More Namibian content needed on DSTV
MultiChoice Namibia hosts second content information session to encourage more Namibian productions on DSTV.
Following the local producers information session held in June, MultiChoice Namibia once again invited Namibian content producers to attend a content workshop with the aim of encouraging Namibian producers to submit their content to channels on the DStv and GOtv platforms.
Similar initiatives by MultiChoice Namibia have resulted in Namibian content being added to the DStv platform including the Namibian drama The Third Will, as well as the addition of local radio stations to the DStv and GOtv audio bouquets. Very soon it will be adding Rapids FM, Shipi FM on GOtv and 99Fm and Omulunga Radio on DStv.
The presenters at the session included, MultiChoice Africa Regional Head of Content for Southern Africa, Cheryl Uys-Allie, Channel Head of VIA 174, Izelle Venter, as well as the owner of People's Weather 180, Stephan le Roux. Each gave a presentation to the Namibian producers on their respective channels and shared information on the channels content pillars as well as tips on how Namibians can use these platforms to tell their stories.
The producers who attended the session were taken through the business of television, particularly the how to of pitching a programme to a TV channel, as well as pitching a channel to a platform. Izelle Venter emphasised the channel's willingness to place Namibian content on the platform. “Your pitch needs to be original and people must feel inspired and have a sense of pride when watching the content. VIA is looking for larger than life characters who are authentic people with personalities our viewers can relate to,” she said. The owner of People's Weather Stephan le Roux encouraged the participants to look for opportunities of content within their communities. She also said the People's Weather is not only a channel with weather as it also tells stories of conservation and sustainability. “The channel is small but they established a foundation to grow, there are some many unique Namibian stories that are untapped, so we would like to create a Namibian block on the channel,” she said.
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Similar initiatives by MultiChoice Namibia have resulted in Namibian content being added to the DStv platform including the Namibian drama The Third Will, as well as the addition of local radio stations to the DStv and GOtv audio bouquets. Very soon it will be adding Rapids FM, Shipi FM on GOtv and 99Fm and Omulunga Radio on DStv.
The presenters at the session included, MultiChoice Africa Regional Head of Content for Southern Africa, Cheryl Uys-Allie, Channel Head of VIA 174, Izelle Venter, as well as the owner of People's Weather 180, Stephan le Roux. Each gave a presentation to the Namibian producers on their respective channels and shared information on the channels content pillars as well as tips on how Namibians can use these platforms to tell their stories.
The producers who attended the session were taken through the business of television, particularly the how to of pitching a programme to a TV channel, as well as pitching a channel to a platform. Izelle Venter emphasised the channel's willingness to place Namibian content on the platform. “Your pitch needs to be original and people must feel inspired and have a sense of pride when watching the content. VIA is looking for larger than life characters who are authentic people with personalities our viewers can relate to,” she said. The owner of People's Weather Stephan le Roux encouraged the participants to look for opportunities of content within their communities. She also said the People's Weather is not only a channel with weather as it also tells stories of conservation and sustainability. “The channel is small but they established a foundation to grow, there are some many unique Namibian stories that are untapped, so we would like to create a Namibian block on the channel,” she said.
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