Deadline: 20-Aug-2025
Applications are now open for the One World Media Fellowship, designed to support and promote global journalism and documentary filmmaking. The fellowship helps emerging storytellers create original pieces from the global south by offering mentoring, industry connections, and funding. The program is particularly focused on amplifying diverse voices, encouraging applications from people of colour, ethnic minorities, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities.
Each year, a cohort of fellows is selected and supported with a reporting grant ranging from £1,000 to £3,000. Fellows also receive project mentorship, executive producer support, access to industry workshops and events, and opportunities to connect with global media outlets. They become part of a professional community of current fellows and alumni through membership in the One World Media network.
This year, ten fellows will be selected, including those who receive special grants through partnerships with media organisations. The programme is seeking mid-career filmmakers and journalists from the global south who are working on creative and engaging non-fiction stories set in low- and middle-income countries. Selected fellows should demonstrate strong access to their story, the ability to deliver it effectively, and a clear benefit from the fellowship support.
Eligible projects must be in pre-production and should include non-fiction media across formats like film, print, audio, photojournalism, and multimedia. Proposals must be realistic, with most of the budget already secured or achievable within a short time. Projects should be deliverable within a year and meet platform-specific requirements—such as under 10 minutes for film, 1,200–1,500 words for print, and up to 30 minutes for audio or multimedia.
Proposals should aim to tell underreported stories, highlight voices that are rarely heard from the global south, and show commitment to ethical journalism and safety. Strong applications will have established contacts and contributors and demonstrate an understanding of accountability and fair reporting practices.
Applicants must be mid-career filmmakers or journalists from the global south, and their stories must focus on that region. The programme supports small-scale projects that are rich in narrative and context, suitable for publication or broadcast through professional media outlets. All submissions should be practical in terms of the timeline and budget constraints of the fellowship.
For more information, visit OWM.
