MIP Africa 2024
AMERICAN CINEMA INTERNATIONAL
Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries (mystery)
After Cheryl’s four-year engagement ends in a devastating breakup, her life is turned upside down when her aunt offers her an escape from Chicago to the Amish town of Sugarcreek. Struggling with being a fish out of water, Cheryl uncovers an unsettling secret that could disrupt the small town of Ohio. As Cheryl begins to solve the mystery, she finds community, belonging and the potential of new love. Will Sugarcreek become Cheryl’s new home?
Born to Race Unstoppable (action) (pictured)
Determined to prove she’s the best, Valerie races to find her self-worth and bring back the man she thought she lost. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, Valerie’s journey becomes a battle for redemption, love, and a shot at getting her life back. Will she triumph against all odds and prove her worth? Or will her relentless pursuit of love lead to her end? Feel the rush of emotions, where love, sacrifice, and ambition collide.
A Royal Reunion (drama, family)
Adelaide Smith, a driven law student, finds her world turned upside down when she’s thrust into royal life. Struggling with her sense of self and her ambitions, Adelaide navigates the intense demands of royalty and her deepening personal connections. As the excitement of a royal Christmas unfolds, will Adelaide choose to embrace her newfound royal role and family, or return to the path she carefully crafted? The decision could change her life forever.
Another Chance (holiday)
Carmen always believed her life purpose was to become a successful girl-boss, commanding the pages of Southern Chic magazine. But now, having achieved everything she thought she wanted, she feels an overwhelming emptiness. As Easter approaches, Carmen finds herself in a moment of desperation. She prays fervently for a meaningful change in her life. In a miraculous twist, her prayers are answered: She wakes up in an alternate reality where she’s married to her childhood sweetheart, Paul, who is now a preacher. As she navigates these contrasting worlds, Carmen must decide what truly matters: the heartfelt connections of family and love or the highly successful career she once thought defined her.
Contact: [email protected]; [email protected]
Tel: 818 805-1015
Address: 4312 Woodman Avenue, Suite 203, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
www.americancinemainspires.com
CASTA DIVA PICTURES
Back to Love (Come una volta: un amore da favola) (reality dating show) (pictured)
A group of seven young men and seven young women leave behind everything they know to immerse themselves in a romantic adventure without modern technology set back in the 1800s. They have to learn all about love and seduction, and step-by-step, they will turn into princes and princesses.
Contact: [email protected]
Tel: +39 02 3450817
Address: Via Lomazzo, 34a, 20154 Milan, Italy
GMA NETWORK
Black Rider (action, drama) (pictured)
After surviving a tragic incident, Elias becomes the Black Rider to seek justice for his family’s demise brought by the notorious Golden Scorpion syndicate.
Hands on the Dream 1-2 (medical drama)
A genius with a humble background graduated from medical school at 19 and became the youngest surgical resident in a large hospital.
Love Before Sunrise (romance, drama)
Ex-lovers accidentally meet again after several years. They give in to their rekindled feelings and continue their forbidden love.
The Seed of Love (drama)
Bobby and Eileen opt for Vitro Fertilization to bear a child, but Bobby’s ex-girlfriend steals their embryo, leading to a complex battle of truth and family.
Contact: [email protected].
Tel: +632 8333 76 33 to 34
INTER MEDYA
Deception (drama)
Güzide Yenersoy, a family court judge, seems to have it all: a loving lawyer husband, Tarik; a successful son, Ozan; and a daughter, Oylum, who is studying to be a doctor. But beneath the surface, buried secrets threaten to turn Güzide’s picture-perfect life upside down. First, Ozan gets himself in trouble with a bad investment. Then Oylum decides to give up medicine to instead pursue her dream of modern dance. And worst of all, Tarik, her supposedly loving spouse, has a second family. When all that is uncovered, Güzide must confront the reality that her entire life has been a lie.
The Trusted (drama)
Ex-solder Marashli opens a bookstore to spend more time with his sick daughter. His life changes when the beautiful Mahur Turel walks in. From now on the destiny of the two characters will be interwoven. Marashli is soon hired to be her bodyguard. On this journey, Marashli will become her closest ally, the person whom she trusts the most, and her lover. That is until she finds out who Marashli really is…
Poison Ivy (drama)
When Macide, who hails from a poor family, falls in love with Kazım Işık, a successful married businessman, she’s thrilled to learn that he loves her back. But will he be able to protect her from the cruelty of the people in the rich and powerful life that he created for himself? And will Macide be able to preserve the purity, innocence, and sensitivity she had when she first met Kazım?
Another Chance (drama)
Sadi Payaslı is sad to discover that his past still follows him around even after he takes a job as a geography teacher at Karabayır High School. First, he learns that one of the kids sent to Karabayır from a reformatory has a special connection to him. Second, he is confronted by Songül, a love interest from the Public Security Branch. And finally, he will have to deal with Derya, whom he left behind 17 years ago but never forgot.
Love and Pride (drama)
The Köksoy family are on the verge of losing everything. When Tolga, heir to a wealthy family, enters their lives, they plot how one of their three daughters might marry him. Eldest daughter Mercan rebels against the idea, despite Tolga and Mercan being attracted to each other. However, the middle daughter, Gül desires Tolga too. When Tolga shifts his focus from Mercan to Gül, they drift towards marriage.
The Ivy (drama, crime, mystery)
Ezgi’s perfect life with her husband Kerem takes a dark turn when a stranger claims Kerem wants to kill her. As Ezgi grapples with trust, she forms an unlikely bond with newcomer Arzu. Friendships crumble, and dark truths emerge, culminating in Arzu’s murder. The police investigation unveils a tangled web of deception, secret affairs, and lies within the community, where no one is who they seem.
The Box Challenge (game show, unscripted format)
Thirty randomly allocated boxes and three contestants. Each contestant begins the show with money in their pocket, and they choose the amount they wish to allocate to the boxes. Inside each box is a surprise! The contestant with the most money will have the chance to play at the finale.
Contact: [email protected]
Tel: +90 212 231 01 02
Address: Istanbloom Offices, Kore Sehitleri Caddesi 16/1 Zincirlikuyu, 34394 Istanbul, Turkey
KANAL D INTERNATIONAL
The Family Burden (drama)
After twenty years in prison for a crime she didn’t commit, Melike seeks to reunite with her daughter Hazal, only to find herself entangled in a web of lies. As she uncovers the truth and the real killer, she also struggles to reclaim her daughter, who believes another woman is her mother. The series delves into the complex mother-daughter relationship amidst a tangled web of secrets and deception.
Secret of Pearls (drama)
Azem’s life shatters when he takes the blame for his wife’s death to protect his daughter. After prison, he seeks his adopted children, navigating complex relationships, but time has taken its toll.
A Father’s Promise (drama)
In 1980’s political turmoil, Mustafa sacrifices to save his wife, leaving his daughter with the wealthy Ronas. A poignant tale unfolds as he reunites, facing dangers and love’s resilience.
Daylight (drama)
Gece’s summer dreams of university and music in Istanbul are disrupted when her family moves to Foça for her sister Gülce’s special needs. A tale of love, maturity, and unexpected challenges unfolds.
Farewell Letter (drama)
Alanur’s life, dependent on Ziya, takes an unexpected turn after 30 years. As their children, Aslı and Mehmet, navigate love and family opposition, hidden connections from the past resurface.
That Girl (drama)
Zeynep aspires to be a social media influencer to escape poverty while caring for her childlike father. Unexpected connections unravel as she works in influencer Ozan’s house, encountering businesswoman Sitare.
Three Sisters (drama)
After living their fairytale family life, three sisters — Türkan, Dönüş, and Derya — will all face harsh realities. Turkan learns that her husband accepted their marriage without his consent. Meanwhile, Dönüş and Derya will see their lives turn upside down due to a secret from the past.
Contact: [email protected]
Address: Demirören Medya Center 100. Yıl Mah. 2264 Sok. No:1 34218 Bağcılar İstanbul
MULTICOM ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
A Christmas Romance (1994) (romance, family) (pictured)
Stars Olivia Newton-John and Gregory Harrison. Julia Stonecypher, a widow with two daughters, faces eviction from the bank. When the bank’s vice president, Brian Harding, gets injured, he is forced to spend Christmas with Julia and her family. 30th Anniversary, newly restored in 4K.
Cold Betrayal (2024) (thriller)
After double-crossing the New York mob, a woman returns to Long Island with her girlfriend to enlist the help of her estranged criminal father in unloading drugs. However, she soon realizes that things have changed in the fifteen years she’s been away. As she delves into the past, she uncovers dark secrets of murder and betrayal that set her on a path of revenge against her own family.
SK8FACE (2024) (documentary)
The first documentary focused on the history of skateboard art, starring Tony Hawk, Shepard Fairey, Tommy Guerrero, and many famous artists and skaters. Skateboards are now a revered medium in the art world, hanging in museums and galleries worldwide, and continue to have a profound influence on modern pop culture. This title is especially relevant this year as skateboarding is an official sport at the Paris 2024 Olympics and will be in the zeitgeist more than ever.
Tokyo Giant: The Legend of Victor Starffin (2024) (documentary)
As a child, Victor Starffin fled the Russian Revolution and settled in Japan, where he grew up to find success as a baseball superstar. However, he constantly battled to overcome many hardships such as poverty, xenophobia, and a world war. Starffin is survived by his two daughters who take us on a wild ride of shifting identities, international rivalries, tragic love, and one heck of a fastball.
Garrett Gunderson: The American Ream (2024) (comedy)
The New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Garett Gunderson and Emmy winning producer Marty Callner, present a unique special from Gunderson’s multi-city sold out tour. Gunderson’s comedic prowess meets financial expertise as he breaks down money myths and delivers his insightful and entertaining perspective on financial matters covering topics from Wall Street to retirement, and cryptocurrency.
South African TV Series (TV series)
Features Desert Rose and Devilsdorp. Desert Rose (2022) is set on a remote farm in South Africa’s Namaqualand desert, where The Greyling siblings reunite when one of them breaks a decade-long deal to settle their father’s debts. With a ruthless debt collector on their tail, the family the family must locate their elusive father quickly or come up with the money before the debt collector and his thugs take them down. Devilsdorp (2021) is a true-crime docuseries about a spate of brutal and mysterious killings that grip a rural town in South Africa. The investigation leads detectives to a Satan-influenced ‘cult of killers’ and unravels the events that rocked an entire community.
Academy Award Winning Collection (collection)
Features One Day in September (4K), Dangerous Moves (4K), Black and White in Color (4K), Sky Above, Mud Below (4K), Genocide (HD), and The Long Way Home (4K).
Contact: [email protected]
Tel: (310) 693-8818
Address: 10801 National Blvd., Suite 603, Los Angeles, CA 90064
www.multicom.tv / www.thearchive.tv
RECORD TV
The Slave Isaura (period telenovela) (pictured)
Based on the 1875 novel by Bernardo Guimarães, the telenovela portrays a beautiful love story. Isaura is the daughter of the slave Juliana and the farm manager, Despite her excellent education and fair skin, Isaura is a slave to the Commander, and in the midst of suffering for her freedom, strives for love.
Topíssima (telenovela)
Sheds light on the conflicts of modern women: work versus love life; independence versus loneliness; motherhood versus career; aging versus aesthetics; illegality of abortion versus death, among others. The series also features a police investigation full of twists and turns.
Ultimate Love (telenovela)
Everyone would like to experience – or has imagined experiencing – a love story capable of overcoming any difference, prejudice or obstacle imaginable. This sentiment often arises in the most unexpected places and in even unlikely people. But when love proves to be true, nothing can stop it from uniting two lovers.
Belaventura (telenovela)
Set in the Middle Ages, around the 15th century, in a beautiful and fictional region known as Belaventura. The story revolves around Pietra, a beautiful young woman who lives outside the castles of Belaventura, and Enrico, a prince who inherited a great kingdom. The story is full of emotional transformations where one person will find in the other what is missing in their lives.
The Slave Mother (telenovela)
The Slave Mother is the prequel to The Slave Isaura. It tells the story of Juliana, Isaura’s mother, who lives an intense love story and is faced with powerful enemies and obstacles. In an era that lives in the shadow of slavery, but the force of love always wins!
The Hospital (documentary series)
Documents the day-to-day life in a hospital that treats complex cases. The series shows the exciting dilemmas hidden behind the routine of doctors and patients who make the heart beat faster.
La Bestia (documentary series)
For 21 days, the Record TV Team followed families who crossed Central America clandestinely, fleeing poverty and violence from armed groups, heading to United States. The series depicts a long and dangerous journey on the so-called “Death Train” or “ La Bestia”, in search of the American Dream.
Contact: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Tel: +55 11 3300-4022
Address: 240, Varzea Street, Barra Funda 01140-901 – São Paulo-SP, Brazil
V CHANNELS
Dark Parasite (horror) (pictured)
A group of robbers takes refuge in a rundown suburban apartment. They don’t know that a telepathic alien resides in the basement.
Live Escape (horror)
Cops explore a creepy shelter, encounter zombies, and uncover the origin. The danger lies in the potential escape of zombies into the city.
Rust 3 (horror)
Seven years after Hotel Fear, Heather faces its reopening and Travis’s return. She fights for survival.
Stranger (horror)
John and Rebecca seek tranquility in a cabin, where a stranger’s dangerous obsession will soon force them into a deadly game.
The Legend Of Jack And Diane (drama, thriller)
Jack and Diane uncover secrets about Diane’s mother’s death, prompting them to create a “Hit List” and seek revenge on those responsible.
Washerwoman (horror)
Alone in the wilderness, a pregnant woman must navigate a forest inhabited by a Banshee.
Where Are You? (drama, mystery, thriller)
A photographer’s turmoil strains love. A mysterious disappearance pushes him into a mental descent, seeking his disappeared girlfriend and himself.
Contact: [email protected]
Tel: +1-310-279-6354
Address: 26465 Summit Cir., Santa Clarita, CA 91350
