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19/10/2025

What a day! 🚀
Our STEM Day Bootcamp with Sihlengiwe Reading Club and Robotech-fun at Osizweni Library sparked curiosity, creativity, and confidence in our young learners! 💡🤖

27/09/2024

We are so excited to be up and working on a Script for our film. Special thanks to the Durban 48 Hour Film Project, National Film and Video Foundation and the Amajuba Education Center for hosting us to mention a few. Good luck to everyone participating in the Durban 48 Hour Film Project

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23/09/2024

Hello! Its been a while since we communicated.

We are proud to announce that the NIFT STUDIOS has registered a team to participate in the Durban 48 Hour Film Project. We are so excited and can't wait to start filming.

The good news is, we are still team building, should you be interested in being a part of our team, please reach out to us!

16/04/2024

Hello Newcastle based TV Enthusiasts

The Newcastle Institute of Film and Television is bringing you your TV Idols from Isitha The Enemy etv.

Get to know how they made it, their tips and get workshoped by your favourite TV personalities.

The workshop will be held on the 05th of July 2024 at the Amajuba Education Centre (Madadeni, Section 2).

Meet Sipho Ndlovu (Bandze), Thembinkosi Mthethwa (Officer Simelane and Nonhlanhla Ngubeni (Matsidiso).

Get your tickets 🎟️ at the Amajuba Education Centre, ShopRite or at computicket (https://computicket-boxoffice.com/e/industry-tips-and-workshop-XxsKD7)

For more information: 067 334 7713 or just inbox us📬

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21/03/2024

It was a truly blissful 😊 moment with our guests yesterday, we enjoyed every moment of it 🍿🎥and we appreciate your support.

We also appreciate the continued support from the Amajuba Education Centre as well as the Dept of Sports Arts and Culture. Thank you thank you thank you.✨

12/03/2024

APPLICATION RECRUITMENT FOR EASTERN AFRICAN STUDENTS ARE NOW OPEN FOR OUR FREE 10 WEEK FILMMAKING ONLINE CLASS!

Unpackaged stories are officially partnering with New Castle Institute of Film and Television (South Africa) for this dynamic class which will include basic filmmaking skills with an emphasis in script writing advance skills.

Students mainly from EAST AFRICA are STRONGLY encouraged to APPLY! Looking forward to seeing you in the next cycle

CLICK TO APPLY Registration form
Deadline March 31st 2024

https://form.jotform.com/240647343936159

▶️- KENYA
▶️- TANZANIA
▶️-RWANDA
▶️- ZAMBIA
▶️-UGANDA
▶️-ZIMBABWE
▶️-SOUTH AFRICA
▶️-and more! (English speaking)

APPLICATION RECRUITMENT FOR EASTERN AFRICAN STUDENTS ARE NOW OPEN FOR OUR FREE 10 WEEK FILMMAKING ONLINE CLASS❗

Unpackaged stories are officially partnering 🫱🏾‍🫲🏿 with New Castle Institute of Film and Television (South Africa) for this dynamic class which will include basic filmmaking skills 🎥 with an emphasis in script writing advance skills.

Students mainly from EAST AFRICA are STRONGLY encouraged to APPLY! Looking forward to seeing you in the next cycle 🥰🥰

CLICK TO APPLY Registration form
Deadline March 31st 2024 🚫

https://form.jotform.com/240647343936159

▶️- KENYA
▶️- TANZANIA
▶️-RWANDA
▶️- ZAMBIA
▶️-UGANDA
▶️-ZIMBABWE
▶️-SOUTH AFRICA
▶️-and more! (English speaking)

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03/02/2024

Hello 👋 and thank you to those that applied for the NYDA ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME✨.

If you applied, please stay close to your 📱, we'll be communicating about the dates 📆 for the start of the classes👨🏾‍🏫.

17/01/2024

Reminder we are still taking applications for the NYDA Entrepreneurship Development Course.🔆

Spaces are limited‼️ (up to 30). Apply and get entrepreneurship development and be liable for business funding.💵

WhatsApp your name and surname to 0673347713 to be added on the list 📄

15/01/2024

Hello Newcastle🥰, today we once again open our doors to community development and are ready to serve you once again🥳.

We have quite a number of opportunities coming this year. From the Animation Film 🎬 to the NYDA's Entrepreneurship Development Programme, we are ready to take you ⬆️ with your endeavours🏆.

Halla at us👋🏽, we are located at the Amajuba Education Centre, Madadeni Section 2, office 13.

We also would like to thank the Amajuba Education Centre for continuing to support us in ensuring the overall development of our community🖤❤️💚. We look forward to serving you and to the whole year ahead of us. 🔆🔆

14/01/2024

Hey everyone!🔆 FILMMAKERS HUB FOR LEARNING! Has just been launched. The registration for the FREE online class IS HERE! TAP IN! 👍🏿

Sign up for UNPACKAGED STORIES 10-Weeks Virtual Filmmaking Masterclass! 🥳Learn how to film Cinematic Documentaries using YOUR SMARTPHONE FOR FREE!!! 🎥 🎞 📱

🎥 Documentary (Filmed with IPhone 7): https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=anCQ0MLvpmQ

Join their Virtual LEARNING SPACE with Professional Film mentors from all around the 🌎 through their easy to use learning platform that works with ANY SMARTPHONE:☝🏾 Google Classroom // Google Meets.

✅ Iphone
✅ Android

⬇️What you will learn in this 10-weeks Documentary Virtual Master Course? ⬇️

1️⃣ Film Cinematic Documentaries
2️⃣ Mastering Your Smartphone Camera
3️⃣ Best Smartphone Camera Accessories
4️⃣ Interviewing Techniques
5️⃣ Scriptwriting for Documentary Films
6️⃣ Phone Editing and Adobe Premiere Pro
7️⃣ Budgeting and Production Planning
8️⃣ Distribution and Marketing Skills
9️⃣ Networking in Film industry
🔟Youtube Uploading and Exporting
1️⃣1️⃣Social Media Publishing
1️⃣2️⃣Film Festival Leads and More!

Classes will be taught LIVE Online TWICE A WEEK. Each day you will receive practice exercises to help turn THEORY into SKILLS to creating cinematic documentaries for social change! 💃🏾

**Students mainly from AFRICA are STRONGLY encouraged to APPLY!!!
▶️- Liberia
▶️- Nigeria
▶️-Ghana
▶️-Kenya
▶️-South Africa
▶️-Zambia
▶️-and more! (English speaking)

***DEADLINE JANUARY 30th 2024***

Fill out a registration form: 10 week documentary Smartphone Filmmaking Master course FREE!
CLICK THIS LINK TO APPLY👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
https://form.jotform.com/240037381520143

Are you interested in teaching your own classes as a LEAD MENTOR?
CLICK THIS LINK TO APPLY👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
https://form.jotform.com/240108709842153

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10/01/2024

Hello Newcastle!👏🏽 Compliments to the New Year. 🥳

The NIFT will once again host the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) for the Entrepreneurship Development Course👨🏽‍🎓. Should you be interested, please whatsapp your name or call 067 334 7713 to be added on the list. 🔆

Venue: Amajuba Education Centre, Madadeni Section 2
Date: still yet to be announced
Duration: 5 days

Thank you for your continued support 🥰, we look forward to serving you again this year.👏🏽