Following successful Creative Hustle and Film Club activations in Abuja and Jos, Film Lab Africa continues its nationwide journey with its next stop in Kano on August 6, 2026, bringing together filmmakers, students, producers, writers, directors and creative entrepreneurs for a day of industry conversations, learning and collaboration.
The Abuja and Jos editions brought together emerging and established voices from across Nigeria’s screen industries, creating opportunities for participants to engage with leading practitioners through Creative Hustle’s interactive discussions on building sustainable careers in film and television.
Through curated screenings and thought-provoking conversations, Film Club further encouraged audiences to explore African cinema, contemporary storytelling and the evolving creative landscape.
As the programme expands its reach across the country, Film Lab Africa has also entered a significant new phase with production underway on the Film Lab Africa Anthology, a collection of original short films developed through the programme’s learning phases.
The anthology pairs selected writers and producers from the cohort to bring new African stories to the screen while providing emerging filmmakers with valuable hands-on production experience alongside mentorship from established industry professionals.
The first anthology film, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Daniel Oriahi, has been completed, while the second, directed by celebrated filmmaker Biodun Stephen, is now in production.
Together, the films reflect Film Lab Africa’s commitment to nurturing new talent and strengthening Nigeria’s film and television ecosystem through practical industry experience and creative collaboration.
‘Film Lab Africa demonstrates the British Council’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s creative economy by investing in the people, partnerships and practical opportunities that enable the screen sector to thrive.
As part of our Creative Growth work, the programme supports emerging filmmakers to develop their skills, build professional networks and bring original African stories to life through mentorship, collaboration and hands-on production experience. We are excited to continue this journey in Kano and to engage even more creatives from across Nigeria.’ Chikodi Onyemerela, Director Programmes, British Council Nigeria.
Since its launch, Film Lab Africa has continued to create opportunities for emerging creatives to develop their craft, build professional networks and gain practical industry experience through Creative Hustle, Film Club, mentorship, networking opportunities and anthology production.
With Kano set to host the programme’s next activation, registrations remain open for filmmakers, students and creative professionals seeking to connect with industry experts, expand their networks and be part of one of Africa’s leading film and television development initiatives.
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