to the Group CEO

08:25 Introduction to keynote speaker
Nic Bonthuys, GM SABC Air Time Outside Broadcasts

08:35 KEYNOTE
Richard Waghorn, CTO SABC Technology
He was formerly the BBC’s Controller of Distribution and was responsible for setting strategies for delivering digital switchover and directing the implementation of the BBC’s switchover infrastructure. He is an acknowledged industry expert on digital broadcasting..

09:00 PREPARING FOR 2010
Discussion includes the recent FIFA Confederation Cup, the forerunner event for the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup; Communications strategy; Role of technology; Opportunities for the industry.

Overview Gary Shaw, HBS for FIFA Panel discussion: Thami Magazi, Telkom Group Executive : Multi-National Customers; David Swannack Programme Director Siemens; Nic Bonthuys, SABC - Air Time Outside Broadcasts
Panel Convenor: Lynn Mansfield, SADIBA Q&A

10:00 UPDATE ON DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TV TRIALS AND DELIVERY STRATEGY

The panel will discuss how the trials are proceeding, the definition of digital standards specifications, the management of the technical platform, marketing the concept of digital transition to the public, whether the Set Top Box subsidy system is feasible, and if 2011 is a realistic deadline for the analogue switch-off?
Introduction: Lara Kantor Digital Dzonga chairperson Panel discussion: Dave Hagen, M-Net Digital Dzonga representive; Yusuf Nabee, DTT Project Leader at SABC; Zubair Munshi, e.tv Digital Dzonga representative; Marius du Plessis, SADIBA
Panel Convenor: Johann Koster, NAB Q&A

11:00 Refreshments

11:30 AFRICA READY TO DO BUSINESS
The International Monetary Fund recently forecast a 3% growth for the continent. Even though only six countries have a national GDP of more than $50bn, Africa has a population of more than 900-million potential capital market participants which represents a huge audience for broadcast, Internet and mobile communication. The panel will discuss personal experiences of working in Africa, the possibilities for broadcasters and the crucial areas of training which need to be undertaken if the continent is to develop its full broadcast potential.

Overview & Panel Convenor: Phil Molefe, Acting Head of SABC News; Panel: Dr Melanie Chait, Big Fish School of Digital Filmmaking; GlobeCast Africa, further speakers to be confirmed Q&A

12:30 THE NEW TELEVISION EXPERIENCE
The impact of cheap broadband on broadcasters and how they must adapt and change or face extinction.
Marcos Gonzalez-Flower, Global Head of Media Consulting
Siemens IT Solutions and Services Ltd, UK

13:00 Networking luncheon sponsored by Siemens Southern Africa

AFTERNOON CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

LOW BUDGET PRODUCTION …

13:00 – 13:30 - Registration

13:45 Welcome and introduction to overall programme
Presiding chairman: Prof Christo Doherty, Head of Digital Arts, Wits School of Arts

14:00 KEYNOTE: Industrial Development Corporation - Film funding criteria
In the current economic downturn, it is tougher than ever before for filmmakers to find the money to make a film. There were well over 10 South African feature films made last year and to exceed this number in the next 12 months, traditional government and organisational film funders will need to rethink the financial equation round supporting the development of the industry.

Basil Ford, head of the IDC Media and Motion Picture Division: The rationale behind the IDC’s funding criteria; industry misconceptions and how the IDC views low budget projects.

14:15 SUCCESS ON A SHOESTRING
Hollywood isn’t going to come knocking on your door to get you to direct the next blockbuster film. Truth is you are going to have to do it on your own. Learn how to get your movie made by people who are proof that with a little creativity and a lot of hard work, you can be a success without spending millions.

Panel: UE Ukpong, Nigerian filmmaker: the Nollywood model, and current developments in Nigerian low budget filmmaking; Jann Turner, award winning filmmaker and director of the successful box office low budget feature White Wedding; Charlie Sepadin, writer / producer of Swop! specifically made for DVD release; Aryan Kaganof, award winning filmmaker, who shot SMS Sugar Man, the first full length feature film on a mobile phone camera. Q&A

15:15 Afternoon refreshments

15:35 ARE LOW BUDGET FILMS THE SOLUTION TO CREATING A SUSTAINABLE FILM INDUSTRY?:
Will cost-effective filmmaking become the order of the day for local films and co-productions? The role of government and the funding of low budget films.

Panel discussion – Department of trade & industry (dti); SASFED, IPO, Basil Ford, IDC and Paul Raleigh, Film Finance SA. Q&A

16:30 BROADBAND INTERNET THE NEW OPPORTUNITY?
As broadband penetration and speeds increase, content owners, channels, online video platforms, social networks and mobile networks will have to rethink their business models. Will traditional ways of distributing content via film distributors and cinema or television broadcasters change under the pressure of broadband Internet?
Indra de Lanerolle, independent media and communications consultant;
Jason Probert, General Manager Entertainment: DStv Online. Q&A

17:15 Networking cocktails