AGFP is described as a bold, multi-year capacity-building and film production programme designed to equip African Christian filmmakers with professional skills, spiritual depth, and access to global distribution platforms. The project seeks to address the longstanding underrepresentation of African faith-based films in international film catalogues.
Speaking on the vision behind the initiative, President of Gospel Cinema International, Mr Bright Wonder Obasi, noted that despite Africa being home to over 600 million Christians, the continent’s Christian film content remains largely absent from the global marketplace. He explained that AGFP was conceived to close this gap through structured training, high-quality content production, and strategic connections to international audiences.
According to Obasi, the project will commence with a six-day Immersive Filmmaking and Spiritual Formation Programme scheduled to hold from April 13 to 18, 2026, in Nigeria. This first phase will later be followed by the production of an eight-episode faith-based television series within the year.
He emphasized the cultural influence of film, describing it as one of the most powerful tools for shaping belief systems and values. Obasi stressed that AGFP goes beyond film production, focusing on developing storytellers who combine technical excellence with a strong sense of spiritual responsibility.
The project, he said, will concentrate on professional training across key areas such as screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, producing, and acting. In addition, it will incorporate deep spiritual formation, mentorship, collaborative production models, and international distribution pathways.
Addressing the apparent decline in Christian films, particularly among younger audiences, Obasi attributed the trend to an overreliance on verbal preaching with limited effort to visually translate sermons into compelling stories. He also cited inadequate funding, weak distribution structures, and a failure to connect with the realities of modern youth as major contributing factors.
He assured that AGFP would introduce a paradigm shift by prioritizing strong storytelling, world-class production standards, and narratives that reflect real-life experiences. According to him, the initiative is designed to re-engage young audiences through relevant themes, professional execution, and the use of contemporary platforms.
Obasi further disclosed that applications are currently open for partnerships and discussions, as the organisation positions AGFP as a catalyst for reviving and redefining Christian filmmaking in Africa.
He reaffirmed that Gospel Cinema International remains a faith-driven film development organisation committed to training, producing, and distributing impactful Christian films capable of shaping culture and inspiring faith on a global scale.