Admissions Open Professional Short Courses
6-Month Intensive Programs in Film & Creative Arts
3,000,000 RWF Tuition Fee
(≈ USD 2,300 – subject to exchange rate)
Call for Students 2026
Mashariki Arts Academy, accredited by the Rwanda TVET Board (RTB), invites applications for our six-month professional short courses in film and creative arts. In partnership with leading international film institutions and tied to the Mashariki African Film Festival.
Academic & Festival Partners
Programs Offered (6 Months)
Cinematography & Editing
Camera operation, lighting, composition, visual language, professional editing, and photography fundamentals for powerful visual storytelling.
Field Sound Recording & Sound Mixing
Location recording, professional microphones, dialogue capture, ambient sound collection, and mixing tailored to narrative storytelling.
Screenwriting & Directing
Story structure, character development, dialogue writing, visual narration, actor direction, scene staging, and bringing scripts to life.
Creative & Art Direction
Production design, graphic elements, set atmosphere, color theory, texture, world-building, and cohesive visual communication for film & media.
Online Community Theatre & On-site Film Acting
Six-month hybrid program: acting for stage & screen, playwriting, directing, voice & movement, character analysis, on-camera technique, and collaborative performance. Includes online sessions (≈4 hours/week) + selected in-person residencies and showreel creation.
Certification & Opportunities
- ✓ RTB-approved certificate (co-signed by select partners)
- ✓ Final short films considered for partner festivals
- ✓ Premiere opportunities at Mashariki African Film Festival & ZIFF
- ✓ Festival attendance for top students
- ✓ Fully funded residencies (Rubavu, Zanzibar, Kenya, Uganda, Togo, Egypt, Morocco)
- ✓ Career guidance, internships, mentorship, and project development support for top 3
Tuition & Important Notes
3,000,000 RWF
(≈ USD 2,300 – subject to exchange rate)
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026
Notification: May 10 , 2026
Limited to 50 students – Highly competitive
Open to all nationalities (East Africans especially encouraged). Age 18+, secondary education completed, proficient in English.
Tuition covers program only. Students responsible for travel, visa, accommodation, personal expenses, etc.
How to Apply
- • Go to our website a fill in the he official application form: HERE
- • Fill in your Personal statement (motivation & career goals)
- • Attach Copies of high school transcripts/diploma
- • Include One letter of recommendation
Questions? Contact info@masharikiacademy.org or visit www.masharikiacademy.org
Don't Miss This Opportunity
Join a global network of storytellers and creatives. Limited spots – apply before April 30, 2026.
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