Maisha Magic Bongo Licensing Brief – Reality

Tarehe ya kufunga 01/12/2024

Background

Electronic Media Network (M-Net), a content division of the MultiChoice Group, has brought audiences the very best in video entertainment for over 30 years. M-Net’s channels are a source of compelling and captivating content, offering a mix of authentic African programmes and the best international movies and series. We continuously strive to grow the film and TV industry by developing talent in front of, and behind the camera, and propel the launch of local and international careers.

Maisha Magic Bongo is a general entertainment channel, available on DStv channel 160 created by M-Net. Maisha Magic Bongo is committed to visual storytelling that communicates an authentic and relatable Tanzanian experience. Its programming is community and family oriented.

The language used on the Channel is Swahili and minimal English.

What are we looking for?

Maisha Magic Bongo is seeking to license an original Reality Show proposals from Tanzanian producers.  There are no format limitations, however, the reality should be fast paced, exciting, appealing to a wide audience and must have ability to drive talkability and command a following.

We are looking for 25 episodes of 45 mins each.

BRIEF TITLE: Reality

PLATTFORM: Maisha Magic Bongo

GENRE: Reality

TARGET AUDIENCE 16 – 45 years male and female

SERIES: 25Eps x 45 min

LANGUAGE: Swahili

Editorial Guide:

The concept must be original and highly captivating. The reality must include themes that will grip the audience and appeal to the viewer. The cast must include individuals that are well known to the public and command a social media following.

Proposal Requirements:

• Logline: 25 words summary of an original reality
• Reality Look-book and Mood board: Picture collage that gives us a glimpse on how the reality will look like in terms of cinematography and production design, mood, and tone.
• Overall Plotline & Themes: The main themes of the reality
• 500 words synopsis (Ensure the synopsis highlights all the key plot points from the beginning to the end)
• Episodic breakdown: how the episode would look like
• Character web: interlink of the characters showing how they are connected and what they have in common
• Character bios of cast: Their goals, needs, desires and weaknesses.
• Business Case: Why is this exciting to Maisha Magic Bongo audience? Which gap or demand are you satisfying?
• Tentative Production Schedule: Timelines from Development to Post Production to Final Delivery.
• Currency:  Must be Tanzanian Shillings.
• Team & Contacts: Who is the team behind the project? What have you done previously? Please include a company profile (Please highlight experience of the team)
• Show reel: Of previous content produced (please include dates and broadcasting stations). 
• References: Please provide a list of previous clients. (Minimum of 2 clients)
• Attach the following compliance documents with your presentation:
  • A Valid Business license.
  • Certified Copy of TRA/VRN/TIN certificate for business.
  • Certified Copy of TRA/VRN/TIN certificate for Executive/Lead Producer.
  • A certified copy of the Executive/Lead producer’s passport/national ID/driver’s license.
  • Certified copy of a Valid Tax Clearance Certificate.
  • Certified copy of Certificate of Registration from Country’s Copyright Society.
  • Certified copy of Clearance Certificate from Country’s Copyright Society
  • Certified copy of Film Registration Certificate from Tanzania Film Board.

Submission process

All the requirements must be uploaded in one power point presentation deck which has a maximum of 15 slide

Please note that submissions emailed or dropped at our office will NOT be accepted.

Technical and editorial standards required by Maisha Magic Bongo will be set out in the production agreement.

N.B: Failure to submit any of the above documents will lead to disqualification

The Evaluation/Selection Process

• Receipt of proposals will be acknowledged by portal notification.
• Proposals will be evaluated by a panel of Evaluators selected by Maisha Magic Bongo Channel Management.
• If successful, shortlisted proposals will be contacted for further licensing discussions.

Our selection process will take approximately 8 weeks.

If you don’t hear from us within 90 days after submissions deadline, consider your application unsuccessful.