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The 2025 StoryMi Academy Documentary Film Fellowship is looking for four professional Nigerian documentary filmmakers to join a 4-month intensive training, production, and mentorship program. Fellows will receive expert guidance, hands-on training, funding, and mentorship to produce a 15–20 minute original short documentary.
This prestigious program is fully funded by the French Embassy in Nigeria and delivered in partnership with acclaimed Nigerian mentors and international industry experts.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be:
* Professional filmmakers based in Nigeria
* Committed to non-fiction storytelling (no fiction, dramatizations, or reenactments)
* Available full-time from August to November 2025
* Skilled in one or more areas: filming, editing, or producing (you will indicate your strengths)
* Passionate about urgent, local stories related to themes such as:
- Identity
- Environment
- History
- Culture
- Social issues
Note: This program is not open to beginners or film students
Benefits
1. Production Grant: ₦2,000,000 to fund your documentary film
2. Mentorship:
3. Opportunity to learn from leading experts, including:
- Ike Nnaebue (Director, No U-Turn)
- Chika Oduah (Award-winning Journalist & Filmmaker)
4. Training & Development:
5. Hands-on workshops
6. Storytelling labs
7. One-on-one editing sessions
8. Global Exposure:
9. Opportunity to present your film at an international documentary film festival in January 2026 (based on project merit and readiness)
Program Timeline
Duration: August – November 2025
* In-Person Workshops:
* First week of August
* First week of November
(Held in Lagos)
Virtual Activities:
* Ongoing mentorship
* Regular check-ins
* Online masterclasses
Note:
* Participation in the international film festival is not guaranteed; it depends on your dedication and the quality of your final project.
* No fiction or reenactments will be accepted.
For More Information
Visit the Official Webpage of the StoryMi Academy Documentary Film Fellowship
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