Opportunity Board: #16 by Afripods
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PODCAST OPPORTUNITIES
Voting is Ongoing
Voting for the African Podcast and Voice Awards is now open until August 10th!
Remember, your vote counts for 30% of the final decision, while the judges in each category will contribute 70% to make up your chances of winning.
The clock is ticking! Cast your vote now!
How to Vote:
Select the Category that you are interested in
Cast your vote by clicking on your favorite nominee.
Submit your vote.
Exclusive Radio Interview with an APVA UGANDAN NOMINEE 🤩
Join the conversation LIVE on Radiocity 97FM Uganda! This is an exciting opportunity to hear from the nominees themselves and gain insight into their work and achievements.
On today’s show, we have Felix Byaruhanga Founder & Team Lead Skyline Media From UG Tribe Podcast.
Click on the link below to listen now!
Spotify Africa Offers Free Studio Space for Nigerian Podcast Creators
Spotify Africa in partnership with Eggcorn Digital is set to offer FREE studio space for podcast production in Nigeria!
Whether you're creating audio or video content, this state-of-the-art studio is available for you to bring your ideas to life.
To secure your spot, simply fill out this form below and anticipate a response.
Don’t sleep on this opportunity!
VOICEOVER OPPORTUNITIES
Voiceover Acting Pro-Course
Join Seun Shobo for a Summer Voiceover Course for teenagers or preteens.
This course is designed to help nurture the voice of these young talents, instilling confidence and guiding them for proper mentorship as they unlock their hidden potential and find their voice in a world where low self-esteem is rising among teenagers.
Don't miss this opportunity to help find their voice and build a sustainable future.
Click on the link to register now!
SPOKEN WORD/POETRY
ZODML Poetry Prize Competition
The 2024 ZODML Poetry Prize competition is calling for submissions from student poets who want to share their voices and creativity.
Theme: Hopefulness
Deadline: August 15, 2024
Prizes: Up to N250,000
Submit an original poem (max 50 lines) in English or a Nigerian language (with English translation)
Click on the link below to submit your poem now!
Spoken Word Contest
Join the 9th Edition of the Spoken Word Contest and win amazing prizes!
This opportunity is open to Nigerians living in Nigeria, teens and adults only, online contest, is open to everyone regardless of location in Nigeria.
How to Participate:
Create a video reciting an original poem (can be a previous work)
Video can be recorded using a phone or standard equipment
Maximum video length: 3 minutes
Upload video and register on the website
Receive a confirmation voting link
The registration ends on August 9th, 2024 and voting starts on August 10th, 2024.
You stand a chance to win up to up to N500,000. Click on the link below to register now.
MEDIA
Abuja Photo Festival
From cave painting to artificial intelligence. Humans have sort ways to preserve its identity, experiences and observations through visual symbolism.
Is visual storytelling therefore a man's search for immortalisation?
Date: 21st - 26th October, 2024.
Click on the link below to register now.
Eastern Nigeria International Film Festival (ENIFF)
Eastern Nigeria International Film Festival
Submit your film now and be a part of the largest celebration of independent filmmaking in Easter Nigeria. Showcase your masterpiece, network with industry, win grand prizes, and many more.
Deadline: August 31st, 2024.
Click on the link to submit now.
Short Film Fund
The Short Film Fund is now open for submission.
Submit your script by August 20th and win a production grant to launch your filmmaking career!
Visit the link below to submit now.
CREATIVE SHOWCASE
Into The Podverse with Tony Doe
Episode: The Indie African Podcaster Edition
Into The Podverse with Tony Doe explores the latest innovations, challenges, and opportunities for podcasters from an African perspective.
In this episode, Tony introduces a new edition called The Indie African Podcaster Edition.🎙
Recognizing the lack of tailored guidance for African creators, this innovative show offers actionable advice and insights designed for emerging African storytellers.
Looking forward to more episodes like this? Visit the link below.
Don’t forget to stay plugged in.
OTHERS
Haven’t found the perfect fit? Here are some extra opportunities for you to check out!
Loeries Creative Awards. October 7-11, 2024 Click here
The Letter Review Prize for Short Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Unpublished Books Register here
B3 Festival of the Moving Image. 13th October 2024. Click here
With Love
APVA Editor.