Documentary Film Fellowship 2025 by Story Mi Academy (Fully Funded)

Documentary Film Fellowship 2025 | This program is fully funded by the French Embassy in Nigeria and led in partnership with acclaimed Nigerian mentors and international industry experts.

Application Deadline: June 10th, 2025.

About Documentary Film Fellowship program;

A Documentary Film Fellowship is a specialized program designed to support and empower emerging or established filmmakers who are passionate about telling real-life stories through the lens of a camera. These fellowships provide a structured environment where storytellers can develop, refine, and produce powerful documentary films that explore social, cultural, political, or environmental issues

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Duration:

Documentary Film Fellowship is a 4-month intensive training, production, and mentorship program for Nigerian documentary filmmakers. With expert guidance, funding, and a structured development process, fellows will produce a 15–20 minute original short documentary.

​Benefits

• Production Grant: ₦2,000,000 to produce a documentary film
• Mentorship: Learn from Ike Nnaebue (Director, No U-Turn) and Chika Oduah (Award-winning Journalist & Filmmaker)
• Training: Participate in hands-on workshops, storytelling labs, and one-on-one editing sessions
• Global Exposure: Stand a chance to present your film at an international documentary film festival in January 2026 (based on merit and project readiness).

Eligibility:

They are looking for professional filmmakers based in Nigeria who are:

• Committed to non-fiction storytelling (no fiction or reenactments)
• Available full-time from August to November 2025
• Experienced in filming, editing, or producing (you’ll indicate your strengths)
• Passionate about telling urgent, local stories on themes such as identity, environment, history, culture or social issues

Note:

• This program is not open to beginners or film students. It is strictly for professionals.
• Fiction, dramatizations, and reenactments are not accepted.
• Participation in an international film festival is not guaranteed, but based on the quality of your work and dedication.