Opportunities + Photography Feature #9

African Visual Storyteller feature #9:

We at Unpublished Africa are committed to creating, and sharing opportunities for African Visual storytellers. Applying for opportunities can feel daunting, but they will help you build a sustainable career. Here are a few we found that are open to African visual storytellers:

Unpublished Africa Opportunities: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

Other Opportunities for Photographers and Videographers:

• Digital Content Creator (Digital Content Creator) - deadline: 27 May

• Social Media Content Creator (Kaldo Interiors Limited) - deadline: 30 May

• Akisi Photography Residency (Dar Foto Festival) - deadline: 31 May

• Women by Women (PhotoVogue) - 1 June

• Open Call (World Congress of Architects) - 2 June

• Documentary Film Fellowship (StoryMi Academy) - deadline 6 June

• Mentorship Award (Through The Lens Collective) - deadline: 14 June

• Women Photograph Grants (Women Photograph) - deadline: 15 June

• Canex Shorts (Canex) - deadline: 30 June

• CitiesWithWater (ICLEI) - deadline: 30 June

• SOTAMBE Zambia International Film Festival (Sotambe) - deadline: 1 July

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

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

• Open Call for Women Journalists (HerPress) - rolling deadline

• Call For Documentary Photographers (Imigani) - rolling deadline

We believe powerful stories deserve powerful platforms. Follow us for more information on grants, festivals, and mentorships that help African visual storytellers like you grow, connect, and shine.

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