Admissions Open Professional Short Courses
6-Month Intensive Programs in Film & Creative Arts
3,000,000 RWF Tuition Fee
(≈ $2,200 USD – 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)
Videography & Lighting Techniques
Camera operation, composition, shot planning, lighting techniques, and visual storytelling using industry-standard equipment.
Sound Design
Field recording, dialogue capture, sound editing, Foley, sound effects, mixing and mastering for film and digital media.
Screenwriting & Directing
Story structure, character development, dialogue writing, visual narration, actor direction, scene staging, and bringing scripts to life.
Art Direction
Production design, set design, props, costumes, colour theory, and creating cinematic environments.
Editing
Professional video editing, post-production workflows, colour correction, audio synchronization and final delivery.
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
(≈ $2,200 USD – subject to exchange rate)
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
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