Idris Elba rolls out free AI filmmaking training program in Africa

Author: APO GroupPublished on: October 26, 2026Country: Ghana

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Idris Elba rolls out free AI filmmaking training program in Africa

The free “From Script to Screen with AI” program, run through Akuna Learning, is accepting applications from creators in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and South Africa. The initiative from Akuna Group, chaired by Idris Elba, is delivered with Google and backed by US$1 million in Google.org funding; Curious Refuge developed the curriculum. Over 50 weeks, participants will complete 12 weeks of online training before moving on to mentoring and pitches, with selected teams receiving funding to produce films. The chosen films will be showcased in October 2027, and creators will retain ownership of their work.

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