That is a commendable achievement! But it takes more than making a film. 

A shortcut to achieving success is to feature your film at a Film Festival. 

Beyond the opportunity to have your film assessed and rated, you will gain the following opportunities for your film; 

• Publicity
• Distribution 
• Momentum, 
• Audience, 
• Chances for laurels/recognition, 
• Networking with fellow filmmakers and film professionals, or; 
• A free theater rental.  

As an Alumni of Del-York Creative Academy, we want your film project to receive the success it deserves, rather than a humble audience of just your close friends and people associated with the project. DCA encourages you to sign up now to the FilmFreeway Festival. 

Submit your film project to https://filmfreeway.com/TS?signup4=success

The stunning short film, INERTIA by Blessing Uzero portrays a two-person split character that spotlights the struggle with self and battle of self and the far reaching impact it can have with people around you. 

Blessing Uzero enrolled in the DCA Acting For Film online program, pursuing her desire to partake in a class led by the Hollywood veteran and DCA instructor Neil Schell. 

She commented about the class, “ “I gave it my all, my 101% attention. Every class was a lifetime treasure to hold on tight to and because of this desire during our online sessions, I would feel terrible when  I’m graded 90% in any class session test. The hunger for perfection and self-satisfaction in practically all I do now, career wise is very real”.

The short film project is the first ever by the young filmmaker. She admits that she learnt the practicality of storytelling from the DCA Film School, and her thirst and hunger for telling her story spurred her on to conceive, write and produce the project. 

Dear Del-Yorker,

We are pleased to present to you this extraordinary opportunity - “Creative Lagos”, an initiative of Del-York Creative Academy, targeted at training and empowering 1000 Lagos residents in the Creative and Vocational industries, in partnership with the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. 

This initiative presents unique benefits to the selected talents, one of which is to train its beneficiaries under internationally renowned industry professionals through the DCA bespoke online learning suite. Courses offered in the program includes; 

1. Digital Filmmaking
2. Fashion, Art & Crafts
3. Documentary Filmmaking
4. Digital Marketing
5. Producing & Business of Film and Television
6. Post- Production

Therefore, we are extending an invitation to our esteemed Del-Yorkers to become part of the 1,000 talents that will take part in the Creative Lagos training program. This is your chance to expand your horizon while on the journey of changing Africa’s narrative.

We request your presence for accreditation and registration into any of the Creative Lagos courses, at;

VENUE :  3b Sapara Williams, off Idowu Martins, Adeola Odeku  Victoria island.

TIME: 11 AM - 3 PM 

DATE: March 29th -31st, 2021

Kindly come along with a valid means of identification.

To stay informed on our activities, follow us on all our platforms- 

Instagram:- @creative_lagos 

Twitter:- @creative_lagos

Facebook:- Creative_Nigeria

We look forward to your amazing learning experience in the Creative Lagos program! 

If you can THINK IT, you can CREATE IT. 

Interested in Becoming a Movie Director?

Well, Del York Creative Academy is just the right Academy  to make that dream come true. We will take you through the step-by-step process it takes to make you a proficient, world-class movie director. We will coach you on the process it takes from pre-production to production and all through to post-production.

As the “Director”, you are the chief creative person in filmmaking. Because you want the viewer to get the most out of the movie, you initiate the particular point of view you want for a story. As you conceive the vision before it hits the screens, you are the brain of the movie production. You are directly responsible for assembling the entire cast that will put the film together to make it successful. As such, you have to deal with every stage that includes cinematography, setting, blocking, acting and editing. 

First, it is incumbent on you to assemble a team that includes a line producer, a production designer, a location manager, a cinematographer and an assistant director.

The cinematography aspect involves the camera shots and the right lighting to get the particular effect and mood you want for the film. You will control the editing to create the right pace, the appropriate rhythm, coherence in the story and development of the character as conceived by the producer.

Inclusive of the sound, the dialogue, the ambient noises and sound effects, you will also be involved with the visual and verbal direction of the setting, the lighting, the blocking, the costumes and the dialogue in line with how they meaningfully contribute to the story, the development of the characters and the overall portrayal of the characters in the film.

PRE-PRODUCTION

After creating your vision for the film, you assemble a team and establish a visual language for your film that you fill with reference images to help you articulate your ideal color palette, locations, and framing. You then discuss your vision with each key crew member individually. As your vision affects every department differently, you will learn to speak the language of every department so you can successfully communicate what you need from them. 

PRODUCTION

In making your casting choices it is important that the actors understand the story you’re telling. As you guide them through the scenes, you help shape the performances of the actors on how they act out each part of their scene to align with your overall vision.

As filmmaking is a collaborative process, you will have open communication with every team to ensure that every department – from the producers to the actors to the crew – is doing its job and working together to bring your vision of the film to life.

POST-PRODUCTION

You will work closely with the sound design team, the music supervisor and the visual effects team to ensure that every aspect of their work is in line with your overall vision. Because you have creative control and it is up to you to decide when the project is complete, you have to review the editor’s cuts, break down the footage, and find the shots, angles, and takes that actualize your vision of the finished product.

Yes,  Del – York Creative Academy  will take you through every step of that process to actualize your dream of being a proficient, world-class movie director.

Del-York Creative Academy (DCA)’s Seunmanuel Faleye and Perekeme Odom have released a new romantic thriller, Leg Over (2021). The movie (shot and produced last year) will be available in theaters and other platforms in 2022. 

The movie follows a confused and depressed wife, who in search of happiness is torn between her secretive husband and a dubious old flame. Produced by the acclaimed filmmaker and journalist, Seunmanuel Faleye and directed by Perekeme Odom (Both are DCA’s Production and Business of Filmmaking 21’ Alum), the film stars famous Nollywood actors like IK Ogbonna, Mary Lazarus, and Kachi Nnochiri.

Watch the Trailer Here: LegOver the movie (official trailer)

Del-York Creative Academy congratulates both Seunmanuel Faleye and Perekeme Odom for the release of Leg Over and looks forward to its success across streamlining platforms.

The Del-York Creative Academy is Africa’s foremost capacity-building institution for film, media, animation, technology, and marketing communications industry. We are empowering a generation of exceptional talents that will promote Africa through Film, Media, and Technology Innovation. 

Join the next batch of DCA students changing the African narrative today! Register here now! 

Online and offline courses are available.

Dear Writers! 

This Independence Day, Del-York Creative Academy is excited to invite you to the DCA Writers Challenge with the theme: Freedom, Peace and Unity. 

To participate, follow the instructions below;

1. Follow Del-York Creative Academy on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook
2. Write a short engaging piece or script on the Theme: Freedom, Peace and Unity. 
3. Post on Instagram and tag @delyorkcreativeacademy 

Deadline: September 30th, 2021

The winners would have their pieces published on the DCA blog.

Lots of fantastic prizes to be expected! 

Winners would be announced on October 1 2021. 

Don’t wait! Get writing!

Dear Creators!

This Independence Day, Del-York Creative Academy is excited to invite you to the DCA Creators Challenge with the theme: Freedom, Peace and Unity. 

To participate, follow the instructions below;
1. Follow Del-York Creative Academy on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook
2. Record a 1-minute monologue based on the Theme: Freedom, Peace and Unity. 
3. Post on Instagram and tag @delyorkcreativeacademy 

Deadline: September 30th, 2021

The winners would have their videos posted on DCA social media pages.

Lots of fantastic prizes to be expected! 

Winners would be announced on October 1 2021. 

Don’t wait! Get creative!

If you have a short film and you want to build a strong audience around it, your best bet is to be part of a strong base that will push your film through the global film spectrum, for example, international film festivals. 

DCA Alumni Network affords you that amazing opportunity to build a community, connect your project and expose your work to the globe.

To Submit your short film;

https://www.myrodereel.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2cajh5mQ8wIVSPhRCh33MA07EAAYASAAEgLe7vD_BwE

The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) for the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), has called on Nigerian filmmakers to submit their films for the 94th Academy Awards, otherwise called the Oscars.
The window for film submissions is open from September 20, 2021 and will close on October 4, 2021.

Step1. Make sure you clarify your eligibility on ISCA official website!

Step2. Access to ENTRY FORM ☞https://isca.kc-i.jp/eng/

Step3. Press SUBMIT and all done

Entry Requirements & Application Eligibility

● Your films must have been completed later than January 1st, 2021
● Students who already graduated from school in 2021 can also submit the works created while they were studying at schools
● This is open to students at university, graduate school, junior college, and vocational schools around the world
● All non-English language films must be subtitled in English
● Form: Any moving image contents. (Live-action, Animation, Computer Graphics, etc.)
● The title and creator‘s name must be inserted at the beginning of the video
● Format: Must be submitted in “mp4” format
● Duration: 20 minutes maximum
● File Size: 2GB maximum

https://isca.kc-i.jp/eng/

'Uncovering the human truth amid his own darkness, a man searching for truth stumbles on hidden secrets in a small village in Nigeria and the mystic river filled with horrific rituals.’ 

Ben Touitou, a DCA Student stars in this horror supernatural genre that follows a story from a remote Nigerian village. Many women in the village start vanishing and all of them have something in common. The ones that vanished from the village apparently were pregnant. This remains a mystery until a doctor comes by with a child and she comes near to uncovering some of the most dangerous secrets of The Mystic River.

Ben Touitou is a graduate of Del-York Creative Academy where he studied Acting for Film. His refined skills have earned him a remarkable entry into the Nollywood A-list, making him appear in many of the industry’s top productions. He is a talent to watch out for on your screens. 

Del-York Creative Academy congratulates Ben Touitou on starring in the highly anticipated series on Netflix. More grace, Ben!

Every year, hundreds of short films get lost in the mainstream, and thousands more do not get to see the light of day. 

If you have a short film and you want to build a strong audience around it, your best bet is to be part of a strong base that will push your film through the global film spectrum, for example, international film festivals. 

DCA Alumni Network affords you that amazing opportunity to build a community, connect your project and expose your work to the globe. 

Submit your film project with us, and let us push it beyond your imaginations.

To Submit your short film- https://filmfreeway.com/CINENOVA

That is a commendable achievement! But it takes more than making a film. 

A shortcut to achieving success is to feature your film at a Film Festival. 

Beyond the opportunity to have your film assessed and rated, you will gain the following opportunities for your film; 

• Publicity
• Distribution 
• Momentum, 
• Audience, 
• Chances for laurels/recognition, 
• Networking with fellow filmmakers and film professionals, or; 
• A free theater rental.  

As an Alumni of Del-York Creative Academy, we want your film project to receive the success it deserves, rather than a humble audience of just your close friends and people associated with the project. DCA encourages you to sign up now to the FilmFreeway Festival. 

Submit your film project to https://filmfreeway.com/TS?signup4=success

The stunning short film, INERTIA by Blessing Uzero portrays a two-person split character that spotlights the struggle with self and battle of self and the far reaching impact it can have with people around you. 

Blessing Uzero enrolled in the DCA Acting For Film online program, pursuing her desire to partake in a class led by the Hollywood veteran and DCA instructor Neil Schell. 

She commented about the class, “ “I gave it my all, my 101% attention. Every class was a lifetime treasure to hold on tight to and because of this desire during our online sessions, I would feel terrible when  I’m graded 90% in any class session test. The hunger for perfection and self-satisfaction in practically all I do now, career wise is very real”.

The short film project is the first ever by the young filmmaker. She admits that she learnt the practicality of storytelling from the DCA Film School, and her thirst and hunger for telling her story spurred her on to conceive, write and produce the project. 

Dear Del-Yorker,

We are pleased to present to you this extraordinary opportunity - “Creative Lagos”, an initiative of Del-York Creative Academy, targeted at training and empowering 1000 Lagos residents in the Creative and Vocational industries, in partnership with the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. 

This initiative presents unique benefits to the selected talents, one of which is to train its beneficiaries under internationally renowned industry professionals through the DCA bespoke online learning suite. Courses offered in the program includes; 

1. Digital Filmmaking
2. Fashion, Art & Crafts
3. Documentary Filmmaking
4. Digital Marketing
5. Producing & Business of Film and Television
6. Post- Production

Therefore, we are extending an invitation to our esteemed Del-Yorkers to become part of the 1,000 talents that will take part in the Creative Lagos training program. This is your chance to expand your horizon while on the journey of changing Africa’s narrative.

We request your presence for accreditation and registration into any of the Creative Lagos courses, at;

VENUE :  3b Sapara Williams, off Idowu Martins, Adeola Odeku  Victoria island.

TIME: 11 AM - 3 PM 

DATE: March 29th -31st, 2021

Kindly come along with a valid means of identification.

To stay informed on our activities, follow us on all our platforms- 

Instagram:- @creative_lagos 

Twitter:- @creative_lagos

Facebook:- Creative_Nigeria

We look forward to your amazing learning experience in the Creative Lagos program! 

If you can THINK IT, you can CREATE IT.