Nigeria, May 6 -- The British Council has launched the second cohort of Film Lab Africa, a national film accelerator programme aimed at supporting emerging filmmakers, screenwriters and episodic storytellers across Nigeria.

The initiative, unveiled in Lagos on 5 May, is being delivered in collaboration with EbonyLife Creative Academy and Iconic Steps.

Film Lab Africa was first introduced in 2023 as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria's fast-growing creative sector. The programme provides a mix of virtual and in-person training, mentorship from industry professionals in Nigeria and the United Kingdom, and a competitive pitch process that enables selected participants to receive grants for short film production.

According to the organi...