OPEN CALL for African Filmmakers: WHY FREEDOM? (Africa Edition)🎬🌍
In partnership with
@TheWhyFound, we’re calling on filmmakers across the continent to pitch short documentaries (5–15 min) that explore freedom, from your perspective, in the context you know best. Political, personal, social, economic, or environmental — all interpretations are welcome.
With democracy and individual freedoms under increasing pressure, this series is part of a global effort to spotlight the many lived realities of what freedom looks like, feels like, or is still being fought for.✊🏽✨
From grounded reflection to bold perspective, we’re looking for 6 clear, compelling narratives — anchored in voices you’re well-positioned to share, with real connection to the people, places, or moments at their core.
Call Details:
🔹 $7,000 USD production grant
🔹 Online Story development lab
🔹 5-day Physical Editing Lab Mentorship in Nairobi (Dec 2025)
🔹 Global distribution via THE WHY Foundation
***Deadline: 12 August 2025***
“To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” — Nelson Mandela 💫
If your story questions what freedom is, or isn’t , in your context, we want to hear it.
Apply now via link the in bio or via
submission.mydocubox.org
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