One World Media Fellowship

• Eligibility Criteria: Applications are open to mid-career journalists and filmmakers from the Global South working in film, print, audio, photography, or multimedia. Applicants should have an existing body of work and a commitment to reporting on underrepresented stories from the Global South.
  The Fellowship encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including people of colour, ethnic minorities, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities. A total of 10 Fellows will be selected, including those awarded special grants in partnership with media outlets.
  Projects should be in pre-production stage and capable of completion within one year.
• Type of Funding: Media Support
• Target Region: Global South
• Application Language: English

Objectives

• Support and champion high-quality journalism and documentary filmmaking in and about the Global South
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and ethical storytelling in global media
• Raise awareness and challenge prejudices through impactful non-fiction stories
• Provide mentorship and professional development to mid-career media professionals

Project Themes

• Engaging, creative non-fiction stories from low- and middle-income countries
• Projects in film, audio, print, photojournalism, or multimedia
• Topics highlighting underreported issues and local voices
• Investigative projects, human-interest features, or social justice narratives
• Projects must be suitable for publication or broadcast in established media outlets
  Financial Support:

Grant Amount: £1,000 to £3,000
Deadline: 20 August 2025

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