Elevate Your Media Career: Apply for WCSFP’s Global Career Accelerator 2025

Ready to bring your science, history, wildlife, or non-fiction content to a global audience? The World Congress of Science and Factual Producers (WCSFP) offers the Global Career Accelerator—a fully funded program designed to elevate emerging producers and digital content creators. This opportunity supports your attendance at Congress ’25 in Rio de Janeiro (Dec 8–11, 2025) with mentorship, networking, and a clear path to ongoing involvement in the industry. (WCSFP)

Program Benefits

Tier 1 – Full Bursary (priority to underrepresented regions):

• Full Congress ’25 registration
• Travel and 4-night accommodation
• Mentorship from a seasoned Congress veteran
• One-on-one meetings with industry decision-makers
• Welcome session with leading producers to maximize impact
• Tailored guidance on navigating the event
• Discounted accreditation for WCSFP 2026 and 2027 (WCSFP)

Tier 2 – Partial Bursary:

• Full Congress ’25 registration
• Mentorship and welcome sessions
• Guidance for navigating the event
• Discounted future accreditation (WCSFP)

Who Should Apply?

• First-time attendees of WCSFP
• Content creators working in science, history, wildlife, or factual media, including digital, social media, gaming, and multimedia producers
• Applicants from underrepresented regions, or those who have never attended a major international market event, are highly encouraged to apply for Tier 1
• Applicants should already be at a professional stage where attending a global event will meaningfully advance their career

How to Apply

Submit the following by the September 12, 2025 deadline:

• A brief bio and current CV
• A compelling video or audio work sample (English or subtitled)
• A support letter from an industry professional or senior media figure
• An application statement detailing your work in factual media, recent projects, and your goals for attending Congress

This tailored process ensures each finalist receives the mentorship and visibility they need to thrive.

Why It Matters

The Global Career Accelerator is a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the global factual media community, guided by industry leaders, gaining visibility, and securing access to future Congresses. If you produce content that educates, inspires, or pushes boundaries in factual storytelling, this is your platform to shine.