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Lab IV: Audio-Visual and Storytelling Lab

Freetown Film Labs is a British Council programme which aims to support the development of skills required by young and emerging filmmakers, towards the development of documentary or scripted concepts to produce short films of high quality, leading to creation of job opportunities and prosperity in Sierra Leone in the long term. The programme which is co-delivered by Freetown Media Centre (Sierra Leone) and Nova Studios (UK)offers a fantastic opportunity to learn new skills, consolidate old ones, build new networks and immerse yourself in filmmaking.

The Audio-Visual and Storytelling Lab (all female lab), is the fourth in a series of five labs which make up the Freetown Film Labs. This lab will take place 01 - 05 February 2021 and will focus solely on developing the audio-visual and storytelling skills for short form documentary and commercial film production only.

The Audio-Visual and Storytelling Lab (all female lab), will be a five-day capacity building lab to support young and emerging female filmmakers, who are looking to enhance their audiovisual and story-telling capabilities. The lab will involve interactive exercises, peer-led activities, experienced trainers, etc. During the labs, all participants will work as part of a small team to produce a 2-minute short documentary or promotional film using basic equipment.

Who can apply?

The Audio-Visual and Storytelling Lab is designed for emerging female filmmakers (1-3 years’ experience) with a strong interest in documentary and commercial film production. Please note that this lab will not include drama productions. Filmmakers looking to develop dramatic concepts, should not apply. 

To apply for the Audio-Visual and Storytelling Lab (all female lab), you must meet the following criteria:

•Be an emerging female filmmaker with 1-3 years’ experience and a strong interest in documentary and commercial film production

•Have good English language skills

•Be a citizen of Sierra Leone (currently residing in the country) with a valid ID card

•Be between ages 18-50 as at the time of submitting this application form

•Did not participate at our past Audio-Visual and Storytelling Lab last year.

 

Application Process and Timelines

The application process will include 2 phases:

Phase 1: Complete and submit an application form by the deadline

·        Download the application form from our website or collect a copy at either of the offices listed below.

·   Submit a softcopy of your application and photocopy of your ID to freetownmediacentre@gmail.com OR submit a hardcopy of your application and photocopy of your ID to either of the offices listed below;

o    British Council: A. J. Momoh Street Tower Hill, Freetown.

o    Freetown Media Centre: No. 5 Soldier Street, Freetown.

Phase 2: Selected applicants (only) from phase 1 will be contacted to attend an in-person interview 

Deadline

Applications close on Wednesday, 20 January 2021

Only applicants successful in both phases described above will be offered spots on the Audio-Visual and Storytelling Lab (all female lab). Please note that this process will be very competitive as there are only 20 spots available.