Natives Filmworks and Michelangelo Productions partners with the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, and Aquarian Consult.
A Major Step Forward for Global Africa Filmmaking 🌍🎬
A powerful new chapter is unfolding for Global Africa storytelling.
Natives Filmworks is proud to announce a new partnership with Michelangelo Productions, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, and Aquarian Consult to expand the First Features Project beyond Nigeria.
This next phase marks a major step in opening access to Black storytellers across the world, creating a truly global platform for emerging voices and strengthening collaboration between Africa and the diaspora.
Since its inception, the First Features Project has been designed to support early-career filmmakers with the tools, mentorship, and industry pathways needed to develop globally competitive films. With this expansion, the initiative now moves into a broader international space—deepening its impact and reach.
What This Expansion Means
The global evolution of the First Features Project will introduce:
Submissions from filmmakers across Global Africa
A more diverse, world-class faculty
Stronger collaboration between Africa and the Caribbean
A strengthened pipeline for globally competitive films
More than an expansion, this partnership represents a shared commitment to building sustainable creative bridges between continents and empowering a new generation of storytellers to shape the future of cinema.
The First Features Project was built to create access and opportunity.
Now, it goes global.
More details will be announced soon. 🌍🎥
