Where Stories Come To Life

Where creativity, storytelling, culture and innovation come together to shape the
future of global entertainment.

Student Films & Projects

Every cohort delivers a slate of original short films. Distributed worldwide on Smartastream.

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"Smarta gave me a real reel. I shot two short films during the program and one was selected for a regional festival."

Adaeze N.

Nigeria

"The mentors are working filmmakers. You feel it in every critique. This is not theory — this is the industry."

James M.

South Africa

"The sound design module alone was worth the fees. I now work as an assistant on commercial shoots."

James M.

Kenya

Become the next generation of cinematic storytellers. Apply for the upcoming cohort and train alongside Africa’s most ambitious young filmmakers.

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