AFRIFF Academy · AFCM 2026

Producers Lab - AFCM

Four days of training, career networking and international co-production.

2–5 November 2026

Twinwaters, Lekki

Application deadline: Monday 26 October · 23:59 WAT

Introducing the Producers Lab by AFRIFF Academy

The AFRIFF Film and Content Market (AFCM) is glad to welcome Nigerian and African Producers and film professionals for its upcoming 2nd edition, November 2–5 at Twinwaters, Lekki.

In the light of our new theme "Frames of the Future", we will be focusing on international co-production and co-financing, we want to support emerging producers and film professionals and make this edition a collective success for the Nigerian and African Film Industry.

For the first time, AFRIFF Academy is launching the PRODUCERS LAB in the AFCM market, a 4 days training, capacity building and career networking programme during the AFCM Market. Facilitators include Djimon Hounsou, Sheila Nortley, Femi Adebayo Salami, Alice Labadie and more. At the end of the training, producers will get a chance to pitch their project for "Goes to Cannes 2027" programme, in partnership with Cannes Le Marché, and get access to further support opportunities.

Producers registering on this list will get a chance to participate to the PRODUCERS LAB by AFRIFF Academy, for four days from Monday 2 to Thursday 5 November 2026, at Twinwaters, Lekki.

Application deadline Monday 26 October 2026 at 23:59 WAT.

Please register and take a few min to answer (5min).

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Frequently asked questions

Can I attend only 1 day?: Producers selected to the PRODUCERS LAB by AFRIFF ACADEMY will have to be available to attend the training for 4 days, from Monday Nov 2nd to Thursday Nov 5th 2026. (Exception to this rule must be justified)
When is the application deadline?: The application deadline is Monday October 26th, at 23:59 WAT.
What are the benefits of the PRODUCERS LAB?: 10 Selected Producers will receive 4-DAY intensive training, workshops and fireside chats with world-class level award-winning facilitators. Producers will get a chance to pitch to be selected to GOES TO CANNES 2027 programme in partnership with AFRIFF and Cannes Le Marché. Other opportunities to meet international coproducers and get their support for their production budget will be available.
Is the PRODUCERS LAB open to everyone?: We are selecting work-in-progress, first cut and unreleased work only. This program is not part of AFRIFF (festival), but it is included in the AFCM (market) program. Only Market badge holder can join.
Can I still attend the market if I am not selected?: Non-selected Producers can still attend the Market. Limited workshops and sessions will be opened to producers.
Do I need to pay for a market badge?: All producers selected must cover the cost of the market badge after selection (special discount of ₦150,000 granting VIP level badge).

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