Creative Producer Indaba 2025/26

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Participants
Swiss Producers interested in co-producing with Africa
Date and venue
Workshop 1 will be held from 14 to 20 November 2025 in Cairo
Workshop 2 from 8 to 12 February 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa
Workshop 3 from 14 to 19 April 2026 on Réunion Island
Registration/Application deadline

17 October 2025
Please find the application link in the text.

Fee
Participation is free of charge for the selected Swiss producer. The scholarship offered by FOCAL covers tuition fees, travel expenses, accommodation, and meals (except dinners). 
Language
English
Organisation
Realness Institute
Creative Producer Indaba is a development programme offered by the Realness Institute, in partnership with EAVE and the Indian Ocean International Film Festival (FIFOI).

The aim of the programme is to bring together producers who want to develop an African film project and build their skills together. During the workshop, they will learn how to improve their entrepreneurial and leadership skills, develop their creative abilities, and build a lasting and meaningful network.

Due to FOCAL’s partnership, one Swiss producer can participate free of charge.

The programme includes plenary sessions and group work, case studies and access to individual meetings with mentors and guest experts. The workshop covers project development, project planning, funding, legal issues, promotion and marketing, advocacy and lobbying, organisational development, network management and leadership.

The programme is structured in three modules over six months, combining in-person with online sessions.

More information: here
Application: here
Proposed by

Realness Institute Black

Focal is supported by
OFC