Original Telenovela Brief

Closing date 21/10/2024

Background

Showmax is a streaming service that offers a variety of award-winning TV shows, movies, Showmax Originals, kids shows & Sport. 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.

What are we looking for?

Showmax is seeking to Commission a telenovela that is unique and original offering authenticity that would be heartwarming to watch.

We are looking for 75 eps x 30 mins targeting Tanzanian middle-class families.

BRIEF TITLE: Original Telenovela Brief

PLATTFORM: Showmax

GENRE: Telenovela

TARGET AUDIENCE: Family

SERIES: 75Eps x 30 min

LANGUAGE: Swahili, English

Editorial Guide:

Original concepts should be well plotted with overarching twists and turns exploring our day-to-day experiences. The story should be unique, reflective of our audience’s daily lives and experiences while taking an exciting new and innovative angle with well plotted storylines and rounded characters. The pace must have nail-biting tension that will keep the audience glued. The tone should be gripping and entertaining. The story must respect the Tanzanian societal norms and cultures.

Proposal Requirements:

• Logline: 25 words summary of an original/Concept story. (Tell us the protagonist and antagonist, what they want, and what is in the way of them achieving that).
• Full Budget: All Production Lines should be itemized and a Cost Per Minute included.
• Currency:  Must be Tanzanian Shillings.
• Tentative Production Schedule : Timelines from Development & Scripting to Production to Post Production to Final Delivery.
• Overall Plotline & Themes: The main themes of the whole series.
• 500 words synopsis (Ensure the synopsis highlights all the key plot points from the beginning to the end)
• Character bios of key characters. (Their goals, needs, desires and weaknesses)
• World View of the Story; Locations and Settings of the Telenovela.
• Mood-board: Picture collage and mood board that includes stills/screen grabs for the proposed telenovela.
• 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)
• Business Case: Why is this exciting to Showmax audience? Which gap or demand are you satisfying?
• Pilot Episode Preview Copy: A link to the pilot episode.
• 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 licence.
  • 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 slides on the link below;

Showmax - M-Net Submissions (mnetcorporate.co.za)

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

Technical and editorial standards required by Showmax will be set out in the production agreement.

Showmax will have the final editorial and creative control over all aspects of Commissioned Programming.

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 Showmax Management.
• If successful,  shortlisted proposals will be invited through email for a pitching session

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.

Deadline for Submissions: 21st  October 2024.