Opportunities + Photography Feature #15

African Visual Storyteller Feature #14: Leo Thomás

At Unpublished Africa, we know that being a visual storyteller is more than just creating it’s about being seen, supported, and celebrated. Finding the right space to share your work or access meaningful opportunities isn’t always easy, but that’s exactly why we’re here. This newsletter is packed with resources, inspiration, and chances crafted just for African creatives like you. Whether you’re just starting out or building something big, we’ve got your back every step of the way.

Unpublished Africa Opportunities: African Visual Storyteller Spotlights: Showcase your work with us. Submit your work to be profiled. submission link here.

Other Opportunities:

• IOM short film contest ( Africa No Filter ) - deadline: 11 July

• Africa Narrative Film Awards(Viewers’ choice)2025 ( Africa No Filter ) - deadline: 22 July

• 2025 Philo-Photo Contest ( PHILO PHOTO ) - deadline: 15 August

• Poetry Africa Film Festival Call for Entries ( Poetry Africa ) - deadline: 20 August

• Youth Photojournalism Contest ( International Journalists' Network (IJNet) ) - deadline: 31 August

• Photography Ethics Symposium ( Photography Ethics Centre ) - deadline: 13 October

• Call For Documentary Photographers ( Imigani ) - rolling deadline

• Call For Global Collaborators ( Young Leaders For Arts and Health ) - rolling deadline

• Call For Films ( Kuza Film Hub ) - rolling deadline

• Rise Africa 2025 Photo Competition Exhibition ( Rise Africa ) - rolling deadline

• The O’Shaughnessy Fellowship ( O'Shaughnessy Ventures ) - rolling deadline

• 2026 Bertha Foundation Challenge Fellowships ( Bertha Foundation ) - rolling deadline

Your creativity isn’t just art, it’s a force that moves hearts, shifts perspectives, and shapes culture. Stick with us, we’re constantly uncovering opportunities, sharing tools to fuel your craft, and nurturing a space where African visual storytellers can truly thrive. Your voice matters. Your story carries weight. And the world? It’s more than ready to listen.

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