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A NIFS Industry Talent Development and Capacity Building Initiative.
 

• The NIFS International Sales & Distribution Executives Program (ISDE Program) is a three-month hybrid residency and mentorship which will also include a special Sales and Distribution Executives Masterclass Program during NIFS Lagos 2025.
• This program is designed for young film and TV business professionals seeking a career in international sales and distribution of films and TV Content.
• Following this NIFS call for application, 12 successful finalists will be selected for ISDE Residency and Mentorship program with a compulsory six-month internship with an international sales and distribution company. 

• To help young professionals discover a new career path in international sales and distribution.
• For upcoming film and TV professionals interested in the business of film and TV content sales, aggregation, licensing and distribution to understand and gain insight into the strategies, opportunities and intricacies of sales and distribution business.
• Build capacity for the film and TV industry in order to discover and harness international opportunities for revenue from film and TV content sales, distribution, licensing and aggregation as well as development for international B2B co-productions.
• Guaranteed six months internship with partner international sales and distribution companies.
• Sales and distribution strategies for attending festivals, international film and TV markets.
• Negotiations and international deal making skills and strategies for complex licensing agreements.
   

To qualify for ISDE Program the following criteria must be met

• Participants must be registered for NIFS Lagos with Executive Gold Badge.
  Click here to register for NIFS Lagos Executive Gold Badge. 
• 12 successful participants to be selected for ISDE Residency and Mentorship program must have at least TWO years experience working actively in a TV or film business or organization.
• To apply, must provide accessible links to your CV and motivation letter. Ensure you have completed NIFS Lagos Executive Gold Badge before you proceed.