EAccelerate Fund 2025 Eligibility Both Director and Producer must be East African. East African countries include: Burundi, DRC, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Comoros, Mauritius, and Madagascar. At least 80% of the footage must be shot in East Africa. Must have a Director and Producer already attached. Final film must be no longer than 20 minutes in duration. Must be able to deliver a complete short film by December 1st, 2025. Should be open to having the film […]

Open Call for Echoes of In*dependence Artists, writers, and makers Deadline: July 4 2025 In 2025 we will mark significant milestones in the history of decolonisation. Angola, Cape Verde, Mozambique, and Suriname will celebrate fifty years of independence. The Democratic Republic of Congo gained political independence in 1960, the same year Ghana became an independent republic. This autumn, The Black Archives will open the exhibition Echoes of In*dependence. Throughout the year, we will host a range of events exploring the […]

Africa’s youth are its greatest asset—over 60% are under 25. Yet, they’re often left out of global conversations like the SDGs. Muna Kalati’s SDG4Kids Animation Contest invites animators, storytellers, educators, and creatives across Africa to turn the UN Sustainable Development Goals into engaging, child-friendly animations. Let’s inspire change—one story at a time. Theme: Inspiring African Children and Youth for Sustainable Development We’re looking for outstanding animated stories that inspire, educate, and empower kids on topics like quality education, healthcare, gender […]