Train your creativity. Tell stories that matter.

Dinovate Creative Academy equips young Africans with industry-relevant creative, digital, and storytelling skills — preparing them for dignified work, economic opportunity, and social impact.

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Where creativity meets impact. Where stories create change.

Who we are

Dinovate Creative Academy was created to respond to a simple but urgent reality:
Africa’s stories are powerful, but too many young people lack access to the skills, tools, and pathways needed to tell them professionally, ethically, and sustainably.

Mission

To unlock youth creativity, expand economic opportunity, and amplify African stories that move people, policy, and communities.

Vision

To build a leading hub for creative skills and impact storytelling — where young Africans gain the confidence, tools, and opportunities to thrive in the global creative economy and drive sustainable social change.

What Makes Us Different

We believe creativity is most powerful when it is rooted in community, guided by evidence, and connected to opportunity.

Industry-Informed Training

Our facilitators bring experience from media, development, and global creative industries.

Impact-Driven Storytelling

Creativity is taught alongside ethics, inclusion, and social responsibility.

Real-World Exposure

Participants work on live projects that strengthen portfolios and open doors to income

Inclusion by Design

At least 50% female participation, with intentional access for underserved groups. 

Empowering African Creatives for the Future

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Our Approach

  • 1

    Hands-on creative training

  • 2

    Storytelling for social and behavioural change

  • 3

    Mentorship from experienced practitioners

  • 4

    Live projects with NGOs, institutions, and media partners

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Trained

90

Pass rate

WHY THE ACADEMY EXISTS 

Africa’s creative and digital economy is growing rapidly.
Yet access to quality creative training remains limited.

Many young people:

  • cannot afford formal creative education
  • lack practical, industry-aligned training
  • struggle to transition from learning to earning
  • are excluded from global creative opportunities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dinovate Creative Academy?

Dinovate Creative Academy is a creative skills and storytelling hub that equips young Africans with industry-relevant training in filmmaking, photography, digital media, design, and impact storytelling. We help participants build professional portfolios, access mentorship, and develop creative careers that drive both income and social change.

Who can apply to the Academy?

The Academy is designed for young people aged 18–35, especially aspiring filmmakers, designers, photographers, editors, and digital storytellers. We strongly encourage applications from women and youth from underserved communities who are passionate about creativity, culture, and impact.

What programmes or tracks do you offer?

Dinovate Creative Academy offers two main learning tracks:

  • Creative Production (filmmaking, photography, animation, editing, graphic design, AI content creation)

  • Storytelling for Social Change (documentary storytelling, advocacy narratives, SBCC, community-led media)

Each track combines technical excellence with purpose-driven storytelling.

How long is the training programme?

Our programmes typically run for 8–12 weeks, delivered through bootcamps, fellowships, and masterclasses. The experience is practical, immersive, and project-based — participants learn by creating real work, not just attending lectures.

What makes Dinovate Creative Academy different from other creative schools?

Dinovate stands out because we combine creativity with real-world opportunity and social impact. Participants benefit from:

  • Industry-informed facilitators

  • Mentorship from experienced practitioners

  • Live partner projects with NGOs and media organisations

  • Portfolio-building for employment and freelancing

  • Inclusive access with at least 50% female participation

  • Future-facing skills, including AI and emerging media tools

What opportunities are available after completing the programme?

Beyond training, Dinovate Creative Academy supports participants through:

  • Internship and job placement pathways

  • Freelancing and creative income opportunities

  • Access to studio space and equipment at subsidised rates

  • Continued mentorship and alumni networks

  • Opportunities to work on impactful storytelling campaigns across Africa

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Cohorts at a Glance

If you’re ready to build creative skills, tell meaningful stories, and access real opportunities —

Cohort 1

Foundation & Pilot Phase
  • Introduced hands-on creative and storytelling training
  • Focus on foundational skills and community storytelling
  • Set the tone for impact-driven learning

Cohort 2

Expansion & Industry Alignment
  • Increased participant diversity
  • Deeper engagement with NGOs and media partners
  • Stronger emphasis on portfolio development and employability

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Courses & Fees Overview

The Dinovate Creative Academy offers practical, industry-relevant creative training for aspiring storytellers, designers, and media professionals. All programmes are designed to combine hands-on learning, real-world application, and creative collaboration.

The Academy runs as a hybrid programme, with physical classes at Dinovate Studios in Abuja and virtual sessions where applicable.

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Courses & Fees Overview

Learning Tracks

Participants may apply for a maximum of two learning tracks. This means submitting two separate applications if applying for two different tracks.

All participants also receive AI Content Creation as a FREE bonus course, regardless of track selection.

Cinematography & Filmmaking

Learn the foundations of visual storytelling, camera operation, lighting, and short-form filmmaking. Ideal for aspiring filmmakers and visual storytellers interested in film, documentary, and digital media.

Video Editing

Focuses on post-production storytelling, including editing structure, colour correction, audio syncing, and editing for social media, campaigns, and short films.

Photography

Covers documentary and visual storytelling photography, with emphasis on composition, ethics, portraiture, and building story-driven photo series.

Graphic Design

Introduces visual communication, branding, layout, and campaign design. Participants learn to translate ideas into clear, impactful visual assets for digital and print platforms.

Motion Graphics & Animation

Explores storytelling through motion, teaching participants how to create animated content, explainers, and engaging visuals for campaigns and digital platforms.

Screenwriting (Virtual)

A fully online track focused on story structure, character development, and writing for film, documentary, and digital media.

Bonus Course for All Participants

AI Content Creation (FREE)

All participants receive training in practical AI tools for content ideation, scripting, design support, and creative productivity.

Programme Fees

Physical & Hybrid Tracks

(Cinematography, Video Editing, Photography, Graphic Design, Motion Graphics & Animation)

Total Fee: ₦150,000

Fee breakdown:

  • ₦15,000 Acceptance Fee (non-refundable)
  • ₦10,000 Registration Fee
  • ₦125,000 Tuition

The tuition covers:

  • Training sessions
  • Learning materials and tools
  • Access to facilities
  • Project participation
  • Certificate of completion

Screenwriting (Virtual Only)

Total Fee: ₦50,000

This covers:

  • Virtual classes
  • Learning materials
  • Assignments and feedback
  • Certificate of completion

Scholarships & Payment Options

Partial scholarships are available for eligible applicants. Scholarships cover a percentage of the programme fee, not the full cost. Applicants interested in scholarships can indicate this during the application process.

Programme Duration

  • Duration: 8 weeks
  • Format: Hybrid (Physical + Virtual)
  • Location: Dinovate Studios, Abuja
  • Start Period: April
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