The Africa Creative Blueprint (ACB) is a transformative project by Ascend Studios, in partnership with USAID and supported by Paramount Nigeria and Venture Garden Group. Aimed at uplifting Africa's creative economy, ACB focuses on upskilling local talent and producing high-quality, socially impactful TV dramas.
ACB will train 3,500 Nigerian youth across the country, providing them with hands-on TV production experience through expert-led workshops, mentorship, and intensive training. From this pool of talent, we will hire at least 200 participants who will be part of the cast and crew for the production of a TV series, providing them with invaluable industry experience.
This initiative will not only generate significant revenue for the creative sector but also expand its contribution to Nigeria’s economy while driving both social impact and creative innovation.
Mandatory Attendance: All selected participants are required to attend both Virtual and In-Person Training sessions.
Applies to: Directors, Writers, Producers, Production Coordinators/Managers, Editors, Production Designers, Cinematographers, Costume Designers, Assistant Directors, Actors/Actresses, Music Professionals and Sound Designers
January 7 – 10, 2025
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
Virtual: February 3 – 7, 2025
In-Person: February 10 – 11, 2025
Virtual: March 17 – 19, 2025
In-Person (Lagos): March 24 – 26, 2025 and May 14 – 17, 2025
Virtual: June 10 – 15, 2025
In-Person: June 24 – 28, 2025
Note: Please ensure availability for all relevant dates as scheduled. 200 graduates of the ACB Training will be hired as part of the cast and crew of a TV Production scheduled for April - June 2025
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Learn more about the Africa Creative Blueprint and how you can be a part of reshaping Africa’s creative landscape.
The ACB is an initiative by Ascend Studios to transform Africa’s creative economy through comprehensive talent development programs and production of high-quality, socially impactful TV dramas.
The program is open to creatives in six Nigerian cities: Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Enugu, Asaba, and Benin. Eligible participants include Directors, Producers, Writers, Cinematographers, Costume Designers, Sound Designers, Emerging and Working Actors, Talent Agents, and Talent Managers.
Participants gain access to expert trainers, in-person and virtual sessions, and recorded content for later reference.
Apply through our website to participate in the program and receive updates: Click here.
The program is free for participants.
No, participants should select a location near their residence, as transportation and accommodation are not covered.
No, full participation is required. However, persons with unique disabilities will qualify for virtual-only training.
Event schedules and updates are posted on our website: Click here
Organizations can become partners or sponsors. Contact us for more information on how to collaborate: acb@ascendss.com.
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