School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University

Ready to turn your passion for filmmaking into professional expertise?

Applications are now open for the Modular M.Sc. in Film Production at the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University.

Designed for aspiring and working filmmakers, this programme bridges the gap between academic learning and industry practice through hands-on training in:

🎥 Cinematography & Production Design
✍️ Screenwriting
🎬 Film Directing
🎞️ Motion Picture Editing
🔊 Sound Design
📺 Producing for the Screen

Whether you're looking to sharpen your creative skills, build industry relevance, or take the next step toward a Master's degree, this programme offers a flexible pathway to achieving your goals.

📍 Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos

🔗 Scan the QR code on the flyer or contact the numbers provided for more information.

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In recent years, community cinemas have emerged as an alternative way to bring films closer to audiences across the country. As more films begin screening in these spaces, important questions arise about what this means for filmmakers, audiences, and the future of film exhibition in Nigeria.

Join us at the SMC Filmmakers’ Forum as we explore Community Cinemas and the Future of Film Exhibition in Nigeria.

📅Date: Saturday, 20th June 2026
⏰Time: 11:00 AM – 01:00 PM

To register: https://bit.ly/4ecCgnp

The 2nd NNPC Foundation Symposium on energy and environmental communication commenced yesterday, 10th June 2026, in the main campus of Pan-Atlantic University.
The symposium brought together scholars, researchers, and academia to discuss the issues surrounding energy environmental communication and climate change in Nigeria and also to discuss the prevalence and mitigation efforts for energy and environmental communication.

SMC Hosts Lola Shoneyin as a Guest Lecturer

Last Friday, 100-level and 200-level Mass Communication students hosted Ms Lola Shoneyin, Director of Ake Arts & Book Festival and author of The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives, as a guest lecturer.
Ms. Shoneyin shared her background and career trajectory before delving into the strategies employed by her publishing firm, Ouida Books, to produce high-quality publications, including A Spell of Good Things by Ayobami Adebayo, Binti by Nnedi Okorafor and Daughter in Exile by Bisi Adjapon.
Following the lecture was a panel discussion on the Challenges and Prospects of the Nigerian Publishing Industry. This allowed Ms. Shoneyin to field questions from students, including Favour Obiekwe, Oluwaseyifunmi Oyekanmi and Adaora Ndaguba. The questions ranged from the effects of digital media on storytelling to the intersection between activism and art.
The guest lecture was coordinated by Mr. Muideen Kolade, an adjunct faculty member at SMC, to enhance students’ understanding of the course, Manuscript Editing, Design and Layout in Book Publishing.
The guest lecture serves as an avenue through which SMC bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application, equipping students with actionable industry insights and practical networking opportunities.

The Centre for Media and Communication Research (CMCR), School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, in partnership with the NNPCL Foundation, invites scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and stakeholders to the 2nd NNPCL Foundation Symposium on Energy and Environment Communication.

Date: June 10–11, 2026
Venue: Pan-Atlantic University Main Campus, KM 52 Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos

The symposium aims to provide a platform for conversations on the role of communication in shaping public understanding of energy, climate issues, and environmental sustainability across Nigeria.

We are pleased to announce that two of our BSc. Mass Communication students, Henry Nwachukwu (400 level) and Blessing Bolaji (recent graduate & research assistant), along with a student from Ghana’s Unimac who worked on ‘fair and unfair recruitment’ in last year’s cross-border UN-ILO migration mobility project, was awarded the prize for Best Research on Migration and Mobility at Uganda Christian University during the roll-out conference on Media, Migration and Mobility in Africa held in February 2026.

Our students’ submission was adjudged the best out of over 150 entries from across 20 African countries by a six-member panel of jurists chaired by the Vice-Chancellor of Livingstonia University of Malawi, Prof. Timothy Nyasulu. Prof. Ralph Akinfeleye of the University of Lagos, who was the keynote speaker at the conference and a member of the jury, received the award on our behalf and has presented it to the students.

Join us this Saturday for the SMC Filmmakers’ Forum on Navigating Uncommon Narratives in Nollywood.

This session explores how filmmakers make story choices within an industry often characterized by recurring narrative patterns. Featuring Daniel Etim-Effiong and Uzor Arukwe, the conversation will examine the realities of exploring themes beyond the conventional narratives in Nollywood.

📅Date: Saturday, 6th June 2026
⏰Time: 11:00 AM – 01:00 PM

To register: https://tinyurl.com/SMCFFJ1

The School of Media and Communication invites interested participants to join scholars, creatives, and industry leaders as we explore “Sound, Story & Strategy: Reimagining Nigerian Music for the Next Decade” at the 3rd edition of the SMC Music Conference.

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Friday, 29 May, 2026
Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm (WAT)
Venue: Online (link will be shared with all registered participants) To register, use the link in bio.

For more inquiries: [email protected]

Wishing our entire SMC community a blessed, peaceful, and joyous Eid Al-Adha. May this special occasion bring love, unity, and blessings to you and your loved ones.
Eid Mubarak! ✨

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