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Applications are now open for the 2025 British Council Film Lab Africa Accelerator Program. Film Lab Africa is the British Council’s flagship film and TV accelerator program in Nigeria, created to equip, connect, and showcase a new generation of storytellers and filmmakers across Africa.
About Film Lab Africa
Launched in 2023, Film Lab Africa focuses on building creative and technical capacity in film and digital content development. The programme also creates opportunities for international collaboration, cultural exchange, and sustainable livelihoods for young creatives across the continent. Through a dynamic mix of training, mentorship, production grants, industry exposure, and showcasing, Film Lab Africa supports participants in developing impactful stories and careers.
Program Focus Areas
Film Lab Africa concentrates on the following areas:
* Screenwriting, producing, directing, and digital storytelling
* Script-to-screen development for short films and episodic content
* Writers’ residency and industry engagement with local and international experts
* Cross-sector dialogue on policy, inclusion, and climate storytelling
* Showcasing Nigerian talent in Nigeria, the UK, and beyond