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
Method of Application
Click Here to Apply – Scriptwriters
Click Here to Apply – Producers Lab
For More Information,
Visit the Official Webpage
Application Deadline: January 8, 2026.