FAME Week Africa is launching its first Micro-Drama Pitching Competition, in partnership with Story Oasis and Media Valley.
The competition will provide emerging storytellers with the opportunity to pitch original micro-drama concepts while receiving professional development, production and post-production support to bring their stories to life. The initiative reflects FAME Week Africa’s commitment to ensuring African creators are positioned at the forefront of this rapidly expanding market.
“We’ve seen how quickly the micro drama format has evolved internationally, creating entirely new opportunities for writers, directors and producers,” says Martin Hiller, Portfolio director of FAME Week Africa. “Africa has no shortage of incredible storytellers. This competition is about creating a pathway for emerging talent to develop commercially viable stories while connecting them with industry experts who can help bring those ideas to market.”
Following an adjudication process by an industry panel, six finalists will be selected to pitch their projects during FAME Week Africa 2026, taking place in Cape Town, South Africa, from October 28 to November 1, 2026.
The winning team, consisting of up to two creators, will receive a comprehensive package of industry support designed to help move their project towards production.
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