Meta/Africa No Filter Future Africa Program 2022: Are you a storyteller who has worked with 360 video, augmented,virtual, or mixed reality? Are you interested in using immersive technologies to tell your African story?
When is the Application Deadline:
7th January 2022
Tell Me About Meta/Africa No Filter Future Africa Program:
Africa No Filter, in partnership with Electric South, Imisi 3D and Meta, invites Extended Reality Creators to apply for grants of up to $30,000 to support the production and development of new content. In a bid to support a thriving XR Ecosystem, Africa No Filter will be commissioning work which uses immersive technology to tell exciting stories about Africa. Grantees will be supported with on-going mentorship and production support by Electric South and will also have the opportunity to showcase their projects in a virtual or in-person showcase.
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Africa No Filter (ANF) is a donor collaborative that supports the development of nuanced and contemporary stories that shift stereotypical and harmful narratives within and about Africa.
Which Fields are Eligible?
- 360 video
- Virtual reality
- Augmented reality
- Mixed Reality
What Type of Scholarship is this?
Grants
Who can apply for Meta/Africa No Filter Future Africa Program?
- Applicant must be at least 18 years old
- Must be living on the continent and be of African descent
- Must have previous experience with XR content creation and at least 1 completed XR project
- Must have a portfolio of work accessible online
- Proposed project must be completed within 6 months
- Applicant must be available on the dates below if selected
Which Countries are Eligible?
African countries
How Many Awards will be Given?
Not specified
What is the Benefit of Meta/Africa No Filter Future Africa Program?
Africa No Filter, in partnership with Electric South, Imisi 3D and Meta, invites Extended Reality Creators to apply for grants of up to $30,000 to support the production and development of new content. In a bid to support a thriving XR Ecosystem, Africa No Filter will be commissioning work which uses immersive technology to tell exciting stories about Africa. Grantees will be supported with on-going mentorship and production support by Electric South and will also have the opportunity to showcase their projects in a virtual or in-person showcase.
Selected Grantees will also be invited to virtually attend Electric South’s Creators Lab in February 2022.
How to Apply for Meta/Africa No Filter Future Africa Program:
Apply here
Visit Future Africa Program Webpage for Details
