Documentary Africa (DocA) has a history of supporting African filmmakers across various stages of their projects. With the launch of the Shoot Your Short, we are excited to start on our venture into supporting short-form documentary content. This year, DocA will be awarding grants valued at $5,000.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be African producers of African nationality residing on the continent.
  • Have completed at least one previous film.
  • Commit to completing the short film within a year from receiving the grant.
  • Ensure the film is less than 20 minutes in duration.

Method of Application

Ready to shoot your short film? Submit your application through the official DocA Grants Portal.

• Access Guidelines for Navigating the Grants Portal

• Submission Requirements

For More Information,

Visit the Official Webpage

Application Deadline: 2nd October 2024.