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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
WIMPRO Court Series Opens Casting Call for Actors
WIMPRO Court Series is inviting actors in Port Harcourt and surrounding areas to audition for its new series production.
The casting call is open to male and female actors aged 18 and above who are interested in joining the project. Actors are required to come with a recent 8x10 headshot for the audition.
Date: 27 June 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: WIMPRO International Film Academy, Rumueme, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Click on the link below for more details.
Love Tales Short Film/Series Opens Online Casting Call
Love Tales is searching for fresh and experienced actors to join its upcoming short film/series production.
The casting call is open for male and female actors aged 18–35 for lead roles, supporting roles, and extras. New talents without experience are also encouraged to audition.
Interested individuals are required to submit a 1–2 minute audition video featuring a monologue, poem, or short scene.
Deadline: 30 June 2026
Auditions: Online
Visit the link below for more details.
Absolute Media is Hiring!
Absolute Media is looking for a skilled, creative, and passionate Photographer to join its team.
The opportunity is open to photographers who are passionate about visual storytelling and creating high-quality imagery.
Location: Libala, Lusaka, Zambia
Visit the link below to apply.
WEBINARS/WORKSHOPS/COURSES
Starting Voiceover in Nigeria: From Beginner to Paid Talent
Victoria Ogunremi is hosting an Instagram Live session on Starting Voiceover in Nigeria from Beginner to Paid Talent, with guest speaker Akinremi Fiyintoluwa.
The session will help aspiring voice actors learn how to get started in voiceover, develop key skills, build a portfolio, find their first clients, and grow into paid opportunities. Akinremi Fiyintoluwa will also share lessons and experiences from her own voiceover journey.
Date: 27 June 2026
Time: 8:00 PM WAT | 9:00 PM CAT
Location: Instagram Live
Visit the link below for more information.
Voiceover for Beginners Masterclass with Mazino Appeal
Mazino Appeal is hosting a beginner-friendly Voiceover Masterclass designed to help aspiring voice artists discover and develop their voices.
The session will cover vocal range, clarity, script reading, radio and media production basics, and building confidence behind the microphone. Participants will also gain practical insights from over 20 years of industry experience and learn the foundations needed to start a voiceover journey.
Date: 27 June 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00PM.
Venue: Virtual.
Fee: ₦20,000.
Visit the link below for more details.
SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS/COMPETITIONS
The 2nd Annual South African Voiceover Awards 2026
The 2nd Annual South African Voiceover Awards 2026 is now open for entries, inviting voice artists across different categories to submit their work and be recognised for their talent.
It’s a chance to showcase your voice, gain visibility in the industry, and celebrate excellence in voice-over.
Deadline: 3rd July 2026.
Click on the link for more details.
A3K Animation Competition 2026 Opens for Registration
Association of Animation Artists Kenya has opened registration for the inaugural A3K Animation Competition 2026 under the theme “A Rising Tide”.
The five-month collaborative competition invites animators, students, studios, educators, and animation enthusiasts to participate in a landmark initiative celebrating Kenyan animation. No completed project or team is required at the registration stage, as project details, team members, and story concepts will be submitted during the pre-production phase.
Deadline: 30 June 2026
Visit the link below to register.
Micro-Grants for Podcasters by Content is Queen
Micro-grant applications are now open for podcasters! This month’s theme is “Making Waves”, with £1,000 available to support selected podcast ideas.
The grant seeks stories that explore identity, movement, and growth focusing on where we come from, the journeys that shape us, and where we are headed. This includes themes such as family histories, migration, creative beginnings, and new directions
Deadline: 30 June 2026.
Click here to apply now!
CREATIVE SHOWCASE
Listen To Your Footsteps
Episode: Veli Ngubane, Between Two Worlds Becoming
In this episode of Listen to Your Footsteps, host Kojo Baffoe sits down with Veli Ngubane to explore a life shaped by navigating two different worlds and the lessons that came from never quite fitting into either.
The conversation follows Veli’s path from a rural KwaZulu-Natal childhood to becoming co-founding partner and Chief Growth Officer of Avatar Agency Group. He shares insights on entrepreneurship, building an independent agency, and the decision to stay true to his vision despite opportunities to sell the business.
The episode concludes with a heartfelt discussion on fatherhood, healing, and the personal growth that comes with raising a child.
This is a must-listen. Click on the link below to listen to the full episode.
OTHERS
Haven’t found the perfect fit? Here are some extra opportunities for you to check out!
⏰Nyumbani Marketing is Hiring! | Job| Deadline: 28 June 2026. Apply here
⏰Casting Call: Theatre Actresses for A Play by Tarahh. | Opportunity | Deadline: 25 June 2026. Apply here
Ngalabi Short Film Festival: Book-to-Film Adaptation Masterclass | Masterclass | Date: 25 June 2026. Click here
Audio Sound Design Masterclass with King E | Masterclass | Date: 27 June 2026. Click here
Sabi Arts Monologue Challenge 2026 is Now Open | Competition | Deadline: 23 June 2026. Click here
Voice Arts Awards 2027 is Now Open! | Competition. Click here
Poetry Africa Chalkboard Slammers Competition | Competition | Deadline: July 31st, 2026. Click here
CANEX Shorts 2026 Film Competition Call for Entries | Competition | Deadline: June 30, 2026. Click here
The Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry is Now Open! | Grant | Deadline: October 1st, 2026. Click here
With Love,
APVA Editor.