African Arts + Storytelling Workshop

Opportunity type:  Open Call

For: Filmmakers

Deadline: 15/04/2025

Rewards: Up to $5,000 + Accommodation

Location Eligibility: West Africa

About this opportunity 

West African Creative Filmmakers can apply for a three-day intensive African Art + Filmmaking Workshop in Lomé, Togo organized by Afrisos, in partnership with Arete Arts Foundation.

Rewards

Develop filmmaking skills, connect with global storytellers, and highlight West African conservation through a mentored program culminating in a film festival and broad media exposure. Over the course of the workshop, you will be joined up with an African visual artist, an African conservationist to form a storytelling triad.  The workshop will be led by the mentors Jigar Ganatra, Melody Sky, Richard Camp, Hugues Akpona and Jan van der Does. The winning team stands a chance to win exciting prizes and a grant of $5,000.

Eligibility

Open to filmmakers in West Africa

Entry Fee

Free

How to Apply 

Apply using the link: African Arts + Storytelling Workshop

All questions regarding this award should be sent to hello@afrisos.ngo