Call for Filmmakers

šŸŽ¬Ā Niaje Tanzania Filmmakers!
Guess who’s back;Ā and bigger than ever?
That’s right… Sinema ConnectĀ is back,Ā and now it’sĀ SINEMA CONNECT NORTH!Ā šŸš€āœØ

Powered byĀ VIJANA@rtWORKĀ through Culture and Development East Africa (CDEA) and Goethe-Institut Tanzania, with support from theĀ European Union, Media for Development and Advocacy (MEDEA Tanzania), in partnership withĀ Youth Hub Arusha (MS-TCDC), is scaling up Sinema Connect to the next level.
This time, we’re headingĀ North;Ā to Arusha and Manyara, with one bold mission:Ā using the power of film to spark real community conversations on how climate change disproportionately affects girls and women, especially within Indigenous communities.

AtĀ Sinema Connect North, we don’t limit ā€œfilmmakerā€ to one title.
If you’re aĀ director, scriptwriter, DOP, editor, sound recordist, or creative mindĀ contributing to the filmmaking process; you belong here. šŸŽ„āœšŸ¾šŸŽ§
This program is aboutĀ building your capacity in impact filmmaking, deepening your understanding of the cause, andĀ co-creating powerful filmsĀ that speak truth, culture, and change.

Think you’ve got what it takes?
šŸ‘‰šŸ¾ We’re calling forĀ 10 Tanzanian filmmakersĀ to join this journey.
✨ Priority will be given to applicants from Indigenous communities in Arusha and Manyara.

šŸ“…Ā Application deadline:Ā 27th February 2026
šŸ“©Ā Questions?Ā Email:Ā sheilla@medeatanzania.org

This is more than a project.
It’s film. It’s justice. It’s community.
Apply now; and let your story move the North.Ā šŸ’„šŸŽ¬

NB:Ā While we acknowledge and support the use of emerging digital technologies, including AI, we kindly request that you provide authentic and original responses.

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Your Full Name *
Your Phone Number *
Your Email *
Your Gender *
Your Age *
Your AddressĀ  *
Do you identify as a member of any Indigenous community in Northern Tanzania? If yes, please specify and briefly explain your background. *
Please list and briefly describe your role(s) in the filmmaking process. *
Please share a brief overview of your background in filmmaking. Note: Sinema Connect North will consider applicants with medium-level to advanced experience only. *
Please provide links to your previous work(s) and briefly explain your role in each project. *
Please provide links to your social media profiles. *
One last question (not a deal-breaker 😊): what 3 films inspire you the most of all time? *
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