SKYFLIX MEDIA CREATIVE ACADEMY
Applications are open for the Photography & Visual Storytelling Bootcamp — a three-day practical training for young creatives aged 16–30, in Maiduguri, Borno State. 30 places available.
Craft is learned on a live set, not in theory.
The Skyflix Media Creative Academy trains aspiring multimedia professionals in production and post-production craft. Trainees learn on the same cameras, switchers and consoles the Skyflix crew uses on paid jobs, and finish with work they can show.
The Academy is part of our commitment to train and empower a minimum of 50 aspiring multimedia professionals, supporting diversity and inclusion in the industry.
COHORT 1
Are you interested in photography, visual storytelling, videography, digital communication or creative entrepreneurship? This is our inaugural bootcamp.
Photography & Visual Storytelling Bootcamp
A three-day practical training designed to help emerging creatives develop practical skills, create meaningful work, build their portfolios and connect with opportunities.
Apply for Cohort 1Practical skills
Hands-on sessions in photography, visual storytelling, digital communication and creative entrepreneurship.
Meaningful work
Complete practical assignments, create work that matters and start building your portfolio.
After the training
Selected participants may have access to post-training mentorship, portfolio development, professional exposure and potential internship/placement opportunities, subject to availability, performance, safeguarding requirements and host organisation policies.
What you will learn
Six modules, built from the way Skyflix actually runs a job: plan, shoot, deliver.
Camera & exposure
Bodies, lenses, exposure control, composition and shooting discipline under pressure.
Lighting & sound
LED panels and modifiers, interview lighting, microphone choice and clean audio capture.
Event & wedding coverage
Reading a run-of-show, shot lists, working with clients and covering a day end to end.
Livestream & broadcast
Multi-camera switching, encoders, bandwidth planning and redundancy for live programmes.
Editing & post
Culling, retouching, timeline editing, colour and delivering to client specification.
Ethics & the business
Consent, dignity and ethical representation in field work — plus quoting, contracts and client handling.
Who can apply?
Young people aged 16–30 who are interested in developing practical skills in photography, visual storytelling and creative media. You may apply if you are:
- An aspiring photographer, videographer, visual storyteller or content creator.
- A student, recent graduate, unemployed or under-employed young person.
- Interested in developing practical creative and digital skills.
- A beginner, or someone with some existing experience.
- Able to attend the full 3-day programme in person in Maiduguri.
- Willing to learn, participate actively and complete practical assignments.
- You do not need a formal qualification in photography or media.
- Owning a camera is helpful but not required; available Academy equipment may be used during training.
- Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome, and young women are especially encouraged to apply.
Complete the six-step application form. It takes about 10–15 minutes.
Applications are reviewed on eligibility, motivation, availability and suitability.
Shortlisted and selected applicants are contacted by email and phone.
Three days of practical training, 13–15 October 2026 in Maiduguri.
Taught by working crew
Send facilitator names, roles, short bios and headshots to fill these cards.
DROP IMAGE HERE
One-line bio: years on the job, notable clients.
DROP IMAGE HERE
One-line bio: years on the job, notable clients.
DROP IMAGE HERE
One-line bio: years on the job, notable clients.
DROP IMAGE HERE
One-line bio: years on the job, notable clients.
PARTNERS & SPONSORS
Organisations funding seats, hosting placements or co-delivering modules. Send logos to place here.
Before you apply
Who can apply?+
Young people aged 16–30 who can attend all three days in person in Maiduguri. Applicants under 18 need a parent or guardian's consent if selected — we collect their details on the form and send the consent form after selection.
Do I need my own camera?+
No. Owning a camera is helpful but not required; available Academy equipment may be used during training. Access to equipment is not a selection advantage.
Is there a certificate?+
Yes — a certificate of completion is issued at the end of the programme, alongside the portfolio work you produce.
Does applying guarantee a place?+
No. There are 30 places. Applications are reviewed based on eligibility, motivation, availability and suitability, and shortlisted/selected applicants are contacted by email and phone.
What happens after the training?+
Selected participants may have access to post-training mentorship, portfolio development, professional exposure and potential internship/placement opportunities, subject to availability, performance, safeguarding requirements and host organisation policies.
Can an organisation sponsor applicants?+
Yes. We partner with local and international organisations to fund seats. Write to skyflixmedia@gmail.com to discuss terms.
APPLY FOR COHORT 1
Photography & Visual Storytelling Bootcamp · 13–15 October 2026 · Maiduguri, Borno State. 30 places. Submitting an application does not guarantee selection.
Six short steps, about 10–15 minutes.
- 1About you and where you're based
- 2Your education and creative background
- 3Why you want to join, and a story you'd tell
- 4Media consent and declaration
Your answers are saved on this device as you go, so you can finish later.