Are you a young professional screenwriter or creative director who lives in the Benin Republic or other African nations and has a captivating story about Africa?
You have a lifetime opportunity to tell your story through a film project that will be fully sponsored by the Seme City Film Lab, in partnership with Ebony Lab, and supported by the World Bank.
This project will birth your story from the idea stage to the final production stage.
Why Join the Seme City Film?
Seme City Films is one of the best film hubs in West Africa.
They offer young screenwriters, filmmakers, and creative directors the opportunity to
Meet and Connect with a Mentor
As a young professional who wants to start a career in the film industry, either as a director, filmmaker, or screenwriter, the importance of direct mentorship with experts and veterans in the industry cannot be overemphasized.
Their sincere advice can be golden due to their years of expertise and experience.
Knowledge and understanding of trends challenges
The film industry is an evolving industry based on viewer’s needs. A sound knowledge of market expectations is paramount before embarking on any creative project
Developing Practical Skills
Seme City Film offers young creatives the opportunity to fine-tune their skills and expertise In pre-production, production, and post-production
Industry Networking
Seme City Film offers creatives the opportunity to meet with other professionals in the film industry such as producers, screenwriters, filmmakers, and actors. This opportunity can birth future collaboration both locally, and internationally
Pitching
During and after the project, there will be an opportunity for all creatives who completed the program to pitch their ideas to potential investors, distributors, film festivals, and collaborators to bring their ideas to the screen.
Eligibility Criteria for Seme City Films
- Screenwriters
- Creative Producers
- African
- 18 years to 35 years old
- Fluency in English or French
- Must be ready to commit 14 months in the film city in Benin Republic
- Applicants will be chosen based on the creativity of their ideas or track records in the creative space
How To Apply
The program will commence in January 2025, application deadline is the 20th of December 2024
To apply, visit Ebonylifecreativeacademy