**Naija Creatives, Get Ready for a Mobile Phone Filmmaking Workshop Like No Other** If you're a young creative in Nigeria between the ages of 18 and 25 with a passion for storytelling, then this is your moment. The iREPRESENT International Documentary Film Festival (iREP), in partnership with Ecobank, has announced a Mobile Phone Filmmaking Workshop designed to unleash the potential of emerging storytellers like you. From March 16 to 18, 2026, a team of expert facilitators, including acclaimed filmmaker Tunde Kelani and Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker Joel Benson, will guide you through a three-day intensive training session at the Ecobank Pan-African Centre. You'll learn the skills you need to create engaging documentaries using nothing more than your smartphone and accessible digital tools. The workshop is part of iREP's efforts to nurture a new generation of documentary storytellers and expand documentary practice across Nigeria. By the end of the workshop, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to develop a compelling story, film and edit your documentary, and navigate the ethics of documentary filmmaking. But that's not all - you'll also get to network with industry professionals, including renowned filmmakers and actors, during a special meet-and-greet session. Imagine rubbing shoulders with festival director Femi Odugbemi, actress Joke Silva, filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, and other legends in Nigeria's film industry. To encourage innovation and excellence, the best film produced during the workshop will win a cash prize of N1 million, while the second and third-place winners will receive N750,000 and N500,000 respectively. It's a chance to showcase your talent, learn from the best, and take home some serious cash. So, if you're ready to take your filmmaking skills to the next level and join the ranks of Nigeria's next generation of documentary storytellers, then apply for the iREP Mobile Phone Filmmaking Workshop today. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and shine in the world of Naija cinema.