AFCM 2026 · LEBARA PLAY
Micro-Dramas Pitch Competition
Submit your vertical drama pitch for a chance to have your series co-produced by Lebara Play.
Sponsored by Lebara Play
Submit your pitch5 winning projects
50 episodes each, co-produced by Lebara Play
5 November 2026
Thursday · Live pitches before the jury
Twinwaters, Lekki
The Maradiva · 4th Floor
The Micro-drama Jury at AFCM26
The finest African creators, YouTubers, vertical-drama filmmakers and AI directors, joined by Lebara Play’s leadership.
Shank comics
Toluwani George
Issa Sissoko
Ryonne B. Razaq
Ejiro Onokpasah
From pitch to production
- 01
Apply online
Send your project and pitch video.
- 02
Get shortlisted
Shortlist announced by 30 October 2026.
- 03
Pitch live
Present your show before the jury on 5 November.
- 04
Get produced
Five winning projects receive a co-production budget for 50 episodes, covered by Lebara Play.
Pitch requirements
- Filmmakers, micro-influencers and above. All genres welcome.
- A vertical 9:16 pitch video under 3 minutes.
- Create suspense that makes the audience want the next episode.
- Existing series are accepted if the full season is not yet completed.
YOUR NEXT SERIES STARTS HERE