Bazega: Approximately twenty young people were introduced to the film and audiovisual industries. The first phase of the training, focusing on image and sound techniques, took place from January 15 to 21, 2026, in Kombissiri. The long-term objective is to contribute to the professionalization of these young people in the field.
According to Burkina Information Agency, around twenty young people from the town of Kombissiri are being introduced to the film and audiovisual industries. This training is taking place at the Bienvenu TheStre du Bazega (BTB) cultural center. The goal of this initiative is to contribute to the professional development of young people in the film and audiovisual field, while fostering creativity and artistic expression. Through this training, the organizers intend to instill in the participants a love of cinema and, ultimately, enable them to become self-employed.
According to Mahamadi Bonkoungou, head of the Bienvenu TheStre du Bazega (BTB) cultural center, this training is part of a broader effort to sustainably strengthen the skills of young people in the region in the film and audiovisual professions. The training is structured in four phases, combining theory and practice. According to the lead coordinator of the training, Emmanuel Bationo, a film engineer, this approach allows learners to understand the entire audiovisual creation process, from the initial idea to the final image.
The first phase of the program, which ran from January 15 to 21, 2026, focused on the professions of image and sound. Learners were introduced to shooting, framing, lighting, and sound recording techniques. This phase also allowed the young people to familiarize themselves with audiovisual equipment through numerous practical exercises.
The second phase, scheduled for the following days, will focus on screenwriting. Participants will learn the basic techniques and rules of audiovisual storytelling. At the end of this workshop, the two best screenplays will be selected, reworked with the guidance of the instructors, and then produced by the learners themselves, ready to be brought to the screen.
The third phase will be devoted to photo editing and video editing techniques. This training will allow participants to understand the importance of post-production in constructing a cinematic narrative and enhancing the final images. The last phase of the program will be dedicated to filming. This stage will provide a practical application of the knowledge acquired throughout the training.
The films produced will be officially presented at the end of the program, in the presence of local administrative authorities and the public. Beyond the training itself, the organizers plan to establish a film club and a film lab to ensure the sustainability of the skills acquired and to allow the trained young people to continue creating and training other enthusiasts.