Beyond the Slate is Africa’s pioneering creative startup festival, where bold ideas meet opportunity, and the next generation of storytellers take center stage.
We unite film schools, alumni, emerging creatives, and visionary entrepreneurs across the visual, performing, and digital arts to launch, collaborate, and scale their projects.
This is more than a festival, it’s a launchpad.
A space where learning meets doing, and passion meets possibility. From live pitch sessions and industry labs to showcases, masterclasses, and high-impact networking, Beyond the Slate fuels the growth of startups in the creative sector.
Here, you’ll find collaborators, build your vision, and launch your slate into the world.
Beyond The Slate celebrates the foundation laid in creative institutions while preparing talents for the real world ahead. We’re here to shift minds
To empower the next generation of African storytellers by creating a bold, collaborative space where film schools, alumni, and emerging creatives connect, learn, build, and launch projects that shape the future of media.
To become Africa’s most dynamic creative launchpad, a national convergence that bridges education and industry, spotlighting voices that will redefine storytelling across film, music, and media.
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Film and Creativity
By becoming a sponsor or partner, you’re not just supporting a festival, you’re investing in an ecosystem that nurtures fresh talent, amplifies diverse voices, and strengthens the creative industry.
Opportunities for Partnership:
Let’s tell the stories that matter, together. To discuss sponsorship or partnership opportunities, contact us at btslaunchpad@gmail.com