MUMBAI: TV France International is organising the 10th Rendez-Vous from 6 to 10 September in Saint-Tropez that is expected to bring together 162 buyers from 94 foreign television channels from 38 countries and 44 French production and distribution companies.

For the first time, all programmes in the video library will be digitised for enhanced screening conditions. Out of the 700 programmes to be presented, 70 per cent are brand new. Introducing these programmes to the international market a month ahead of MIPCOM gives French distributors a competitive edge, an official release asserts.

In the wake of the Beirut Showcase organised by TV France International in April, Le Rendez-Vous 2004 will witness a strong attendance from Middle East buyers, the release adds.

The lists of buyers, French companies and their sales representatives, as well as additional information concerning the programmes are available on www.tvfrance-intl.com in the Rendez-Vous 2004 section