Become a Pioneer of Storytelling for Social Change – Apply for the Storytelling Fellowship 2024!

Become a Pioneer of Storytelling for Social Change – Apply for the Storytelling Fellowship 2024!

Are you passionate about using your creative talents to drive social change? The Storytelling Fellowship Programme is now accepting applications for its 2024 cohort. This year, we are offering up to eight fellows a comprehensive, free training programme in Impact Production. Whether you’re a professional in TV, fiction film, journalism, or any other storytelling medium, this is your chance to develop impact strategies and create meaningful change through your work.

What is Impact Production?

Impact Production is a specialized profession that has evolved over the last 18 years, beginning with documentary producers and now expanding to various creative fields such as XR, theatre, writing, and more. This programme will provide you with the skills to craft impact plans and campaigns that maximize the influence of your creative projects.

Programme Overview

The Storytelling Fellowship, running from November 2024 to June 2025, includes:

• Core Training: A 1-Week Impact Production Lab from 25-29 November 2024.
• Mentorship: A 6-month mentoring programme with monthly online sessions.
• Workshops: Case studies, hands-on activities, and group sessions.

Participants will gain a holistic understanding of impact production, learning how to develop strategies, reach target audiences, build partnerships, and create ethical and effective campaigns.

Eligibility

We invite interdisciplinary professionals from various fields, including:

• TV
• Fiction and Non-Fiction Writing
• Journalism
• Theatre
• XR/Immersive/Interactive Media
• Games
• Podcasts and Audio
• Animation
• Creative Documentary and Docufiction

Applicants must have a project that is fully developed but not yet launched, with clear social impact potential. You must have the right to work in the UK, be able to commit to the entire programme, and be in London for in-person sessions.

Deadline

Apply by Thursday, 5 September 2024, 5pm BST.
Apply Now: Apply here