Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

December 15, 2026

251 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

ConnectHER Fellowship

Overview: The ConnectHER Fellowship invites past ConnectHER filmmakers to become mentors and changemakers in their own communities.

What Fellows Receive:

  • Training and mentorship

  • Stipend (amount not specified)

  • Ongoing support

  • Leadership opportunity to conduct filmmaking and storytelling workshops
  • Program Focus: Fellows lead at least four (some materials indicate five mandatory) filmmaking and storytelling workshops teaching peers and youth how to use film as a tool for social change. Through this peer-to-peer model, Fellows build creative confidence, strengthen local networks, and amplify new voices that might otherwise go unheard.

    Geographic Scope: Global

    Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a past ConnectHER Film Festival (CHFF) filmmaker/applicant

  • Must have reliable internet access

  • Must be available for virtual training sessions

  • Must be able to submit all required documentation

  • Must commit to teaching 5 mandatory workshops (12 hours total)

  • Must ensure 70% of workshop attendees are female

  • Experience teaching or mentoring others is preferred but not required

  • Preference for applicants with access to equipment or space
  • Application Information: Applications are submitted via online form at connecther.org/connecther-fellows/

    Contact: connecther@connecther.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Period: November 15 - December 15, 2025 (Next cycle opens November 15, 2026)

    Required Information:

    1. Personal Information
    - Email address
    - First and last name
    - Phone number
    - Country
    - City/Town
    - Gender

    2. ConnectHER Background
    - Title(s) and year(s) of CHFF submission(s)
    - Awards received from ConnectHER (if any)
    - Link to past CHFF film(s) if available
    - Description of films/media created outside CHFF
    - Participation in other ConnectHER events

    3. Motivation Questions
    - Why do you want to be a ConnectHER Fellow?
    - What does filmmaking mean to you personally?
    - How will this fellowship help your community?

    4. Workshop Requirements
    - Do you have reliable internet access? (Yes/No)
    - Have you ever taught or mentored others before? (Yes/No)
    - How will you ensure 70% of attendees are female?

    5. Commitment & Availability
    - Are you available for virtual training sessions? (Yes/No)
    - Will you be able to submit all required docs? (Yes/No)
    - Do you already have access to equipment or space? (Yes/No)
    - Can you teach 5 mandatory workshops (12 hr)? (Yes/No)

    6. Media & Consent
    - Do you consent to share media from workshops? (Yes/No)
    - Submit link to 1-minute intro video about yourself

    7. Final Declaration
    - Confirm accuracy of information
    - Type signature (name)

    Submission Format: Online application form

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-programsmentoringartswomen

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