From Script to Screen with AI | Tell the stories only Africans can
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Tell the stories only Africa can.

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5
African Countries
12
Weeks live academy
5
Creative pathways
1
Intake per year

THE OPPORTUNITY

The opportunity, in focus

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.

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From foundation to funded film.

Two COHORTS. 5 Countries

  • 01

    Apply online

  • 02

    Learn & Get Certified

  • 03

    Get Mentoring

  • 04

    Pitch Your Film

  • 05

    Produce Your Film

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Four creative pathways

Choose your path

Everyone starts with the same foundation in AI filmmaking, then specialises in one of four pathways. You choose your preferred pathway when you apply.

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    Fiction

    Narrative filmmaking and scripted storytelling, from short film to series.

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    Documentary

    Real world stories and factual filmmaking, told with truth and craft.

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    Animation

    Animated storytelling, motion design and visual world building.

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    Advertising

    Branded storytelling, commercial content and creative campaigns.

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    Screenwriting

    Story development and screenplay writing, from first idea to final draft.

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CREATOR BENEFITS

Skills.
Support.
Spotlight.

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

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

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.

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FAQ’s

Got questions? Find answers to the most common questions about the programme, application process and what to expect.

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BE PART OF WHAT'S NEXT

The next generation of African storytelling starts with your application.

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