BEST Film Studios (Black Emerging Screen Talent) is a not-for-profit cultural organization based in Canada, dedicated to empowering and amplifying the voices of emerging Black filmmakers and creatives.
BEST Film Studios also offers training designed to give emerging filmmakers the practical skills they need to succeed in the film industry.
Types of training offered:
Course formats:
Who it's for:
Learn from accomplished industry leaders shaping the future of film through hands-on mentorship and craft instruction.
Producing & Industry Navigation
President, BEST Film Studios. Founder of Theatron Media and Native Media, Winnipeg. Executive Producer of Tinsel, the first multi-camera daily soap opera produced by a Nigerian producer in Africa, broadcast across more than 50 countries. Recipient of over 50 international production awards. Associate Visiting Fellow, Bournemouth University.
Directing
Doctoral researcher, Goldsmiths University of London. Member of Directors UK and the BFI. Credits include The Mirror Boy, Last Flight to Abuja, and Onye Ozi, all streaming on Netflix. Black Mail (2022) became the largest theatrical release of an independently produced Black British film, opening across 100 UK screens. Recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the British Urban Film Festival 2022. Profiled twice by CNN African Voices.
Cinematography
Winnipeg-born Director of Photography. International feature credits include The Haunting in Connecticut, Goon, and Curse of Chucky. Trained through the Winnipeg Film Group.
Scriptwriting
MA Scriptwriting, Bournemouth University. Former script reader and editor in the Nollywood film industry. Writing credits include the internationally screened thriller Voiceless.
Business Development
Founder, BizStartup Inc. Senior Business Development Manager across Western Canada's marketing and creative industries. Curriculum developer and vocational instructor in business subjects. Experienced in proposal development, project management, and supporting individuals entering competitive professional environments.