Online Film Making Training
in Africa
Dreaming of a film career? Unlock your creative potential with our 100% free online training in our wide range of courses for aspiring African filmmakers from all backgrounds.
Explore films from DFS Africa
Lost and Found
2023
The Journey of Dr William Brown
2023
Way Up
2023
Black and White
2021
Korantema
2021
Child Today
2020
About the DFS

Digital Film School Africa
Digital Film School Africa (DFS) is a pioneering free e-learning platform designed to make professional film education accessible to aspiring filmmakers across Africa.
DFS is led by leading film experts from top institutions, including YMCA Ghana, the African University College of Communications (AUCC), and Weltfilme e.V. Germany.

E Learning
With our versatile e-learning platform, DFS offers courses led by industry experts in a variety of Film Production course which combine practical and theoretical skills.
Our hybrid model integrates video tutorials, interactive course work, and peer-learning, fostering a dynamic environment that inspires creativity and hands-on practice.
Best of all, DFS is tuition-free and does not require learners to relocate, thereby removing financial and geographical barriers to entry and providing access to the best filming training on the continent to anyone from anywhere in Africa.
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Certifications
Certifications
Earning a Digital Film School Africa (DFS) certificate underlines your competencies and growth as a filmmaker. We provide module completion certificates for individual courses, as well as a Certificate of Completion to those who successfully complete the entire program.
We Issue a Formidable Certificate After Completing:
- Certificate in Cinematography
- Certificate in Documentary
- Certificate in Sound Treatment and Design
- Certificate in Screen Writing
- Certificate in Creative Producing
- Certificate in Course Editing
