VIDEO CONSORTIUM — SOLUTIONS STORYTELLING PROJECT: AFRICA 2026
A collaborative storytelling fellowship from the Video Consortium, supported by the Skoll Foundation. SSP Africa connects regional filmmakers with social innovators across Africa to produce cinematic short documentary films that catalyse positive change. The programme pairs filmmakers with organisations working on social impact to create solutions-focused stories for a more equitable future.
Deadline
Check videoconsortium.org for current application dates
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Cost
FREE — No application fee
Format
Short documentary films (solutions-focused storytelling). Collaborative — filmmakers paired with social innovators.
Eligibility
African filmmakers and documentary makers based on the continent. Must be interested in solutions-focused storytelling and willing to collaborate with social innovators.
What You Get
Fellowship funding for production. Mentorship and editorial support from the Video Consortium. Global distribution through VC's network. Collaboration with Skoll Foundation grantees and social innovators.
What to Submit
Application via the Video Consortium website with portfolio and statement of interest.
Insider Tips
SSP Africa specifically looks for filmmakers who can tell stories of solutions, not just problems. If you have experience in social-impact documentary or community-driven storytelling, this is ideal. The Skoll Foundation backing means serious credibility and potential downstream connections.
Check videoconsortium.org/programs/ssp-africa-2026 for application dates.
Verify dates and eligibility on the official website before applying.
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