Animal Photojournalism Fellowship – Canada

Guided by Founder and Photojournalist Jo-Anne McArthur and the We Animals Media team, the Fellowship will support one Fellow to cover a photo story about animals used for food, a subject significantly underreported in the media.

The program will support the Fellow in the following:

• Story development, execution and shooting technique
• How to investigate animal industries
• Post-production
• Using networks and developing partnerships

Funding Information

• The Fellow will work remotely with Jo-Anne McArthur and other team members over a series of meetings beginning in June 2024 for approximately six months. The Fellow will receive funding to cover project costs and a stipend for the duration of the Fellowship, totalling $6,500 CAD. We Animals will promote the project upon completion.

Eligibility Criteria

• The Fellowship is open to those with a track record of shooting high-quality animal photojournalism and who would benefit from professional guidance on their craft.
• Minimum requirements: DSLR camera (no mobile device shooting), demonstrated experience in photography, one to two well-presented work samples
• Applicants must apply as individuals, share animal liberation values and be able to communicate in English at an intermediate level (use of translation apps/software is permitted).
• Proposals: Applicants must have a clearly defined project pitch that would benefit from WAM’s support. The proposal’s focus must be on farmed animals or animals used for food more broadly, have a beginning and an end date, and must include a preliminary field plan detailing how the location(s) will be accessed. This can be a project that you have already started and need support to finish.
• Timeframe: Applicants must be able to commit to the length and time commitment of the Fellowship. The 2024 Fellowship will run for around six months and will roughly require two to three hours per month during the planning and promotional stages, as well as time in the field. The Fellow must commit to executing their project within the timeframe of the Fellowship.
• Note: there is an opportunity for the focus and details of the project to shift during the Fellowship and for some flexibility in the timeline.
• They encourage candidates of all backgrounds and identities to apply, and they look forward to reviewing your applications.
• Non-English-speaking applicants are encouraged to apply. Please note you will need a good translator tool.

For more information, visit WAM.