Practice To Trade: Film

The Film course equips directors, producers, screenwriters, and production practitioners with critical business knowledge.

Self Paced • 44 mins Required

Module 1: The African Film Landscape and Value Chain

Master the African and Caribbean film value chain, navigate changing platforms, and build a sustainable, professional creative practice.

Self Paced • 32 mins Required

Module 2: Your Practice as a Position

Translate your creative identity into a commercial position, review copyright ownership, map revenue potential, and target your market.

Self Paced • 31 mins Required

Module 3: Rights, Chain of Title, and Contracts

Build a bulletproof legal foundation. Master chain of title, secure option agreements, clear music rights, and negotiate contracts.

Self Paced • 33 mins Required

Module 4: Financing Your Film

Convert creative pitches into commercial cases. Master public funds, co-productions, presales, and design investor briefs.

Self Paced • 32 mins Required

Module 5: Distribution and Market Access

Design hybrid distribution sequences, manage sales agents, execute festival strategies, and monetize key diaspora markets.

Self Paced • 34 mins Required

Module 6: Building a Sustainable Production Practice

Transition from filmmaker to business owner. Build diverse revenue streams, negotiate with leverage, and write your production plan.