The One World Media (OWM) Fellowship 2024 is now accepting applications. The One World Media Fellowship is for aspiring journalists and filmmakers who want to make a living covering stories from the developing world. Fellows’ projects, whether in film, print, audio, or multimedia, combine integrity and innovation to convey under-reported stories that challenge preconceptions and foster cross-cultural connections. They mentor filmmakers and journalists on a particular project and provide a supportive network of mentors and peers throughout the process of production and completion. They are looking for submissions from underrepresented groups, such as people of color, ethnic groups, women, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, and persons from and based in the global south.

Quick Details:

Organized by: One World Media (OWM)
Application Deadline: March 21, 2024
Fellows Announcement: Early June 2024
Gender: Any
Type: Fellowship
Eligible Nations: All

Eligible Projects:

• Pre-production projects present captivating stories from low- and middle-income nations across the global south.
• Nonfiction media in all channels, including film, print, radio, photojournalism, and multimedia.
• Proposals where the majority of the budget is in place or doable in a short timeframe.
• Projects that can be delivered within a year; for films, this is under 30 minutes.
• Stories that are compelling enough to be published or transmitted in major media channels. They are seeking for true journalism or documentary content and will sponsor media that may eventually appear in existing newspapers, magazines, radio, TV channels, professional news websites, and online platforms, among other places.

Aside from that, OWM is especially interested in proposals that:

• Attempt to present unique stories in a way that will capture the interest of the intended audience.
• Bring attention to the voices of those living in the global south, especially those that are rarely heard.
• Have made connections and received confirmation from contributors that they are eager to participate.
• Have you considered ethical and safety concerns
• Don’t just focus on the negative characteristics of the global south without taking into account the context in which they occur.
• Demonstrate a comprehension of news gathering and reporting accountability and fairness.
• Demonstrate a desire to collaborate on a story with local people on an equal footing.

Benefits of One World Media Fellowship:

• £1,000 reporting grant.
• The Executive Producer for their production serves as a mentor.
• Workshops and webinars led by industry experts.
• Fair reporting and security guidelines.
• A community of like-minded Fellows and Alumni.

Eligibility Criteria:

• They are interested in hearing from global south journalists and filmmakers in the early to mid-career stages of their careers who have compelling and imaginative non-fiction pieces about the region.
• Ten Fellows will be chosen this year.
• Their Fellows explore and gain experience in a nurturing setting; they can be searching for their first directing position or conducting a solo study, switching between media or sectors, or taking on a difficult subject.
• They consider their access, ability to tell the tale, and reasons for benefiting from the Fellowship in addition to the story’s integrity and originality.

Application Requirements:

• Project proposal
• Reference letter

How to apply for the One World Media Fellowship?

Eligible journalists and filmmakers can apply through the link below.

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For more information, visit OWM’s official announcement.

You also be eligible for these opportunities:

• UNAOC Intercultural Innovation Hub for Organizations
• UN-OHRLLS Call Young Storytellers from Landlocked Developing Countries 2024
• Lead2030 Challenge for SDG3 (Win $50,000 and Fully Funded Trip to OYW Summit 2024)
• Spring Internship Program 2024 FAOU
• Hanns Seidel Scholarship Program (HSSP) 2024 for Afghan Refugees in Pakistan

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