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31/10/2023

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28/09/2023

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24/07/2023

This week's Hot Opportunities 🔥
Early career journalists can apply for the 9-month Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship in investigative journalism. You’ll get:
👉£53,333 pro-rata salary (£1,250 monthly stipend)
👉£12,000 to current employer for staff costs
👉£1,800 travel expenses
Deadline: 10 August
https://www.durham.ac.uk/sir-harry-evans-memorial-fund/global-fellowship/

South African writers working on their second manuscript can submit applications for the Achmat Dangor Literary Prize. You'll get:
👉R45 000 cash prize
👉 R30 000 for editing
👉 A writing residency
Deadline: 31 July
https://blackbirdbooks.africa/the-achmat-dangor-literary-prize/

Environmental journalists can apply for the Y. Eva Tan Conservation Reporting Fellowship.
👉$500 monthly stipend
👉 Collaborations
👉 Publishing on Mongabay website.
Deadline: 10 August
https://mongabay.org/programs/news/interns/the-y-eva-tan-conservation-reporting-fellowship/

Calling creatives. Apply for the 6th New Dimensions Lab. Open to fine arts, film making, game design and photography. You’ll get:
👉Travel and visa costs
👉Accommodation and meals
👉Mentorship
Deadline: 7 August
https://www.electricsouth.org/open-call-for-the-6th-new-dimensions-lab/

West African writers can apply for the LOATAD’s WAW Residency Programme. You’ll get:
👉Writing residency
👉Travel costs
Deadline: 6 August
https://loatad.org/waw2023/

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14/07/2023

14/07/2023

OPEN CALL for New Dimensions Lab.

Now in its 6th edition, the New Dimensions Lab brings together 12 diverse interdisciplinary African artists to develop stories told through creative technology alongside leading industry mentors.The Lab takes place over the course of a week in South Africa, where artists engage in discussions and masterclasses, and workshop their creative projects.

Past mentors have included Kamal Sinclair, Emily Paige, Gareth Steele, Sarah Ellis, Trevor Snapp, Saschka Unseld, Ulrico Grech-Cumbo, Brian Afande, Jason Stapleton, Tamara Shogaolu, Ben Kreimer, Rick Treweek, Darren Emerson, Yasmin Elayat, Jessica Brillhart, Katharina Meissner and many others.

For the 6th edition, the Lab will be inviting some mentors to cover responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence in the creation of XR work. The 6th New Dimensions Lab is proudly presented by Electric South and supported by the Ford Foundation and the National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa.

All successful applicants will be notified by the end of August
The Lab will run from 22 October 2023 - 29 October 2023 in South Africa.
To apply check out Electric South's website! https://www.electricsouth.org/
Any questions? Please feel free to contact [email protected]

14/07/2023

The Owl aims to introduce unique voices to the international film and TV market. We’re committed to supporting professional writers with a diverse range of backgrounds and identities.

13/07/2023

Are you looking for a bursary towards your television or film studies and you are registered for undergrad at an accredited SA tertiary institution? This opportunity is for you!
More details: http://bit.ly/44kjpAV Closes: 08 September 2023

13/07/2023

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12/07/2023

COMING SOON: Applications to the 2024 Henrike Grohs Art Award open on 17 July 2023. The main prize winner will receive a cash prize of 20 000€ and 10 000€ towards a publication on their work. The award is open to artists and collectives living and working on the African continent.

This year the application period for the Henrike Grohs Art Award is 6 weeks long: from 17 July - 31 August 2023. Artists or arts collectives can apply by filling in the simple Google form on www.henrikegrohsartaward.africa and submitting their portfolios.

Follow the Henrike Grohs Art Award social media platforms over the coming weeks for more details on how to apply and find out more about past awards: https://www.instagram.com/henrikegrohsartaward/

12/07/2023

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06/07/2023

Good news film industry professionals! 🌟🎬Application Deadline Extended! Submissions Now Open for the 3rd Creative Producers Indaba! 🌍

If you're a film producer looking to develop and finance local stories for global and local markets, this is the program for you! 🙌 Don't miss your chance to be a part of the prestigious Creative Producers Indaba (CPI), presented by Realness Institute in collaboration with EAVE ( ), IFFR Pro ( ), and Atlas Workshops.

⏰ The deadline for submissions has been extended until July 11, 2023, at 23:59 SAST.

For more information and submission details, Head over to https://www.realness.institute/creative-producer-indaba . Don't let this incredible chance to advance your career in the film industry slip away! 🎉🌍🎥

28/06/2023

The Catapult Film Fund Development Grant application is now open! Apply by Monday, July 10th at 5:00pm PST.

Who should apply? Nonfiction filmmakers in development looking to create a work sample/fundraising piece that will help launch their project into production. Filmmakers should have access to the protagonists and a story at the core of the project that they are uniquely positioned to tell.

http://www.catapultfilmfund.org/how-to-apply/

26/06/2023

🥳 We're looking for your documentary projects in development or early production NOW.

Submit for the 19th DOK Co-Pro Market from 9-10 October: In this co-financing and networking event we connect the teams of 35 projects with industry colleagues, decision makers and financiers. Get yours in the run!

Submit projects that are...
✅ creative, author-driven documentaries
✅ feature-length suitable for theatrical release, one-offs and series
✅ in development or early stages of production

Deadline for submissions: 29 June 2023.
Start now, start here: www.dok-leipzig.de/en/co-pro-market


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26/06/2023

This week’s Hot Opportunities 🔥

Are you a journo interested in the impact of algorithms and automated systems in their communities? The Pulitzer Center is offering a 10-month fellowship.
👉 Grants worth up to $20 000
👉Relevant training
👉Peer support
Deadline: 1 July
More info: https://pulitzercenter.org/blog/open-call-proposals-pulitzer-centers-ai-accountability-fellowships

Do you have a short and medium-length narrative film in production and post-production: AFAC’s Cinema program supports feature films in development, production, or post-production phases. Applicants must be based in an Arab country. Grants are worth up to:
👉$10 000 for development grants
👉 $50 000 for production grants for feature-length
👉 $20 000 for short and medium length
👉 $25 000 for post-production grants for feature-length, and USD 10,000 for short and medium-length films.
Deadline: 4 July
https://www.arabculturefund.org/Programs/12

Calling all cultural entrepreneurs. You can apply for the Undertaking Business in Culture offered by Iccrom. The virtual programme comes with:
👉 Mentorship
👉Business training
👉Masterclasses & workshop
Deadline: 10 July
https://www.iccrom.org/news/call-application-cultural-entrepreneurship-programme

Theater practitioners, dancers, storytellers, musicians, filmmakers, authors, and visual artists who live and work in Africa can apply for mobility grants by Art Moves Africa (AMA). Projects supported:
👉Building partnerships
👉Completing research
👉Masterclasses & workshop
👉Creating new works
👉Touring a show
👉Participating in festivals, biennales, residencies, workshops, and professional meetings.
Deadline: Rolling
https://www.filmdaily.tv/grants/art-moves-africa

Journalists from anywhere in Africa are invited to apply for the The Hubert H Humphrey Fellowship Program. You’ll get:
👉Leadership development
👉Professional collaborations
👉Attend workshops and seminars
Deadline: Rolling
https://www.humphreyfellowship.org/

26/06/2023

Have you applied for the Climate Action Hub for content creators yet? Enter and receive funding, networking opportunities and amplification support. Open to storytellers passionate about telling stories of in Africa beyond news that focuses on disasters and climate crisis. http://africanofilter.org/climate-action-hub

22/06/2023

🌍 Calling all Film Producers! 🎥🎬

Are you a producer looking to enhance your leadership skills, entrepreneurial abilities, and creative prowess? This is the perfect opportunity for you! 📚✨

Eligibility and Requirements:
🎯Producers (with or without projects) from Africa
🎯Producers from outside Africa with a keen interest in co-producing with Africa
🎯African film professionals in related fields (distribution, sales, funding bodies, institutions, broadcasters, and development executives)

Application Eligibility:
✔️African Producers: With or without a project
✔️Project Types: Feature films, episodic content, or feature documentaries
✔️Documentary Projects: Submit treatment and 5-10 minutes of rushes, character introductions, or a sizzle reel
✔️Producers outside Africa: Interest in co-producing with Africa
✔️Experience: At least one feature fiction, series, or documentary film, or two short films as lead or co-producer 🎬
✔️African Film Professionals in other fields: Minimum 2 years of professional experience

The deadline for submissions is July 3rd, 2023, at 12:00 Central African Time ⏰

Visit the link in our bio for more information and submission details. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to elevate your career in the film industry! 🎉🌍🎥

22/06/2023

T’is the season to join the Black Stars! 🗣️🗣️

Are you a film fanatic or you’re skilled and looking for a progressive work experience?Join the Black Star International Film Festival for an unforgettable work and fun experience!

To apply visit www.bsiff.org and click “Volunteer with BSIFF” on the homepage.

We can’t wait to work with you! 🖤🌟