Meet the 2020 One World Media Fellows

The 2020 One World Media Fellowship has announced that it has selected twenty fellows for the distinguished programme.

The organiser of the programme has been supporting new talent from around the world.

The organiser also said it received a record-breaking number of entries from more countries than ever before, adding that the quality, diversity and passion of the applications was overwhelming.

These One World Media Fellows who are working on film, print, audio or multimedia are to produce engaging and creative media in developing countries.

The projects to be carried out by these One World Media Fellows will bring together integrity and creativity to present underreported stories that break down stereotypes and build cross-cultural connections.

The One World Media Fellowship is aimed at supporting aspiring journalists and filmmakers all over the world.

Benefits of the fellowship include;

• Year-long, remote programme of support
• £1,000 production grant
• Executive producer for your project
• One-to-one career mentorship
• Fair Reporting and Security Guidance
• Industry workshops + webinars
• Network of like-minded Fellowship alumni

READ MORE ABOUT THE FELLOWS HERE

 

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