Applications have opened for the One World Media Fellowship Program in the UK. Interested candidates can apply for the program until 2nd April 2020.

• One World Media Fellowship is aimed at aspiring journalists and filmmakers, who seek to make a career out of reporting the global south, raising awareness about the developing world and breaking down prejudices.
• Additionally, working in film, print, audio or multimedia, One World Media Fellows’ projects bring together integrity and creativity to present under-reported stories that break down stereotypes and build cross-cultural connections.

Projects

• Projects in pre-production to tell engaging stories from the developing world
• Also, Non-fiction media across all platforms: film, print, audio, photojournalism, and multimedia
• Additionally, Proposals where the majority of the budget is in place or achievable in a short time-frame
• Projects that can be delivered within a year – for films, this is under 30 mins
• Similarly, Stories that are strong enough to be published or broadcast in established media outlets. We are looking for genuine journalism or documentary and will fund media that could ultimately
• Moreover, Appear in existing newspapers, magazines, radio, TV channels, professional news websites, and online platforms, etc.

Theme 

The proposals should:

• Seek to tell original stories in a way that will engage the intended audience
• Also, highlight the voices of people living in the developing world, particularly voices that are not often heard
• Additionally, have established contacts and contributors who have confirmed their willingness to take part
• Have considered ethical issues and safety
• Also, do not simply cover negative aspects of the developing world without considering the context in which they exist
• Furthermore, demonstrate an understanding of accountability and fair practice in news gathering and reporting
• Similarly, show a willingness to work with local people in equal partnership in co-production on a story.

Benefits

• £1,000 production grant
• Similarly, Executive Producer for your project
• Career mentorship
• Also, workshops and webinars by industry experts
• Fair Reporting and Security Guidance
• Furthermore, Introductions to commissioners
• Additionally, a network of like-minded Fellows and Alumni

Eligibility

For the One World Media Fellowship Program in the UK, candidates should meet the following criteria

• The applications are open to all aspiring filmmakers and journalists from around the world, as long as the proposed story is about or from a developing country.
• Additionally, this fellowship supports Non-fiction media across all platforms: film, print, audio, photojournalism, and multimedia.

Visit the official website for further details about the scholarship program.

Also, visit oyaop.com and oyaschool.com for more scholarship opportunities.