Apply Now: UNESCO/Tamayouz Cinema Residency Empowers Young African Women Filmmakers
Deadline: 31 July 2025
UNESCO, with funding from the People’s Republic of China and in partnership with the Tamayouz Cinema Foundation, invites applications for an exceptional opportunity: a six-week filmmaking residency in Morocco exclusively for emerging African women filmmakers. The residency will take place from 15 September to 27 October 2025 in Rabat and Marrakech, two of Morocco’s most vibrant cultural cities.
This prestigious programme is implemented under the framework of the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, aiming to empower underrepresented voices in the African film industry. The residency is designed to amplify the talents of 10 women filmmakers aged 21–35, equipping them with critical industry skills while promoting cultural exchange across the continent.
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Mentorship and Production
Under the expert guidance of internationally acclaimed directors Abderrahmane Sissako and Hicham Lasri, participants will receive hands-on professional training, collaborate with fellow creatives from across Africa, and produce their own original short films during the residency. This initiative not only nurtures technical skill and storytelling craft but also encourages the building of lasting networks in Africa’s growing cinema landscape.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, applicants must:
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Identify as a woman
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Be a citizen of an African state
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Be 21–35 years old before the residency begins
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Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in film or audiovisual production
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Have written and directed at least one fiction film (short, medium, or feature), ideally screened at a festival or broadcast
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Be fluent in English and/or French
To ensure diversity, two participants will be selected from each African sub-region.
What Does the Residency Cover?
All selected filmmakers will receive:
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Round-trip travel from their home country to Morocco
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Visa and administrative support
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Accommodation, meals, and local transportation
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Professional training and production funding for short film projects
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Per diems to support personal expenses
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit the following by 31 July 2025 (midnight Paris time):
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A completed application form (available in English or French)
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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A copy of a valid passport
Applications should be sent via email to: [email protected]
About Tamayouz Cinema Foundation
The Tamayouz Cinema Foundation is a Moroccan non-profit organisation dedicated to building a competitive and inclusive film industry. With a strong focus on women empowerment, the foundation offers training, networking, and project development support for emerging filmmakers. Tamayouz also advocates for gender equality in cinema, influences cultural policy, and connects professionals across Morocco, Africa, and the Arab world.
This residency is more than a filmmaking opportunity—it’s a platform to tell African stories, connect with cultural pioneers, and take your place among the next generation of influential women in film. Don’t miss this chance to bring your vision to life!
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