Season One open call

Audition for False Island.

20 strangers. One island. The winners become Nollywood's next stars. Auditions are open now.

Telly never charges you to audition. If anyone asks you for money in Telly's name, don't pay. Tell us at auditions@telly.africa.

How it works

1
Apply online
Four short steps, on your phone.
2
Record your video
60 seconds. Introduce yourself, then tell us about a time you survived something hard.
3
Get shortlisted
Our casting team reviews every application for Season One’s open call.
4
Get selected
Selected applicants join False Island. The standouts are cast in Telly’s six original films.

Season One

Who can audition?

Anyone aged 18 or older. You apply on your phone, with no connections needed.

Does it cost anything?

No. Telly never charges you to audition, now or later. If anyone asks you for money in Telly’s name, don’t pay, and tell us.

What do I record?

A 60-second video. Introduce yourself, then tell us about a time you survived something hard. You can upload it or paste a link.

Can I save my application and finish later?

Yes. Your progress is saved on the device you are using, so you can come back and pick up where you left off.

How will I hear back?

If you are shortlisted, we contact you by WhatsApp, SMS or email, using the details you give us.

Ready to be found?