THE
YOUTH FILMMAKER
PROJECT

THE YOUTH FILMMAKER PROJECT

Finding & Growing the new voices in African Cinema

The youth filmmaker project is annual, year-long, discovery, training and mentorship incubator of the brightest film writing-and-directing talent in the country

A transformative program dedicated to previously disadvantaged youth with a mission To build, strengthen and nurture writer-directors, hone their skills at a practical level, produce quality films, go through an incubated career & skills-propelling program.

CLASS OF 2023/24

A look back at yesteryear and how you can be a part of it.

Recap

Class of 2023/24
17 participants were chosen over 600 plus applications through a rigorous selection process to go into the incubator guided by industry mentors. In the end only 10 of the best scripts could be produced into the anthology series.

Meet the Filmmakers

The writer-directors behind the films.
The 10 winning scripts garnered 10 sets of directors.

Gallery

Class of 2023/24
From the workshop and theory, to on the job training, a look at some moments with the filmmakers on their year long journey in the YFP.

JOIN
US

Call for Entries 2024/2025

Be part of the class 2024​

Sponsorships

Sisanda Henna Leadership (Training, Incubation and Advisory), a Non Profit Company, designs and rolls out growth and development solutions for social impact, skills and capacity development. Through the YFP, SHL creates new jobs, incubates SMME’s, and cultivates critical skills for the rain-makers in the sector. The program prioritizes remote and rural communities ensuring that they find representation and are included in the advancement of African cinema.

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