Fully Funded AKUNA AI Filmmaking Training for African Creators
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Apply now for the AKUNA AI Filmmaking Training. The Applications are open for “From Script to Screen with AI”, a fully funded programme from Akuna Learning, delivered in collaboration with Google, with a curriculum developed by Curious Refuge.
The opportunity supports African filmmakers, animators, screenwriters and digital storytellers to develop AI-powered storytelling skills, receive mentorship and pitch original projects for potential production funding.
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About AKUNA AI Filmmaking Training
The Akuna Group has partnered with Google to train the next generation of African creators in AI-powered storytelling across Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and South Africa.
The world class filmmaking curriculum is delivered through our education partner Curious Refuge, with tailored mentorship provided by Akuna Learning.
Students who complete the course will have the opportunity to form teams and pitch for film funding, fully sponsored by Google.
Africa will not just consume AI generated stories. It will create them.
What will you received – AKUNA AI Filmmaking Training
- Fully funded, 12-week AI filmmaking training.
- Industry mentorship and creative support.
Four creative pathways for AKUNA AI Filmmaking Training
- Fiction,
- Documentary,
- Animation,
- Advertising
- Screenwriting.
Benefits of AKUNA AI Filmmaking Training
- Fully funded, world class training
- AI tools & technical skills
- Mentorship & industry support
- A chance to get Production Funding
- Pathways to global audiences
- Your IP stays yours
- Career growth & earning potential
- A pan African creative network
Funding of AKUNA AI Filmmaking Training
The initiative is supported by US$1 million from Google.org. This is programme-level funding-not an individual scholarship award.
NB: Production funding is available for selected projects and is not guaranteed for every participant.
Who should apply to AKUNA AI Filmmaking Training?
You do not need experience in AI. You do need a body of creative work, however modest, that shows your talent and commitment, and the hunger to be among the first to master these tools at the highest level.
Eligibilty criteria AKUNA AI Filmmaking Training
- Physically resident in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone or South Africa
- 18 years of age or older at the date of application
- Access to a laptop, reliable internet and consistent power
- Available to participate fully from 25 Jan 2027
Closing date : 15th November 2026
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