Africa No Filter, in partnership with Electric South, Imisi 3D and Meta, invites Extended Reality Creators to apply for grants of up to $30,000 to support the production and development of new content. In a bid to support a thriving XR Ecosystem, Africa No Filter will be commissioning work which uses immersive technology to tell exciting stories about Africa. Grantees will be supported with on-going mentorship and production support by Electric South and will also have the opportunity to showcase their projects in a virtual or in-person showcase.
Africa No Filter (ANF) is a donor collaborative that supports the development of nuanced and contemporary stories that shift stereotypical and harmful narratives within and about Africa.
About Africa No Filter
Africa No Filter is a donor collaborative that supports the development of nuanced and contemporary stories that shift stereotypical and harmful narratives within and about Africa.Through research, grant-making and advocacy we aim to build the field of narrative change-makers by supporting storytellers, investing in media platforms and driving disruption campaigns. ANF’s goal over time is to leave an empowered narrative change ecosystem and an informed community of storytellers who work more deliberately to change harmful narratives within and about Africa.... read more... read more
Future Africa Program
| Application Deadline | 07 Jan 2022 |
| Type | Entrepreneurs |
| Sponsor | Africa No Filter |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of Future Africa Program
Africa No Filter, in partnership with Electric South, Imisi 3D and Meta, invites Extended Reality Creators to apply for grants of up to $30,000 to support the production and development of new content. In a bid to support a thriving XR Ecosystem, Africa No Filter will be commissioning work which uses immersive technology to tell exciting stories about Africa. Grantees will be supported with on-going mentorship and production support by Electric South and will also have the opportunity to showcase their projects in a virtual or in-person showcase.
Selected Grantees will also be invited to virtually attend Electric South’s Creators Lab in February 2022.
Requirements for Future Africa Program Qualification
- Applicant must be at least 18 years old
- Must be living on the continent and be of African descent
- Must have previous experience with XR content creation and at least 1 completed XR project
- Must have a portfolio of work accessible online
- Proposed project must be completed within 6 months
- Applicant must be available on the dates below if selected
Application Deadline
January 7, 2022How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Africa No Filter on africanofilter.org to applyFor more details, visit Africa No Filter website.
