Industry Directory
Production companies, crew, services, and training programs across Africa and the diaspora.

HereYouGo.co
FAA is an application and breakdown dashboard that enables producers, writers, and creators to access and apply for grants, support, and programs available on Film Resource Africa.

Protagonist Studios
Protagonist focusses on producing bold genre films with international appeal from the African continent.

SLATEONE.STUDIO
SlateOne helps film productions turn scripts into production-ready intelligence: schedule-ready breakdowns plus story intelligence (character & emotional arcs, narrative beats, prop & VFX requirements) produced for both traditional shoots and AI-driven productions. We do the heavy parsing so producers can plan, schedule, budget, and automate work faster and with fewer surprises, while giving creatives clearer insight into story structure.

WatchRoom
Watchroom is a social distribution infrastructure designed for high-stakes digital premieres. We enable studios to transform passive streaming into synchronized global events, allowing creators to own their audience data and maximize early-window revenue through a transparent 80/20 monetization rail in favor of creators.
AFDA (The South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance)
South Africa's leading film school with campuses in JHB, CPT, DBN, and PE. Offers BA and Honours degrees in film.
AFRIFF Talent Hub
Annual masterclass program during the Africa International Film Festival. World-class instructors and industry mentorship.
Anthill Studios
Nigeria's leading animation and VFX studio. Creating world-class animated content from Africa for global audiences.
Artists International Group (AIG)
Leading South African talent agency representing actors, presenters, and performers for film, TV, and stage.
Big Fish School of Digital Filmmaking
Hands-on digital filmmaking school offering 1-2 year diplomas. Focus on practical production skills.
Blade Films
Aerial cinematography specialists. Licensed drone and helicopter filming for features, commercials, and documentaries.
Bling Entertainment
Creative post-production studio offering editing, color, VFX compositing, and finishing for features and commercials.
BluePrint Agency
Crew booking and production staffing agency. Connects international productions with experienced Nigerian crew.
C & I Studios Lagos
Multi-purpose studio facility in Lagos with sound stages, green screen, and production offices for film and TV.
Cape Casting
Established casting agency for film, TV, and commercials. Extensive talent database across all demographics.
Cape Town Film Studios
Africa's first custom-built Hollywood-style film studio. 4 sound stages, backlot, workshops, and full production infrastructure.
Chocolate Tribe
Visual effects and animation studio delivering world-class VFX for local and international productions.
Cinephil (SA Rep)
International sales agent with strong African film catalogue. Handles festival strategy and global distribution for SA films.
Cinga Films
Boutique co-production company specialising in South-South and European co-productions with African talent.
Del-York Creative Academy
Nigeria's premier film academy offering intensive filmmaking programs. Partnerships with New York Film Academy.
Digital Film
Full-service camera, lighting, and grip rental. Specialises in RED, ARRI, and Sony camera systems for features and commercials.
EbonyLife Creative Academy
Industry-led workshops and masterclasses in screenwriting, directing, and producing. Run by EbonyLife Studios team.
EbonyLife Studios
Founded by Mo Abudu. Premium film and TV production powerhouse with a Netflix deal and EbonyLife Place entertainment complex.
Film Afrika Worldwide
One of Africa's largest service production companies. Full-service line production for international features, commercials, and series.
FilmHouse Cinemas
Nigeria's largest cinema chain also provides DCP creation and theatrical deliverables services for local producers.
FilmKontrol
Nigerian-focused sales agency handling international distribution, festival strategy, and streaming deals for Nollywood films.
FilmOne Entertainment
Nigeria's leading film distribution and production company. Dominates Nollywood theatrical distribution and co-produces major titles.
Gaenor Artiste Management
Boutique talent agency representing top South African actors and performers for local and international work.
Gambit Films
Award-winning production company creating bold South African cinema. Known for socially relevant narratives.
Inkblot Productions
Leading commercial film production company. Consistent box office hits that blend Nollywood storytelling with global production values.
Jungle Filmworks Post
Full post-production services: editing, color grading, sound design, and VFX for Nigerian features and series.
Known Associates Entertainment
Dynamic production company creating premium local content for South African and international broadcasters.
Kritica Productions
Production fixing and permit facilitation for international productions shooting in Nigeria. Logistics, security, and local coordination.
Kunle Afolayan Productions (KAP)
Award-winning studio founded by Kunle Afolayan. Known for high-quality Nigerian features with international festival pedigree.
Lagos Locations
Location scouting and management across Lagos and South-West Nigeria. Permit facilitation and logistics.
Lew Gillenson & Associates
South African sales agent handling international distribution for African feature films and documentaries.
Mainland Studios
Modern studio facility on Lagos Mainland offering affordable stage space for Nollywood and commercial productions.
Media Film Service
One of South Africa's largest camera and lighting rental houses. ARRI, RED, Sony, and full grip packages.
Mettlepost
Boutique post-production house offering color grading, online editing, and visual effects for premium Nollywood content.
MoB Agency
Creative crew booking agency connecting international productions with experienced South African crew members.
Moonlighting Films
Premier commercial production company. Award-winning work across advertising, branded content, and music videos.
MultiChoice Talent Factory (West Africa Hub)
Pan-African film training academy funded by MultiChoice. 12-month immersive program for emerging West African filmmakers.
National Film Institute (NFI)
Federal government film training institution. Offers ND and HND in film production, cinematography, and editing.
Natives Media
Documentary and unscripted content company telling untold Nigerian and African stories. Festival and streaming focus.
Nemsia Films
Independent production company led by Kemi Adetiba. Creates culturally impactful Nigerian stories with mainstream appeal.
Nile Casting
Professional casting service for film and TV productions in Nigeria. Maintains an extensive actor and extras database.
Nollywood Bridge
Co-production facilitation company connecting Nigerian filmmakers with European and South African partners. Treaty navigation and funding assembly.
Panalux South Africa
International lighting rental company with full South African operations. LED, HMI, tungsten, and rigging.
Panavision Cape Town
World-renowned camera rental house with Cape Town facility. Full Panavision and ARRI camera systems.
Panda Post
Digital cinema mastering, DCP creation, and deliverables preparation for festival and theatrical distribution.
Play Network Studios
Fast-growing Nollywood production company creating commercial features and streaming content.
Realness Institute
Pan-African creative residency and development lab for emerging filmmakers. Script development, directing, and producing labs.
Refinery Post Production
Full post-production facility: offline/online editing, color grading, VFX, and sound design for film and TV.
SoundCity Studios
Professional recording and sound mixing studio. ADR, Foley, and mixing for film and music productions.
Studio 52
Dolby-certified sound mixing and recording studio. ADR, Foley, sound design, and 5.1/7.1 mixing for cinema.
Subtitles Nigeria
Subtitling and localization services for Nollywood content. Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, English, and international languages.
Subtitles.co.za
Professional subtitling and closed captioning in all 11 official South African languages plus international languages.
Temple Management Company (TMC)
Nigeria's largest talent management and booking agency. Represents A-list Nollywood actors and entertainers.
Temple Productions
Young, dynamic production company behind some of Nollywood's recent critically acclaimed features and series.
The Animation School
Specialised animation training with 2D, 3D, and stop-motion programs. Produces industry-ready animators for Africa.
The Blowfish Agency
Full-service location scouting and management across South Africa. Specialises in international productions needing diverse SA locations.
Triggerfish Animation Studios
Africa's leading animation studio. Produced Netflix and Disney projects. Pioneered remote collaboration across the continent.
Trino Studios
Lagos-based co-production company facilitating Nigeria-Europe and Nigeria-South Africa collaborations.
Urban Vision Agency
Talent representation agency for actors, models, and on-screen talent in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
Urucu Media
Independent production company focused on authentic African stories for local and international audiences.
Videovision Entertainment
Leading South African production company behind award-winning local and international features and television.
Waterfront Studios
State-of-the-art film studio complex at the V&A Waterfront. Multiple stages, workshops, and production offices.
Whiteplain Agency
Leading equipment rental house in Lagos. Camera, lighting, grip, and production vehicle hire for features and commercials.
Wits School of Arts — Film & Television
University of the Witwatersrand film department. BA, Honours, and MA in Film & Television. Strong academic and practical focus.
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