Meta/Africa No Filter Future Africa Program 2022 for Extended Reality Creators ($30,000 Grants)

Meta/Africa No Filter Future Africa Program 2022: Are you a storyteller who has worked with 360 video, augmented,virtual, or mixed reality? Are you interested in using immersive technologies to tell your African story?

When is the Application Deadline:

7th January 2022

Tell Me About Meta/Africa No Filter Future Africa Program:

Africa No Filter, in partnership with Electric South, Imisi 3D and Meta, invites Extended Reality Creators to apply for grants of up to $30,000 to support the production and development of new content. In a bid to support a thriving XR Ecosystem, Africa No Filter will be commissioning work which uses immersive technology to tell exciting stories about Africa. Grantees will be supported with on-going mentorship and production support by Electric South and will also have the opportunity to showcase their projects in a virtual or in-person showcase.

Africa No Filter (ANF) is a donor collaborative that supports the development of nuanced and contemporary stories that shift stereotypical and harmful narratives within and about Africa.

Which Fields are Eligible?

• 360 video
• Virtual reality
• Augmented reality
• Mixed Reality

What Type of Scholarship is this?

Grants

Who can apply for Meta/Africa No Filter Future Africa Program?

• Applicant must be at least 18 years old
• Must be living on the continent and be of African descent
• Must have previous experience with  XR content creation and at least 1 completed XR project
• Must have a portfolio of work accessible online
• Proposed project must be completed within 6 months
• Applicant must be available on the dates below if selected

Which Countries are Eligible?

African countries

How Many Awards will be Given?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of Meta/Africa No Filter Future Africa Program?

Africa No Filter, in partnership with Electric South, Imisi 3D and Meta, invites Extended Reality Creators to apply for grants of up to $30,000 to support the production and development of new content. In a bid to support a thriving XR Ecosystem, Africa No Filter will be commissioning work which uses immersive technology to tell exciting stories about Africa. Grantees will be supported with on-going mentorship and production support by Electric South and will also have the opportunity to showcase their projects in a virtual or in-person showcase.

Selected Grantees will also be invited to virtually attend Electric South’s Creators Lab  in February 2022.

How to Apply for Meta/Africa No Filter Future Africa Program:

Apply here

Visit Future Africa Program Webpage for Details