Lagos State/ Africa Film Academy Film in a Box Training

Africa Film Academy and Lagos State Government Partner to Train Young Creative Practitioners in Film in a Box Lagos 2023

The Africa Film Academy (AFA) and the Lagos State Ministry for Tourism, Arts & Culture under the Lagos State Creative Industry (LACI) initiative have joined forces to launch the second edition of Film in a Box Lagos. This initiative is set to conduct free trainings for young creative practitioners in Ikeja, Ikorodu, Badagry, Lagos Island, and Epe.

Film in a Box is a six-week film training course facilitated by the Africa Film Academy. The course covers the core elements of making a film, from scriptwriting, directing, Costume, Make Up, Set Design to Props Management, production, sound production to cinematography and post-production.

The course also includes practical activities, such as shooting and editing, as well as seminars and tutorials from experienced filmmakers and professionals. The course is designed to help budding filmmakers learn the necessary skills to create and market their own films.

To be considered for the program, you need to meet the following requirements:

  • Reside in Lagos state
  • Possess a LASSRA Card
  • Have a willingness to learn
  • Be aged between 16 and 35 years

The application for the Class of 2023 program is now open and will run from April to July 2023. The deadline for applications in Epe is March 31st, while deadlines for other locations will be announced later. Early applications are highly recommended. To begin your application, please sign up below.

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