Media foundation
Build storytelling and production skills through practical creative work.
Founding cohort applications
Kora Africa Media Academy
Learn. Create.
Tell Africa's Stories.
Practical, hands-on training in media, cooking, catering, baking and enterprise skills for emerging South African and African talent.
10
Learning pathways
Media, culinary and enterprise skills
Hybrid
Built for access
Online, in-person and community delivery
Portfolio-first
Real outcomes
Create work that shows what you can do
The KAMA difference
Not only theory.
Work you can show.
KAMA connects learning to doing. Every core programme is designed around a practical outcome—from a script, scene or short film to a catered menu, decorated cake or starter business plan.
Discover our missionMentor-supported
Get specific guidance from facilitators who understand their fields.
Learning by doing
Practise the real techniques, decisions and standards used beyond the classroom.
Opportunity-aware
Understand pathways into employment, entrepreneurship and further learning.
Media, culinary & enterprise
Choose your practical pathway.
Course 01
Applications openSmartphone Filmmaking
Plan, shoot and finish a strong short story using the production tool already in your pocket.
- Format
- Hybrid workshop
- Next intake
- To be announced
- Outcome
- A completed 3-5 minute short
Course 02
Applications openFrom Idea to Screen
Turn an original African story idea into a structured, pitch-ready screenplay.
- Format
- Guided cohort
- Next intake
- To be announced
- Outcome
- Short screenplay and pitch
Course 03
Applications openActing for Camera
Build truthful screen performances, prepare for auditions and create usable showreel material.
- Format
- Studio intensive
- Next intake
- To be announced
- Outcome
- Recorded scene and showreel clip
Course 04
Applications openProduce & Distribute
Understand budgets, rights, delivery standards, marketing and routes to audiences.
- Format
- Professional short course
- Next intake
- To be announced
- Outcome
- Production and release plan
Course 05
Applications open30-Day Practical Cooking & Catering Masterclass
Build practical cooking, food preparation, menu planning, catering and food-business skills through intensive hands-on training.
- Format
- 30-day practical masterclass
- Next intake
- To be announced
- Outcome
- A catered menu, practical food portfolio and starter business plan
Course 06
Applications open30-Day Practical Baking & Cake Decoration Masterclass
Develop practical baking, pastry and cake-decoration skills while learning food safety, product costing and bakery-business basics.
- Format
- 30-day practical masterclass
- Next intake
- To be announced
- Outcome
- A decorated celebration cake, baked-product portfolio and starter bakery plan
Your KAMA journey
From curiosity to practical capability.
Learn
Practical teaching from experienced facilitators and professionals.
Practise
Build confidence through guided, hands-on training.
Be mentored
Receive focused feedback and professional guidance.
Complete
Finish with practical work that demonstrates your skills.
Move forward
Use your skills toward employment, enterprise or further learning.
Our filmmaking foundation
Learn here. Go further.
Alongside KAMA's growing practical-skills programmes, media learners remain connected to a wider creative ecosystem. Kora Originals may create selected productions, while Kora Stream Africa can connect qualifying stories with audiences under separate agreements.
Training & talent
KAMA
Practical learning, mentorship and portfolio development.
Production
Kora Originals
A future pathway for selected talent and suitable projects.
Distribution
Kora Stream Africa
A potential home for qualifying African stories under separate agreements.
The first step is yours