JBX

Early Bird Activation: 3rd December 2024

The Joburg Xchange (JBX) Content Market will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, from March 12 to 14, 2025. Under the theme Made in Joburg for Africa and the World, the industry and market offering includes exhibition stands, original projects, pitching forums, script-reading sessions, sport-themed content, talks and a range of youth workshops. Additionally, it will explore broader industry dynamics, such as co-production opportunities, monitising creativity in the digital age, tech and VR, the role African talent can play, and more.

Event Details:

  • Location: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
  • Dates: March 12th – 14th, 2025
  • Early Bird: Available from 3rd December, 2024

Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the vibrancy and diversity of African cinema and connect with fellow creatives and industry professionals. We look forward to welcoming you to an event filled with inspiration, discovery, and celebration.

Joburg Film Festival - Badges

Buy Badge

R1500

  • 5 x Red-Carpet film Premieres * (valued @ R 500)
  • 15 x other film screenings * (valued @ R1200)
  • Access to 3-day JBX Industry Programme, including the B2B Market, Business Meeting Spaces, Exclusive Lounges, JBX Talks and Networking events.
Buy Badge

R800

  • 6 x Red-Carpet film Premieres * (valued @ R 600)
  • 20 x other film screenings * (valued @ R 1600)
Buy Badge

R500

  • 3 x Red-Carpet film Premieres * (valued @ R 300)
  • 20 x other film screenings * (valued @ R 1600)
  • Access to 3-day JBX Youth Industry Programme, B2B Market, Business Meeting Spaces and Exclusive Lounges, JBX Talks and Networking events.
Buy Badge

R300 – R700

For Day-Pass only.

Content Producers
Financiers
Distributors
Influencers
Media organisations, brand and advertising agencies and companies
Real and tangible deal-making platform:
> Range of blue-chip industry buyers and distributors
> Pitching opportunities for producers to pitch their completed or unfinished work to buyers, distributors and financiers
> Co-production opportunities especially for independent producers seeking funding and partners
Networking opportunities:
> Dedicated spaces for buyers and producers
> Access to Joburg Film Festival events and screenings
Assistance with meetings:
> Dedicated team to assist with match-making and confirming meetings
> Access to meeting platform prior to market
Growth & developmental opportunities:
> Discussions, workshops, round tables, case studies, masterclasses
> Trends, opportunities and best practice
Industry Badge: R 1500
> 5 x Red-Carpet film Premieres * (valued @ R 500)
> 15 x other film screenings * (valued @ R1200)
> Access to 3-day JBX Industry Programme, including the B2B Market, Business Meeting Spaces, Exclusive Lounges, JBX Talks and Networking events.

Festival Badge: R800
> 6 x Red-Carpet film Premieres * (valued @ R 600)
> 20 x other film screenings * (valued @ R 1600)

Student Badge: R500
> 3 x Red-Carpet film Premieres * (valued @ R 300)
> 20 x other film screenings * (valued @ R 1600)
>Access to 3-day JBX Youth Industry Programme, B2B Market, Business Meeting Spaces and Exclusive Lounges, JBX Talks and Networking events.

Day Pass
> (Industry Badge): R 700
> (Student Badge): R 300

* Pre-booking of seats for all Red-Carpet Premieres and films screenings is essential