One World Media Fellowship

The One World Media Fellowship is designed for mid-career journalists and filmmakers from the global south. This opportunity is open to professionals working in film, print, audio, photography, or multimedia, aiming to develop their careers by reporting on the global south with integrity and creativity, breaking down prejudices, and raising awareness.

📝 About the Fellowship

The One World Media Fellowship is the flagship program supporting and championing global journalism and documentary filmmaking. Each year, a cohort of talented fellows is selected to receive:

• Mentoring
• Industry support
• Funding to produce original stories from the global south

Key Highlights:

• Established in 2001, the program has supported nearly 300 emerging journalists and filmmakers from over 100 countries.
• Fellows receive reporting grants, one-to-one mentoring, and access to workshops and events led by industry experts.
• The program champions diverse emerging talent, encouraging submissions from underrepresented groups, including people of color, ethnic groups, women, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities.

🎁 Benefits of the Fellowship

Selected fellows will receive the following benefits:

• £1,000–£3,000 reporting grant
• Mentoring and an Executive Producer for the project
• Access to workshops and events by industry experts
• Opportunities to connect with global outlets
• Membership in a network of like-minded fellows and alumni
• Membership in the One World Media community of storytellers

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The fellowship is open to mid-career filmmakers and journalists from the global south who are working on creative and engaging non-fiction stories about the global south.

Requirements:

• 10 Fellows will be selected, including those awarded special grants in partnership with media outlets.
• Applicants should have projects in pre-production that tell engaging stories from low- and middle-income countries across the global south.
• Projects must be non-fiction media across platforms such as film, print, audio, photojournalism, and multimedia.
• Proposals should have the majority of the budget in place or achievable within a short timeframe.
• Projects must be deliverable within one year:
  • 10 minutes in film
  • 1,500 words in print
  • 30 minutes in audio/multimedia
• Stories should be strong enough to be published or broadcast in established media outlets.

Additional Considerations:

• Proposals should:
  • Highlight underreported stories in an engaging way.
  • Amplify the voices of people living in the global south, especially those not often heard.
  • Include established contacts/contributors who have confirmed their willingness to participate.
  • Address safety considerations.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of accountability and fair practice in reporting.
  • Employ ethical filmmaking practices when working with contributors.

📅 Application Deadline

• Deadline: 20 August 2025

🛠 Application Process

1. Visit the One World Media Fellowship Application Portal to apply.
2. Applicants are encouraged to complete the free online course: International Reporting: The Essential Toolkit. This course helps:
   • Develop story ideas
   • Prepare proposals
   • Familiarize applicants with successful reporting in the field
3. Upload the course certificate to your application.

🌟 Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-career journalist or filmmaker with:

• A creative and engaging non-fiction story idea about the global south
• A strong commitment to integrity and creativity
• The ability to deliver the story within the specified timeframe
• A clear understanding of the impact and importance of their story

🌐 About One World Media

One World Media has been a leader in supporting global journalism and documentary filmmaking since 2001. With nearly 300 fellows supported from over 100 countries, the organization is committed to amplifying diverse voices and fostering impactful storytelling.

For more details, visit the One World Media Fellowship page.

• £1-3k reporting grant
• Mentoring and Executive Producer for the project
• Workshops and events by industry experts
• Opportunity to connect with global outlets
• Network of like-minded Fellows & alumni
• Membership to OWM community of storytellers