Open Call for African Filmmakers: WHY FREEDOM? (Africa Edition, $7,000 USD production grant)
Application Deadline: 12 August 2025
Open Call for African Filmmakers: WHY FREEDOM? (Africa Edition, $7,000 USD production grant)
Overview
In partnership with THE WHY, DOCUBOX EADFF is launching an Open Call for African Filmmakers across the continent to pitch short documentaries (5–15 min) that explore freedom, from your perspective, in the context you know best. Political, personal, social, economic, or environmental — all interpretations are welcome.
With democracy and individual freedoms under increasing pressure, this series is part of a global effort to spotlight the many lived realities of what freedom looks like, feels like, or is still being fought for. From grounded reflection to bold perspective, DOCUBOX EADFF is looking for 6 clear, compelling narratives — anchored in voices you’re well-positioned to share, with real connection to the people, places, or moments at their core.
Program Bnefits
- $7,000 USD production grant
- Online Story development lab
- 5-day Physical Editing Lab Mentorship in Nairobi (Dec 2025)
- Global distribution via THE WHY Foundation
“To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” — Nelson Mandela
If your story questions what freedom is, or isn’t , in your context, DOCUBOX EADFF wants to hear it.
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Also Check: Call for submissions: Africa Youth Policy Dialogue Series (AY-PDS) 2025
