Journalists and filmmakers from the Global South are invited to apply for the One World Media Fellowship. This flagship programme supports emerging talent in global journalism and documentary filmmaking, with a strong emphasis on diversity and underrepresented voices.
About the Fellowship
The One World Media (OWM) Fellowship nurtures the next generation of media professionals by providing financial support, mentoring, and access to a global network of industry leaders and peers.
What Fellows Receive
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A reporting grant of £1,000–£3,000.
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Personalised one-to-one mentoring.
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Workshops and events led by media industry experts.
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Opportunities to connect with global media outlets.
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Access to a vibrant network of fellows and alumni.
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Membership in the OWM community of storytellers.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must:
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Be mid-career journalists or filmmakers from the Global South
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Demonstrate the ability to produce creative and engaging non-fiction stories
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Have access to sources and the capacity to deliver the proposed story
What Kind of Projects Are Eligible?
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Stories in pre-production that highlight underreported issues in low- and middle-income countries.
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Non-fiction work across platforms: film, print, audio, photojournalism, and multimedia.
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Projects with the majority of the budget in place or achievable within a short timeframe.
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Work that can be completed within a year (e.g., a 10-minute film, a 1,500-word article, a 30-minute audio/multimedia piece).
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Stories suitable for publication or broadcast by reputable media outlets.
Application Guidelines
All proposals must:
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Spotlight underreported stories that engage the intended audience
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Amplify voices from the Global South, especially those rarely heard
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Include confirmed contributors or sources
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Address safety, accountability, and ethical reporting practices
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Demonstrate ethical filmmaking, especially in interactions with contributors
How to Apply
Submit your proposal by completing the online application form and ensuring it aligns with the above criteria. For more information, visit the One World Media website.
Application Deadline: August 20, 2025
The One World Media Fellowship is inviting applications from mid-career journalists and filmmakers from the Global South. The program aims to support global journalism and documentary filmmaking, with a focus on diversity and underrepresented voices. Fellows receive a reporting grant of £1,000–£3,000, personalized mentoring, workshops with media industry experts, networking opportunities with media outlets, and membership in the OWM community.
Eligible applicants must be able to produce creative and engaging non-fiction stories and have access to appropriate sources. Projects should highlight underreported issues in low- and middle-income countries, be non-fiction, have a feasible budget, and be publishable within a year. Proposals must spotlight underreported stories, amplify Global South voices, include confirmed contributors, and address safety and ethical practices.
Interested applicants need to submit their proposals via an online application form on the One World Media website by August 20, 2025.
