African Art + Filmmaking Workshop
AFRISOS, in partnership with the Arete Arts Foundation, presents the African Art + Filmmaking Workshop—an exciting opportunity that will bring together 30 aspiring creatives and environmentalists to gather in Togo for a 3-day intensive storytelling film workshop. Nine of them will be West African filmmakers, and you can be one of them!
The participants will be organized into 9 storytelling triads that include one practicing artist, one talented filmmaker and one conservationist. Each team will work together for 3 days to produce a 90 second short film. The workshop will be led by the mentors Jigar Ganatra, Melody Sky, Richard Camp, Hugues Akpona and Jan van der Does. The finished films will be showcased in a mini film fest at the end of the workshop. The winning team stands a chance to win exciting prizes and a grant of $3,500.
The cohort will engage with Arete’s year-round efforts to spark dialogue about the environment and climate issues through art.
Why Join the Workshop?
Gain hands-on experience in filmmaking and digital storytelling from industry experts.
Join a global network of artists and conservationists, collaborating with African storytellers to create impactful narratives on environmental preservation.
Deepen your understanding of Togo’s and West Africa’s natural heritage and the importance of protecting terrestrial and marine ecosystems.
Showcase your work at the film fest and award ceremony in Lomé, Togo and social media and press coverage through collective networks of all individuals and organizations involved.
Eligibility & Application Process
This opportunity is All Expenses Paid, which means that we will cover your transport, accommodation, food, and stay between your departure and arrival back to your home country.
Nine participants will be selected from across the West African countries of Togo, Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Senegal.
Experience: Participants will be selected based on expressed interest and commitment to the terms and their track record of working (paid or unpaid) in their fields.
Important Details:
Participants are required to arrive in Lomé via road no later than May 8, 2025, and plan their departure after May 12.
Participants will be required to bring their own laptop and filmmaking equipment (Camera and sound recorder).
Participants are responsible for their own visas. Visas can be obtained online from here.
Ready to Apply?
Applications open until April 15th, 2025
To apply, simply fill out the form below. We look forward to receiving your application!
