Africa's First Microdrama Academy. Building The Infrastructure For African Microdrama

 Free 3-week intensive vertical drama training. 6 specialized streams. 300 creators. Complete production teams ready to compete in the global microdrama market.

WHAT WE DO

Digital Creator Africa Academy for Microdrama (DCAA) is Africa’s first and premier microdrama academy—a career accelerator for working professionals in vertical drama production. As a leading vertical drama academy focused on building Africa’s microdrama infrastructure, we train complete production teams to create microdrama content for global streaming platforms.

We’re dedicated to empowering African creators across the continent and the global African diaspora by upskilling experienced scriptwriters, directors, producers, editors, AI filmmakers, and actors who work together from day one. While our mission is Africa-focused, we welcome passionate filmmakers worldwide who are committed to African storytelling. You graduate with a team ready to produce platform-ready microdrama content immediately

OUR PARTNERS

SIX TRAINING STREAMS

Each stream focuses on one essential skill. Together, they create complete production teams.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Duration: 3weeks

Cost: Free

Time: 12 -15 hours/week

Students: 300 total across all streams(50 per stream)

Location: Online

WHO CAN APPLY

  • Professional training from industry experts.
  • Must Already be a Creator or Filmmaker.
  • Live in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, 
Zambia, or Diaspora.
  • Speak English.
  • Have internet and basic equipment.
  • Can commit 12-15 hours/week.

WHAT YOU WILL GET

  • Professional training from industry 
experts
  • Production team (you work with other students)
  • Portfolio of completed work.
  • Platform connections.
  • Post-program support.
  • Certificate.

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