One World Media Fellowship for Filmmakers and Journalists 2019

One World Media Fellows are aspiring filmmakers and journalists ready to take the next leap in their career reporting from developing countries looking for their first director role or solo investigation. The One World Media fellows experiment and learn in a supportive environment. They select 12 Fellows each year, and they reserve at least 3 spots for international Fellows from and based in developing countries.

What Projects Are They Looking For?

1. Projects in pre-production to tell engaging stories from the developing world
2. Non-fiction media across all platforms: film, print, audio, photojournalism, and multimedia
3. Proposals where the majority of the budget is in place or achievable in a short time-frame
4. Projects that can be delivered within a year – for films, this is under 30 mins
5. Stories that are strong enough to be published or broadcast in established media outlets. We are looking for genuine journalism or documentary and will fund media that could ultimately appear in existing newspapers, magazines, radio, TV channels, professional news websites and online platforms, etc.

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Eligibility Requirements (Criteria):

1. Journalists and filmmakers ready to take the next leap in their career reporting from developing countries
2. Open to applications from all around the world
3. 3 places reserved for international Fellows from and based in developing countries
4. Seek to tell original stories in a way that will engage the intended audience
5. Highlight the voices of people living in the developing world, particularly voices that are not often heard
6. Have established contacts and contributors who have confirmed their willingness to take part
7. Have considered ethical issues and safety
8. Do not simply cover negative aspects of the developing world without considering the context in which they exist
9. Show a willingness to work with local people in equal partnership in co-production on a story.

What Do Fellows Receive?

1. £1,000 production grant.
2. Executive Producer for your project.
3. Career Mentorship.
4. Workshops and webinars by industry experts.
5. Fair Reporting and Security Guidance.
6. Introductions to commissioners.
7. Network of like-minded Fellows and Alumni.

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