Written by Application Deadline: January 8, 2026
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 programme in Nigeria designed to equip, connect, and showcase a new generation of storytellers and filmmakers across the continent.
Launched in 2023, Film Lab Africa builds creative and technical capacity in film and digital content development while creating opportunities for international collaboration, cultural exchange, and sustainable livelihoods for young creatives.
Through a dynamic blend of training, mentorship, production grants, industry exposure, and showcasing, Film Lab Africa focuses on:
- 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-sectoral dialogue on policy, inclusion, and climate storytelling
- Showcasing Nigerian talent in Nigeria, the UK, and beyond
Apply: Film Lab Africa – Scriptwriters
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the British Council Film Lab Africa Accelerator Program