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Africa’s Next Move: At Abidjan’s SICA, a New Treaty and Clear Talk Signal a New Era for Co-Productions
Ivory Coast and Belgium sign landmark film co-production treaty at Abidjan’s SICA 2025, boosting African cinema’s global reach and industry partnerships.
The event culminated in the signing of a landmark co-production treaty between Ivory Coast and the French-speaking Walloon Region of Belgium, described by stakeholders as a long-awaited step in building stronger bridges between African cinema and global markets. Veteran producer Dan Jawitz explained how South Africa’s ten co-production treaties, along with its world-class crews and rebate system (offering up to 35% reimbursement on eligible spend for productions), have made it a magnet for global studios, including Hollywood. It puts money in.” South Africa’s co-productions with France, Canada, the U.K., and others have resulted in international successes like “The Woman King,” starring Viola Davis, which Jawitz’s outfit, Known Associates, helped produce in Cape Town.
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