Thursday, September 15, 2022

DW Akademie Film Development Fund for East African Filmmakers 2022 (Apply Here)

 DW Akademie Film Development Fund for East African Filmmakers 2022 Review, Step by Step Guide on How to Apply for Deutsche Welle (DW) Akademie Film Development Fund for Filmmakers 2022/2023.

How to Apply for DW Akademie Film Development Fund 2022


The 2022 DW Akademie Film Development Fund for Filmmakers portal is now open for every East African Filmmakers that are interested to be part of them. Kindly go through the article below to see how to apply without making mistakes.

About DW Akademie Film Development Fund for Filmmakers 2022/2023

We want to support creatives in developing film projects who may otherwise struggle to get their voices heard and their stories told and thus contribute to social change and freedom of expression. 



We accept that free media and dependable news-casting are fundamental around the world. Given Germany's set of experiences, we accept that individuals ought to have the option to unreservedly communicate their perspectives and approach autonomous wellsprings of data. We believe this to be a significant essential for harmony and a majority rules system.

DW Akademie Film Development Fund for East African Filmmakers (Summary)

  • Category: Entrepreneurs
  • Organization: DW Akademie
  • Country to study> Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda
  • Course to study: Not specified
  • Application Deadline: October 24, 2022.

DW Akademie Film Development Fund Interview date, Process and Venue 2022/2023


What is being supported?

Eligible formats are narrative, documentary or hybrid feature-length films (at least 60 minutes) currently in development.  


The fund focuses on the development stage of a film’s overall production. This is the phase for creating ideas, writing screenplays, acquiring financing, contracting rights, etc.  

Development activities eligible for funding include, but are not limited to: work on a screenplay; research (travel); production of a mood reel; participation in labs (lab and travel fees); acquiring financing for production (work on further funding applications, travel to festivals, etc.); location and/or character/protagonist scouting, etc.  

Is my project eligible to receive support?

Your project is eligible to receive support if:

  • It is currently in development
  • It is a narrative, documentary or hybrid feature film (more than 60 minutes).

If you are unsure whether your planned activities are eligible for funding, please contact DW Akademie: dw-akademie.film-fund@dw.com.

2022 DW Akademie Film Development Fund for East African Filmmakers Aim and Benefits


We offer filmmakers a combination of financial support (maximum 10,000€) for the development of projects up to production stage and a tailor-made training program.

East African Filmmakers DW Akademie Film Development Fund Qualification Requirements 2022/2023


To be able to apply, you must fulfill two main eligibility requirements:

  • Applicant is expected to possess a track record as a filmmaker. This means that we require that you have released at least one production either internationally or locally (e.g., theatrical release, screening in a national or international festival, TV broadcast, digital third-party broadcast, streaming/VOD).  This can also be a short film.
  • He or She must be a citizen and a permanent resident of the country for which the call for application is open. If you are from the country but live in the diaspora, you are unfortunately not eligible.

How to Apply for 2022 DW Akademie Film Development Fund Ethiopia, Uganda, & Tanzania


For more details, visit DW Akademie website.

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