Keyhole Media

07/07/2025

Congratulations to Forvis Mazars on your 50th anniversary. Thank you for trusting us with this landmark documentary. We learned so much about your organisation during this process, and were deeply inspired by your stories. They reminded us of why we do what we do: our founding mission, not just as filmmakers but as partners in our clients' growth journeys, as custodians of history for the next generation.

09/02/2025

19/01/2025

Keyhole Media is hiring!

We are looking for creative and proactive individuals to join our team and fill the following positions.

Producer
Creative Director
Accountant
Human Resources
Cinematographers
Editors
Social media managers
Digital marketers

The key parameters for our hiring decision is your ability to solve problems and take initiative. You will be presented with real life problems and asked to present creative solutions to solve them.

We are a dynamic organisation and we are looking for individuals passionate about storytelling, growth and impact. The roles are hybrid, but you will be working remotely most of the time.

If you believe you have what it takes to join our team, kindly send an expression of Interest Letter telling us why you think you're a fit, including your CV and any other relevant material like your previous work to [email protected]

We do not care about years of experience. We are looking for passion, skill, teachability. If this is you, go for it!

More about us here:

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04/12/2023

It's that time of the year again!

09/11/2023

Tomorrow is the deadline. Less than 24 hours to go!

Sharing my love for documentary filmmaking and storytelling has to be one of the most fulfilling adventures I've ever undertaken.

This is a sponsored training so you won't be paying anything.

Registration link: https://forms.gle/sXY9Qbso4rBgqQnC9
Course Outline:

In 8 weeks, you will learn the following:

Module 1: The Art Of Storytelling

- What is a story?
- Why does story matter?
- The psychology and science of story.
- 7 types of stories
- Understanding story elements like plot, character, conflict, goal, motivation, setting
- Exploring story structures like Freytag's Pyramid, Heroes Journey, Save the cat
-Applications of Storytelling (Utilizing storytelling in business, branding, non-profit impact, politics, education, films, and documentaries)

Module 2: The Art Of Documentary Filmmaking

- Defining what constitutes a documentary.
- Exploring the history of documentary filmmaking.
- Understanding the distinctions between documentaries and other film genres.
- Examining the ethical considerations in documentary filmmaking.
- Differentiating between types of documentaries.
- Exploring different documentary narrative styles, and structures.
- Analyzing existing documentaries for visual style and narrative structure
- The Keyhole Documentary Filmmaking Template (Downloadable Material)

Module 3: Crafting your Documentary

- Developing your documentary idea (Finding your own voice, addressing the issues that matter to you)
- How to conduct story research
- Finding the ideal Character
- Identifying the theme of your story.
- Developing an outlines
-Reviewing and cataloguing archival material
-Documentary interview techniques ( The Keyhole Five Senses technique, The Muse Technique)
- Creating a shotlist for your A-rolls and B-rolls.
- Basic interview lighting techniques
- Introduction to cinematography and visual language
- Utilising visual metaphors to enhance your story
- Filming reenactments, using actors for reenactments, introduction to the docudrama genre

Module 4 - Editing Your Documentary

- Footage review
- The Transcript ( Using YouTube for transcripts, time code)
- Scripting your documentary (The present-continous voice, visual language, sentence structure, keeping it engaging, using suspense, questions, intrigue, to drive the stroy forward)
- The Voice Over - Choosing the perfect voice, voice over resources
- Crafting an editing script ( The Two and Three Column scripts)
- Filming additional footage
- Understanding pacing and how it affects your story
- Editing softwares and resources

Module 5 - Creating a Documentary proposal.

-Project History
-Logline
-Synopsis
-Treatment
- Visual Style
-Main Characters
- Marketing Plan
- Financial Plan
- Team Bio
- The Documentary Core Application Template
- Accessing grants (Finding grants that align with your inner vision)
- Documentary Filmmaking Resources (Templates, ebooks, websites, softwares)

At the end of the training participants will present a complete short documentary as part of two teams. Exceptional students will have the opportunity of paid internship with Keyhole Media. Please share, this may be life-transforming for someone you know.

Registration link: https://forms.gle/sXY9Qbso4rBgqQnC9

Application ends 10th Nov 2023.

27/10/2023

Weary from the day's work, a poor artisan makes his way home to his heavily pregnant wife, unsure of what he'd meet upon arrival. This short film raises the alarm about Nigeria's rising maternal and infant mortality which has reached a critical point.

23/10/2023

10/10/2023

Mazars is working with the Airen Foundation to save the lives of mothers and infants.

20/07/2023

https://youtu.be/TtpUst7852o

11/07/2023

Unveiling a New Era of African Narrative

Lagos, Nigeria - July 11 2023 (FTR)

After careful consideration and thoughtful deliberation within the management team, Lagos Metro TV has arrived at the decision to transform into Africa New Story.

This decision reflects our commitment to expanding our reach and staying true to our core aspirations of authentic storytelling that captures the seldom-told stories of the African continent.

Africa New Story is committed to showcasing the new changes and advancements taking place across Africa.

Our focus is on narrating the emerging narrative of a continent on the rise, venturing into uncharted territories, and embracing exciting possibilities.

We aim to reshape the African narrative, shifting the lens towards the positive, innovative, and awe-inspiring developments happening within Africa.

As Africa New Story, we are dedicated to presenting a fresh perspective and inviting audiences worldwide to "See Africa through New Eyes."

We will bring to light the remarkable journeys of innovative entrepreneurs in the fields of technology, finance, and the arts, who are spearheading change and putting Africa on the global map.

Through our compelling content and engaging storytelling, we seek to highlight the vibrant spirit of Africa, celebrating its resilience, creativity, and untapped potential.

Our mission is to provide a platform for the world to witness Africa's transformative story and experience Africa anew.

Join us on this exciting journey as we embark on a new chapter as Africa New Story, reaffirming our commitment to showcasing the dynamic narratives and extraordinary achievements of Africa.

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18/12/2022

4th FOWOSO Summit 2022 in 60 seconds.