AGFP

6-DAY IMMERSIVE & SPIRITUAL FORMATION PROGRAM

The Africa Gospel Film Project will train 300 Christian filmmakers in Africa, and produce a slate of 6 premium Faith-based film projects across 3 years, also providing hundreds of jobs for Christian Creatives, and partnership support to selected films by participants. This is both a mission and a market opportunity.

THE MANDATE

OUR MANDATE IS CLEAR

RAISING GOD'S
CREATIVE ARMY

ESTABLISH

Establish Africa as a global hub for kingdom cinema productions and distribution.

BUILD

Train, equip, and empower hundreds of African Christian filmmakers.

PRODUCE

Create a pipeline of premium African faith-based films distributed locally and globally.

BRIDGE

Bridge the gap between African Christian talent and global Christian media platforms.

THE PROJECT

CAPACITY BUILDING

AGFP will provide Intensive training for 300 Christian filmmakers in screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, acting and more

EMPOWERMENT

AGFP will provide Millions of Naira in  Equipment Funding & Technical Support to selected film projects by participants across 3 years (2026-2028)

PRODUCTION

AGFP will produce 6 premium faith-based feature films, employing over 200 Christian creatives as cast and crew on the projects, across 3 years.

DISTRIBUTION

AGFP will distribute these films locally and globally through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, festivals and television.

THE ARMY

We’re nurturing an ARMY of kingdom  creatives that will tell sound biblical and authentically African yet globally relatable stories of faith.

PROJECT TIMELINE

Train first cohort of 60 filmmakers in Nigeria, few select from across Africa

Production & Distribution of 2 film projects.

Support 4 participants film projects.

2026

YEAR 1

Scale training to 3 more African countries (120 new trainees)

Production & Distribution of 2 film projects.

Support 4 participants film projects

2027

YEAR 2

Expand training to 3 more African countries (120 new trainees)

Production & Distribution of 2 film projects.

Support 4 participants film projects

2028

YEAR 3

6-DAY IMMERSIVE & SPIRITUAL FORMATION PROGRAM

WHAT TO EXPECT

Masterclasses

• Professional Capacity Building in Film Production from Development to Distribution, with Masterclasses in Screenwriting, Acting, Directing, Cinematography and Editing.

Ministry

Media and Ministry training by Global Ministry Partners, to spiritually align participants with God’s purpose for storytelling

Devotion

Daily Worship & Prayer Sessions for Spiritual Anchoring.

Film Screenings

Film Screenings, Reviews & Panel discussions

48-Hour Film Challenge

Participants in groups will engage in a 4 Short Film Productions.

Pitching

Pre-selected participants will get an opportunity to pitch their projects for funding and collaborations.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING AGFP

Sharpened professional skills in film production and distribution

Deep spiritual maturity, clarified calling and purpose

Build lifelong creative and spiritual collaboration network

Be part of 4 completed short films of premium quality

Opportunity to pitch your project for funding and collaboration

Standout talent identification for AGFP's 3-Year slate of 6 films

HOW TO APPLY

ADMISSION

Admission to the Africa Gospel Film Project (AGFP) is based on a 60% scholarship. Apply, if selected, you pay N100,000 instead of N250,000.

APPLICATION

Application for Phase 1 opens January 8, 2026 and closes 11:59PM WAT February 8, 2026.

TRAINING

Training holds April 13-18, 2026, in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Nigeria.

OUR CONSULTANT PARTNERS

BRIGHT WONDER OBASI

Founder- Gospel Cinema Intl.
Africa Gospel Film Project (AGFP)
Africa Intl Christian Film Festival (AICFF)

PAUL SIRMONS

Writer, Producer, Director
President, Intl. Christian Visual Media (ICVM)
Consultant Partner, AGFP.

CAMERON ARNETT

Actor, Producer, Director
Founder, Christ Over Career (COC)
Consultant Partner, AGFP

JENNIFER KELTNER

Public Speaker, Changemaker. Executive Director at Rescue Party Give. Consultant Partner on AGFP

CHIP ROSETTI

Writer/Director/Producer
Director of Content Acquistion and Distribution at Faith Channel
Consultant Partner AGFP

ORLANDO KEMUEL

Film Producer and Distribution Strategist
Board Member, ICVM
Consultant Partner, AGFP

We Invite You to

PARTNER WITH US

Through your partnership, hundreds of Christian creatives in Africa will be equipped and empowered, millions of lives will be transformed by the gospel of Christ through films.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (faq)

WHAT IS AGFP?

AGFP (Africa Gospel Film Project) is a Professional Capacity Building Program that will train 300 Christian Filmmakers, and produce a slate of 6 Global faith-based films across 3 years, for local and international distribution

WHO IS THIS FOR?

AGFP is for Kingdom Filmmakers who desire to upskill themselves, deepen their spiritual anchoring, and connect with other Kingdom Filmmakers across the world.

CAN SOMEONE WHO IS COMPLETELY NEW TO FILM ATTEND?

AGFP is best suited for persons with some prior knowledge and experience in Filmmaking or Acting, and the application requires you show what you've done previously. However, exceptional talents will be considered.

WHAT’S THE NATURE OF THE PROGRAM AND WHAT AM I TO EXPECT?

AGFP is a 6-Day intensive training on Film & Ministry. See the “What To Expect” Session for details on that

WHERE IS AGFP TAKING PLACE AND WHEN?

The first cohort of AGFP will take place in Abuja, Nigeria, April 13-18th, 2026.

WHAT IS THE COST OF ENROLLMENT?

AGFP is delivered at a 60% Scholarship. Selected persons pay N100,000 instead of N250,000.

WHAT IF I'M NOT SELECTED, CAN I STILL PAY AND ATTEND?

NO. You have to go through the application process, and be selected, based on the information you provide, in other to attend the program

iS AGFP ONLY FOR NIGERIANS?

NO. AGFP is for all Kingdom Filmmakers, Actors and Creatives cross Africa. It kicks off in Nigeria in 2026, and will scale into 6 more African countries in 2027 and 2028. However, 10 slots are available to non-Nigerian creatives to join the maiden edition in Nigeria, April 13-18, 2026.

DOES THE FEE COVER ACCOMMODATION?

No. However, we help participants make arrangements for discounted accommodation within the event vicinity.

DOES THE FEE COVER MEALS?

Yes, Participants will be provided breakfast and lunch throughout the 6 days of the event.

WILL THERE BE A CERTIFICATE?

Yes, all Participants will receive a Certificate of Training.

IS THERE AN OPPORTUNITY TO PITCH MY PROJECT?

YES. 15 pre-selected Participants will have an opportunity to pitch their film projects for funding and collaboration. AGFP will provide partnership funding to 15 participants projects in this period

IF I AM NOT SELECTED FOR AGFP, WHAT OTHER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAIABLE?

Aside AGFP, kingdom creatives can access training with Gospel Cinema International by enrolling for the 3-Week Intensive Program in Filmmaking & Ministry, or attend masterclasses at the Africa International Christian Film Festival (AICFF), or join the Gospel Cinema International Kingdom Creatives Hub (KCH), which holds monthly engagements and weekly connections, with opportunity to join any of the Labs: Screenwriting, Directing, Acting, Cinematography, Editing, and more.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AGFP, THE 3-WEEK PROGRAM, & KCH

AGFP offers a short 6-day Intensive Boot Camp type program, while the 3-week program is actually a 4-week standard academy curriculum delivered as an accelerated intensive program in filmmaking and ministry. It results in a fully delivered 4-week program in filmmaking and ministry, delivered in three weeks. It is a good entry point for beginners, as no previous experience is required, but also serves practicing filmmakers. KCH hosts a cost-free monthly hub for kingdom filmmakers to connect and learn from each other through film screenings, discussions, and networking, with an opportunity to further deepen your skill by enrolling for one of the labs

Get In Touch

GOSPEL CINEMA INTERNATIONAL

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