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  Ascend Studios, in partnership with USAID and support from Paramount Nigeria and Venture Garden Group, has announced applications for the Africa Creative Blueprint (ACB). The program, which is focused on improving the creative economy of the African continent, also aims at upskilling local talent and producing dramas that are of high quality and socially impactful.
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At least 3,500 Nigerian youth will be trained during the program, and they will gain hands-on experience in TV production through workshops by leading experts, mentorship, and intensive training. From the 3,500 that will be trained, 200 of them will be hired as part of the cast and crew of a TV series production in order to provide them with invaluable industry experience. Apart from generating significant revenue for the creative sector, the program will also expand its contribution to the Nigerian economy as well as drive creative innovation and social impact. Every participant in the Africa Creative Blueprint will be required to attend the virtual and in-person training sessions.
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The training applies to:

  • Directors
  • Writers
  • Producers
  • Production Coordinators/Managers
  • Editors
  • Production Designers
  • Cinematographers
  • Costume Designers
  • Assistant Directors
  • Actors/Actresses
  • Music Professionals and Sound Designers

The schedule of the program:

  • Virtual Training
  • January 7–10, 2025
  • In-Person Training:
  • Lagos: January 13–18, 2025
  • Kano: February 3–7, 2025
  • Enugu: February 3–8, 2025
  • Asaba: February 10–15, 2025
  • Abuja: February 10–15, 2025
  • Benin: February 17–22, 2025
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Specialized Training:

Lawyers & Accountants

  • Virtual: February 3–7, 2025
  • In-Person: February 10–11, 2025

Production Finance Professionals (Sales Agents, Distributors)

  • Virtual: March 17–19, 2025
  • In-Person (Lagos): March 24–26, 2025, and May 14–17, 2025

Music Professionals

  • Virtual: June 10–15, 2025
  • In-Person: June 24–28, 2025
The deadline for applications is December 15, 2024. Click HERE to apply.
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This article was first published on 5th December 2024

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