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PODCAST OPPORTUNITIES
Video’s Rise in Podcasting: Shaping the Future of Engagement and Consumption Trends
Join Tom Webster as he presents key insights from Sounds Profitable's latest “Podcast Landscape” study, which analyzes podcast consumption habits.
In this session, Giancarlo Bizzaro, VP of Sales at Crooked Media, will also share how these findings compare to their data on podcast audiences.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Click on the link below to register for this webinar.
Podcast Business School: Free Webinar Workshop
Join a FREE 90-minute workshop on November 19th and learn how to avoid common podcasting errors that can hurt your download numbers.
Click on the link below to register for FREE!
SPOKEN WORD/POETRY
Colorado Prize for Poetry
The Colorado Prize for Poetry is an international manuscript contest is offering you the chance to have your poetry collection published.
Submit a manuscript of 48–100 pages with any theme or style, and take the next step in your literary journey!
Deadline: 14th January 2025.
Click on the link below for more information and submit your work.
Orange Poetry Film Festival
Orange Poetry Film Festival is looking for passionate individuals to volunteer for the event happening on the 29th of November, 2024.
Get a chance to Gain hands-on experience working behind the scenes at a dynamic cultural event. Build connections with artists, filmmakers, and like-minded creatives. Play an active role in creating a memorable and vibrant celebration of art and storytelling.
Click on the link below to volunteer now!
Poetry Journal Submission
Are you a poet seeking to showcase your talent and share your voice with an engaged audience? Poetry Journal is excited to announce an open call for submissions for our upcoming issue
Deadline: 30th December, 2024.
Visit the link below for more information and to make an entry now!
Sillerman First Book Prize
The Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poets is now open!
This is an opportunity for all African poets who haven’t published a full-length poetry collection. There are prizes to be won and you don't want to miss it.
Submission is open until December 1st, 2025.
Eligibility: African poets writing in English.
To learn more and submit, click on the link below.
Pyros Performance Art Academy
In celebration of their third anniversary Pyros Performance Art Academy is open to receive submission for the Write-A-Thon competition.
The theme of this edition is The Many Flirations of Time.
How to enter: The Poem must be written by you.
No plagiarism.
Animated text videos are invalid.
Entry must use hashtags #writeathonNov24 #pyroqsat3.
Deadline: 20th November, 2024.
Click on the link below for more information and to apply.
MEDIA
YouthGive Africa Contest
The YouthGive Africa Contest is inviting young storytellers from across the African continent to share their powerful stories of generosity and explore the rich traditions of #AfricanGiving.
Deadline: 30th November, 2024.
Are you ready to share your story and be among the lucky winners? Click on the link below to share now!
16th Durban FilmMart
Project submissions for the 16th Durban FilmMart are now open!
Showcase your feature films, documentaries, or series projects with Africans in one of the three key creative roles (writers, directors, and producers). Winners will be announced in May 2025.
Deadline: January 19, 2025.
Apply now via the link below.
Playwright Commision
The Writers Room is awarding GHC10,000 to two Ghanaian playwrights to develop a new full-length play, along with dramaturgical support, mentorship, and a staged reading.
Click on the link below to register now!
CREATIVE SHOWCASE
Everything Voiceovers Podcast
Episode: The Animation Industry is Rising in Nigeria ft. Ace Wondaz
This episode features a conversation about the steady rise of comic book culture and animation in Nigeria featuring Akano Charles Junior, aka Ace Wondaz.
Click on the link below to listen to this juicy episode.
OTHERS
Haven’t found the perfect fit? Here are some extra opportunities for you to check out!
Audio Engineer for Video Podcasts. Deadline: November 20, 2024. Click here
Podcast Training Workshop: Finding your voice(over) and Tracking Narration like a Pro. January 8, 2025. Click here
Calibre Essay Prize. Deadline: 28 January 2025. Click here
2025 AVBOB Poetry Competition. Deadline: 30th November 2024. Click here
Rattle's Ekphrastic Challenge. Deadline: 30th December, 2024. Click here
Tabula Rasa Review. Deadline: 31 December, 2025. Click here
With Love
APVA Editor.