Youth in Landscapes Initiative – Call for Filmmakers

Deadline: 20 September 2019
Open to: young filmmakers between 18 and 35 years of age
Venue: 29 – 30 October 2019, Accra, Ghana

Description

The Youth in Landscapes Initiative is calling for creative filmmakers between 18  and 35 years of age, to create a short film that showcases the power and the potential of youth-led actions and innovations in improving landscape management in communities around Ghana’s capital city of Accra.

Selected filmmakers will join the 30 participants of the first Youth in Landscape Camp being held in three project sites near Accra from 26 to 28 October 2019,  to capture meaningful stories that will be shared by youth, communities, and experts who are working on building landscape solutions.

The short film that displays the most originality and compelling scenes will be premiered during the Global Landscapes Forum in Accra (29 – 30 October)  before a broad and multisectoral audience that is open to encouraging, positive, and  ‘outside-the-box storytelling that has been made in Ghana.

Eligibility

  • Young filmmakers between 18 and 35 years of age;
  • Creative individuals who are passionate about sustainable development, landscapes, and people, as well as holistic ways to make positive impacts;
  • Current and former students from any university, college or institute in Ghana are strongly encouraged to participate.

Benefits

The YIL and GLF will cover costs of roundtrip transportation from Accra to one of the project sites, as well as food and accommodation during the Landscape Camp.

How to apply?

Applicants must complete the following form, including links to video portfolio, before 20 September 2019.

For more information, please visit the official web page.