British Council Film Lab Africa Accelerator Initiative Programme 2023 for Emerging Filmmakers

Film Lab Africa is an innovative accelerator program initiated by the British Council, aimed at empowering emerging filmmakers and TV producers in Nigeria. Our program is thoughtfully crafted to offer comprehensive support and avenues for growth, fostering enhanced skills, enriched knowledge, and expanded networks, enabling participants to effectively showcase their creative productions.

Scheduled to commence in September 2023, Film Lab Africa will span three dynamic years, characterized by a multi-phase approach that covers mobile phone cinematography, short film production, the intricacies of film and TV industry entrepreneurship, script refinement, and valuable opportunities for public presentation.

Benefits:

Advanced skills in mobile phone cinematography, short film production, and the complex landscape of film and TV industry entrepreneurship.
Strengthened storytelling abilities through expert script consultations.
Realized short film creations, showcasing participants’ burgeoning talents.
Opportunities for filmmakers to present their work to a wider audience, including premieres, tours, distribution, and participation in acclaimed film festivals.
Networking opportunities with industry professionals, mentors, fellow participants, and potential collaborators, expanding their professional network.
Becoming part of a supportive community and interacting with peers from diverse backgrounds, fostering cross-cultural understanding and collaboration.

Elevate your journey in filmmaking or TV production with Film Lab Africa, where innovation meets expertise, and dreams are cultivated into compelling realities.

Requirements:

Aged between 18 to 35 years old.
Reside in Nigeria.
Successfully finished the Creative Entrepreneurship module on the SoCreative E-learning platform. Access the platform through this link: https://communitytraining.britishcouncil.org.
Possess a minimum of one credit to your name, with a script and production bible ready for development.

Programme Roadmap:

September 2023:
- Unveiling of Film Lab Africa Faculty members.
- The application period for filmmakers opens and closes within 4 weeks
- Announcement of 60 successful filmmakers.
October 2023:
- Capacity building Accelerator for Filmmakers.
- Data Stipend Allocation for Virtual Training.
- Ten weeks of virtual training for emerging filmmakers will be provided.
- Script Consultations.
- Pre-production training sessions.
- Coaching and mentoring provided by industry professionals from the UK and Nigeria.
- The Business of Film & Television.

December 2023:
- Film production season.
- Production of short films spanning various genres and categories.
- Award of grants to produce films.
- Post-production support.

To be announced dates:
- Showcase Season.
- Film Festival Tours.
- Film premieres will take place in Nigeria, across Africa, and in the UK.
- Film Screenings.
- Marketing & Distribution.
- Post-Program Support.

Film Lab Africa will progress through various stages over the next three years, with new cohorts joining in each successive year.

Method of Application:

Click Here to Apply
Fill out the online application form and prepare your responses using the application questions available for download at the bottom of the page.

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Film Lab Film Lab Africa is an innovative accelerator program initiated by the British Council, aimed at empowering emerging filmmakers and TV producers in Nigeria. Our program is thoughtfully crafted to offer comprehensive support and avenues for growth, fostering enhanced skills, enriched knowledge, and expanded networks, enabling participants to effectively showcase their creative productions.