CANEX X GIZ Masterclass
CANEX Creations Inc. X GIZ Moving Pictures Masterclass powered by AFREXIMBANK
Summary
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The common goal for GIZ and CANEX Creations Inc. is to encourage formal and documented ownership of copyright in the wide range of creative input in African films.
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Encourage actual registrations of film copyright registrations for: Pitch decks, Film motion picture, tv series and animation, Behind the Scenes (BTS) Footage, Scripts, Animation storyboards, Original visual effects (VFX), Film Posters, Still Photographs, Film celebrity photographs, Film or Series Music Score, Original Stunt Choreography, Makeup Art, Wardrobe and Costume Sketches/Designs, Set Sketches/Designs, Film-related Software and/or digital platform code and software, and Film training curriculums, masterclass curriculums, and tutorials
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The thinking behind this is to ensure filmmakers formally register and document their IP, making them ready for financing and investment. As well as to give them some negotiation power as they go into structuring deals for film production and distribution.
Distribution
Outline:
The GIZ Moving Pictures Project, Afreximbank and CANEX Creations Inc in collaboration with the AFRIFF Film & Content Market invite you for a two-day workshop on Revenue Generation & Exit Options in Film Distribution
Facilitator:
Moses Babatope, Group CEO of the Nile Group
Objective:
The workshops aim to equip key stakeholders in the film ecosystem with practical and strategic knowledge to navigate and negotiate distribution deals in both local and global markets.
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Takeaways:
By the end of the workshop the participants will be equipped with:
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A film revenue model tailored to Nigeria’s market
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Understanding of deal types and licensing options
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Tools to communicate financial value of a film to investors
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Draft exit strategies for their current or future films
Program:
Day One
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Nollywood's Distribution Landscape
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Revenue Streams & Platform Models
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Financial Planning and Investor Expectations
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The Cinema Experience in Nigeria
Day Two
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Exit Options for Filmmakers
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Deal Structures and Distribution Contracts
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Investor Communication and Return On Investment Tracking
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Create Your Own Revenue & Exit Plan
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Dates:
​4 November 2025
7 November 2025
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Time:
10. 00 AM to 4.00 PM
Film Distribution Agreements & Legal Tools for Social Impact Campaigns
Outline:
The GIZ Moving Pictures Project, Afreximbank and CANEX Creations Inc in collaboration with the AFRIFF Film & Content Market invite you for a two-day workshop on Film Distribution Agreements & Legal Tools for Social Impact Campaigns.
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Facilitator:
Omotayo Inakoju, Head of Legal, EbonyLife Group
Objective:
The workshop aims to equip key stakeholders in the film ecosystem with legal knowledge to navigate and negotiate distribution deals in both local and global markets.
​Program:
Day One: Intellectual Property in Film Distribution Agreements
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Fundamentals of IP in Film
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IP Valuation within the scope of financing and investment
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Focus on the WIPO Guideline on Securing Loans with Your IP Assets
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Anatomy of a Film Distribution Agreement
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Legal Pitfalls & IP Disputes in Film Distribution
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Social Media & Digital Rights Management
Day Two: Legal Tools for Social Impact Campaigns
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The Role of Legal Tools in Social Impact Campaigns
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Fair Use and Free Speech in Social Impact Films and Documentaries
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Structuring Your Social Impact Campaign Legally
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Rights of Subjects & Vulnerable Contributors e.g children, PWDs, protestors.
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Fundraising and Crowdfunding Legal Considerations
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Dates:
​4 November 2025
7 November 2025
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Time:
10. 00 AM to 4.00 PM
Register
Who Should Apply?
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Independent Film producers who have produced a slate of films with a combined budget of at least €50,000/$60,000 over the past two years
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Social impact producers
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Independent cinema and community cinema owners
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Film sales agents
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Owners or founders of digital film distribution platforms
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IP and entertainment lawyers
Attachments
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A short bio or CV
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A statement of interest (max 300 words) outlining your relevant experience and why this workshop is relevant to your work. For film producers kindly include your slate and budget of films produced in the last two years
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Links to your film slate if already distributed, link to your platform or cinema, or website