About the SOME FINE DAY Pix Program
At SOME FINE DAY Pix, we believe in the power of storytelling to challenge perspectives, inspire change and break boundaries. More than just an NGO, we are a dynamic community of creatives, visionaries and industry professionals working together to shape the future of cinema. Through collaboration, mentorship and hands-on training, we empower filmmakers to refine their craft and bring their stories to audiences worldwide.
Filmmaking as a Business: Creative Producers Workshop Application Form
The Filmmaking as a Business Workshop Series is a professional development program created for emerging creative producers in the African film industry. Over the course of six focused sessions, participants will refine their leadership, financial, and strategic skills to manage their production companies with an entrepreneurial mindset.
This series, led by Bramwel Iro of LBx Africa, combines curated webinars and workshops with guest experts from across the industry. Participants will gain practical knowledge through real-world case studies, interactive assignments, and expert guidance, helping participants transform into visionary leaders who can navigate both the creative and business aspects of filmmaking.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, you must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a Creative Producer with at least one completed project (short or feature film).
- Must be actively developing at least one project for either the African market or international markets.
- Must have access to a laptop and stable internet to participate in online sessions (via Zoom).
- Based in East Africa, priority given to producers from Kenya.
- Must commit to attending all six sessions this is an intensive program that requires full participation.
Program Schedule
Start Date: Monday, 29th September 2025
End Date: Friday, 10th October 2025
Time: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM EAT (all sessions)
Location: Online (via Zoom)
Workshop Schedule & Session Topics
- Session 1: Building a Production Company Structure
Date: Monday, 29th September 2025
Time: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM EAT
- Session 2: Creative Producing & Development Strategy
Date: Wednesday, 1st October 2025
Time: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM EAT
- Session 3: Packaging a Project
Date: Friday, 3rd October 2025
Time: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM EAT
- Session 4: Bringing Your Project to the Market
Date: Monday, 6th October 2025
Time: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM EAT
- Session 5: International Co-Productions
Date: Wednesday, 8th October 2025
Time: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM EAT
- Session 6: Distribution & Marketing Strategy
Date: Friday, 10th October 2025
Time: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM EAT
How to Apply
Your application must include the following 4 components:
1. A completed application form.
2. Supporting material:
- Upload Your Pitch Deck (For your current or upcoming project -The pitch deck should include project overview, budget outline, production timeline, and other key information.)
- Your CV or Company Portfolio
3. A 1-minute application video:
Introduce yourself! Tell the selection committee who you are and why you’re applying to the SOME FINE DAY Pix program.
Introduce yourself, explain why you’re applying, and share your vision for your company. Highlight why you want to grow as a creative producer and what you hope to gain from this program.
Feel free to get creative: speak to the camera, make a mini-doc, animate, sing—we’re excited to see your personality and vision shine through!
4. Optional: 1-minute video or work samples:
If you have a showreel or any work samples, feel free to upload them or provide links.
Video guidelines:
Upload your videos to www.youtube.com as “public” or “unlisted”.
Video and audio must be clear.
Do not exceed 1 minute. Videos longer than 1 minute will disqualify your application.
Important:Incomplete forms or videos longer than 1 minute will not be considered.
Further Conditions
By applying, you confirm that:
You own the rights to your submitted video(s) or have full permission to share them under national and international law.
Your materials do not infringe on any third-party rights.
You accept full legal responsibility for any disputes arising from copyright claims and will hold the SOME FINE DAY Pix Program harmless in such cases.
Application Deadline
Deadline to apply: Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
You will receive feedback on your application by Friday, September 19th, 2025.
Selection of Participants
Participants will be selected at the sole discretion of the SOME FINE DAY Pix Program.
You will receive an email response from making@somefinedaypix.org — please add this address to your contacts and regularly check your spam folder.
Workshop Format
Location: Online via Zoom
Attendance Policy
The SOME FINE DAY Pix Program is offered free of charge. In return, full attendance and active participation is required from all selected participants.
Privacy & Data Protection
We deeply respect your privacy.
We do not sell or distribute your personal information or submitted work for commercial purposes.
All application data will be treated confidentially. If selected, your profile may be included in an internal database or shared on our website to foster communication among participants, mentors and industry visitors.
You will submit your application via JotForm, which is GDPR-compliant. We will only use your personal data for workshop-related purposes.
If selected: Your email and phone number may be used to share important program information.
If not selected: Your personal data will be deleted immediately.
All data is stored securely on Microsoft servers in compliance with GDPR.
The Some Fine Day Pix Film Program is supported by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).