The flagship film incubation program as part of the annual Accra Indie Filmfest (AiF), an international short film festival in Ghana, dedicated to creating more value for emerging filmmakers across the world with Africa in focus
AiF FilmArts '22
Exchange, Create and Make Magic
We return again with another edition of AiF FilmArt as part of this year’s edition of Accra Indie Filmfest. This is done in collaboration with Mediathirsty Productions based in the UK. AiF FilmArt 2022 is a film incubation program supported by the British Council SSA Art Cultural Exchange, for those already in the business of filmmaking who need supported opportunities to develop their craft.
FilmArt 22
Pens up, Action!
SCREENWRITING WORKSHOP (UK)
The screenwriting workshop in the UK is organized by Mediathirsty Productions to give underrepresented emerging screenwriters in the UK the opportunity to collaborate with young filmmaking teams in Ghana. The screenwriting application has already been closed and a workshop has already been held. Final two (2) screenplays are expected to be selected after it has gone through some refining phases to be produced by the filmmaking teams in Ghana.
Camera, Light, Sound, Action!
PRODUCTION WORKSHOP (GH)
The screenwriting workshop in the UK is organized by Mediathirsty Productions to give underrepresented emerging screenwriters in the UK the opportunity to collaborate with young filmmaking teams in Ghana. The screenwriting application has already been closed and a workshop has already been held. Final two (2) screenplays are expected to be selected after it has gone through some refining phases to be produced by the filmmaking teams in Ghana.
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Filmmaking Workshop (Ghana)
Script to Screen, The Magic Together
The Filmmaking workshop is organized by Accra Indie Filmfest (AiF) and open to young and emerging filmmakers residing in Ghana and occupying production roles including; directing, producing, editing, cinematography and sound design. This program is designed to foster cultural and experiential exchanges between Ghana and the UK and to birth new narratives. The Filmmaking Workshop will conclude with the production of two short films with screenplays created by the final two selected Screenwriting Workshop participants in the UK. This opportunity will give 10 young filmmakers the opportunity to be a part of this program. Below are the timelines for the filmmaking workshop as well as the filmmaking challenge and be sure you will be available before you apply.