KAP Film and Television Academy, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works, has announced the commencement of its application to train youths in film and television production.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by film director, Kunle Afolayan, on Monday in Lagos, noting that the selection process will take gender balance into consideration to allow for adequate participation of women.
He said, “KAP Film and Television Academy, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works, is opening its applications for training in film and television production.
“The application, which is now open to young men and women between the ages of 20 and 35 across Nigeria, is targeted at people passionate about film and television production.
“The academy is focused on growing the next generation of skilled filmmakers through the tutelage of veterans and film professionals who provide hands-on experience in diverse aspects of filmmaking to enrolled students.”
Afolayan added that 40 per cent of intending candidates will be selected from low-income backgrounds.
“40 per cent of candidates to be selected would be drawn from young women and men from low-income backgrounds. Successful programme applicants will become the first set of beneficiaries in the training scheme that will formally commence in April 2022,” he said.
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