Deadline: 11 May 2024
Are you passionate about using film to tackle pressing social justice issues? Do you have a compelling story to tell that challenges norm, celebrates resilience, and strengthens marginalized communities? Whether you’re an experienced filmmaker or just starting out: your voice matters. Obodo is inviting you to embrace diverse mediums and innovative storytelling techniques to share your unique perspective and address human rights challenges head-on!
The Human Rights Film Fund by Obodo is dedicated to amplifying marginalized voices and supporting narratives that advocate for the basic rights and freedoms that all humans are entitled to, regardless of their ethnicity, sex, nationality, religion, or any other status. They encourage submissions employing diverse storytelling approaches, including documentaries, personal stories, animated films, and experimental projects, as long as they effectively convey human rights narratives and inspire empathy, understanding, and action.
Theme
- They are seeking projects that delve into various aspects of human rights, including LGBTQ+ rights, gender equality, and advocacy. They encourage narratives that highlight the intersectionality of queer identities with other marginalized groups and celebrate the struggles, triumphs, and resilience of individuals within these communities. Projects with sub-themes, narratives, and cultural nuances that are relevant and relatable to African audiences are highly encouraged.
Funding Information
- Two filmmakers will receive a €6,000 work grant each to support the implementation of a human rights-focused production with a lens on capturing the essence of resilience and the human experience.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to filmmakers based in Nigeria.
- Filmmakers at all stages of their professional lives, from emerging to established, are encouraged to apply.
- The Fund embraces a wide range of production methods and formats and encourages submissions from filmmakers leveraging accessible and innovative tools to capture and express their craft.
- Projects should align with the fund’s mission of promoting human rights and social justice.
- Applicants are obliged to disclose any existing funding commitments or submissions to other funding bodies for the same project.
For more information, visit Obodo.
