Known Associates Entertainment, the production company behind the South African adaptation of the Colombian telenovela that inspired “Ugly Betty,” is partnering with Ivory Coast public broadc…
“In the vein of ‘American Gods’ and ‘Black Earth Rising,’ ‘Ambre’ is a futuristic action thriller about courage, hope and the heroism of youth in desperate times,” said producer Lebone Maema, who co-created the 6 x 60’ series with Ivorian writer Binta Dembele.
Ana Ballo, director of RTI Distribution, said the West African broadcaster — which has grown into one of the largest producers and distributors in French-speaking Africa — is looking forward to bringing the project to life. The series marks the first collaboration between South Africa’s public broadcaster and its West African counterpart. “We continue to seek meaningful partnerships on the continent where we can co-create new formats and stories that drive African storytelling,” said Renée Williams, head of local productions at SABC.
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