The launch of a new film, television production and creative school by Tigzozo Media has shifted attention to the growing demand for practical skills and employment pathways in Zimbabwe’s creative economy.
The school, developed in partnership with Mentor Centre and the UK-based Institute of Commercial Management (ICM), is expected to begin offering programmes from April, positioning itself as a skills-driven alternative to traditional creative training institutions.
Tigzozo Media founder Kudzanai Tinago said the initiative was designed to respond directly to industry gaps that have left many talented creatives without market-ready skills.
“This is more than just another film school. It is a creative powerhouse delivering international diplomas, professional certifications, and short programmes,” Tinago said.
He said the institution would offer training in film and television production, photography, mobile photography, communications, public relations and the use of artificial intelligence in modern storytelling.
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“Every programme is competency-based, practical first, and designed to produce graduates ready to work not only in Zimbabwe, but beyond our borders,” Tinago said.
The development comes as Zimbabwe’s creative sector continues to expand, driven by digital platforms, content monetisation and cross-border collaborations, but remains constrained by limited access to internationally recognised qualifications and industry-standard training.
According to Tinago, the partnership with ICM will ensure that graduates earn globally recognised credentials, enhancing their competitiveness in regional and international markets.
“A new standard has arrived. A new voice is rising. The future of African creativity starts now,” he said.
Course listings, modules and enrolment details are expected to be released in the first week of February, with organisers saying the school aims to nurture a new generation of African storytellers equipped for both local and global creative industries.
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