Are you an East African director-producer duo with a powerful short film concept? The EAccelerate Fund 2025 is now open, and it could be your gateway to funding, expert guidance, and international visibility!
What Is the EAccelerate Fund?
A visionary collaboration between the East Africa Screen Collective (EASC) and DW Akademie, now fully entrusted to Documentary Africa (DocA), the EAccelerate Fund empowers filmmakers to push boundaries and tell authentic stories from East Africa via a decolonised model of funding and mentorship.
What’s on Offer
- Up to €20,000 per film to support production and development
- Personalized mentorship throughout the filmmaking journey
- Opportunities for regional screenings, with potential for international showcases
Who Is Eligible?
- Eligible director-producer pairs must both be East African nationals
- Open to storytellers from Burundi, DRC, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Comoros, Mauritius, Madagascar
- Films must be under 20 minutes and 80% shot within East Africa
- Completion deadline: December 1, 2025
- Projects must be open to regional/international screenings.
Deadline: July 21, 2025
Projects to be completed and ready for screening by December 1, 2025
The EAccelerate Fund is more than money; it’s a chance to amplify East African voices on the screen, where they belong. With €20,000 in support, mentorship from industry pros, and pathways to festivals, this is your moment to accelerate your narrative journey.
Ready to apply? Visit Documentary Africa today and bring your short film vision to life.
