CREATIVE PRODUCER INDABA (Realness Institute)
Creative Producer Indaba 2026–27 is a six-month fellowship from Realness Institute in partnership with EAVE for ten producers committed to African cinema. It combines project development, packaging, financing, leadership and sustainable production-company practice.
Deadline
3 November 2026, 16:00 SAST
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Cost
Participation for selected African and Haitian producers is covered through FAPA. Sponsorship also covers one selected producer each from Austria, Switzerland and Brazil. The 2026–27 announcement does not specify an application fee; confirm any fee and travel arrangements in the application portal.
Format
Film, television and episodic content. African applicants may apply with or without a project.
Eligibility
Producers with at least four short films or one feature, working substantively with Africa, Canada, Europe or Brazil. Other professionals in distribution, sales, funding, broadcasting or development with a stake in the African marketplace may also apply. Full programme availability and English proficiency are required. African applicants and Haitian applicants based in Africa may apply with or without a project they control or co-control; international applicants apply without a project.
What You Get
Mentorship, peer workshops and international industry connections. Online sessions run 24 November 2026–11 January 2027; Johannesburg workshop 7–14 February, followed by online sessions 17 February–12 March; Réunion workshop during FIFOI 3–10 April 2027. Selected African and Haitian producers have participation covered through FAPA.
What to Submit
Apply through the community portal linked from the official call. All materials must be in English. Choose the project-focused or career-focused pathway as appropriate and provide the evidence of experience and other materials requested in the portal.
Insider Tips
Demonstrate your producing track record and commitment to African cinema. Explain your development needs and confirm availability for both in-person workshops.
Deadline: 3 November 2026 at 16:00 SAST. Programme: November 2026–April 2027.
7 days left
Verify dates and eligibility on the official website before applying.
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