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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Her Way Studios is Hiring!
Her Way Studios is looking for a Videographer / Video Editor to join its growing team.
This role is ideal for a creative professional who understands framing, lighting, and visual storytelling, and can bring ideas to life both behind the camera and in the editing process. The selected candidate will work across filming and post-production, contributing to visually compelling projects.
Requirements:
→ At least 2 years of experience in videography and editing.
→ Strong understanding of cinematography and visual storytelling
→ Excellent editing instincts and attention to detail
If this sounds like you, they would love to see your work and collaborate on creating beautiful projects together.
Visit the link below for more information
Filamujuani Foundation is Hiring!
Filamujuani Foundation is hiring Film Trainers for the Filamu Creatives 6 – Kisumu Cohort.
This opportunity is ideal for industry professionals passionate about storytelling, mentorship, and creating opportunities for the next generation of filmmakers. Selected trainers will play a key role in guiding and equipping young creatives across different areas of film production.
Open Positions:
→ Trainer – Scriptwriting, Directing & Production Management (PM)
→ Trainer – Photography, Videography & Lighting
→ Trainer – Sound (On-Location & Post-Production)
→ Trainer – Editing
Location: Kisumu County
Deadline: March 25, 2026
Be part of a growing effort using film to empower creatives and open up new opportunities across Kenya.
Apply via the link in bio.
Pitch Your Story to Minority Africa
Minority Africa is looking for writers, journalists, and filmmakers to tell solutions-focused stories about minorities across Africa. Share how communities are responding, innovating, and creating impact.
New voices and personal connections to the story are highly encouraged. Commissions range from $100–$200.
Visit the link below to pitch your story.
WEBINARS/WORKSHOPS/COURSES
Business Podcasters Meetup
Podground is hosting a Business Podcasters Meetup, an online gathering designed to help podcasters connect, collaborate, and have meaningful conversations beyond social media.
This free meetup is a good fit for podcasters looking to build community, exchange ideas, and grow alongside others in the space.
Date: March 25, 2026
Time: 11AM CST
Entry: Free
Visit the link below to register now.
Rudiments of Voice Acting and Voice Overs for Beginners.
Master Your Craft returns this April with something for you.
Join the Rudiments of Voice Acting and Voice Overs for Beginners — a practical session focused on delivery, expression, and how to use voiceovers to strengthen your content.
Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your sound, this is a place to begin.
Date: April 4 – 25, 2026
Visit the link below to register!
Three (3) Days Workshop for Female Creatives
Poetry Village, in collaboration with Hailerz, is hosting a 3-Day Creative Workshop for Female Creatives this April.
Under the theme “Voices That Refuse Silence,” this workshop creates space for women to express, build confidence, and strengthen their creative voice within a supportive community.
Date: 26th - 28th April, 2026
Click the link below for more information.
SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS/COMPETITIONS
Radio Workshop & Audio Flux Present: Circuit 07
Audio Flux, in collaboration with Radio Workshop, is inviting audio makers around the world to participate in Circuit 07: Trash or Treasure, a creative audio storytelling challenge focused on climate change.
How to participate:
• Respond to the theme “Trash or Treasure”
• Run exactly three minutes
• Tell a climate story that is meaningful to you
• Incorporate a discarded object you’ve found (or will find)
• Include at least one sound recorded in Cyrus’s studio
Deadline: April 6, 2026
Prize: Four selected producers will receive $750 each
Visit the link below for more details.
The Art Place Poetry Slam 2.0
The Art Place (TAP) is calling on poets and spoken word artists across the country to take part in TAP Poetry Slam 2.0, happening in Jos, Plateau State, this April 2026.
If you are a poet or spoken word artist with something meaningful to say, this is an opportunity to share your voice on a national stage and connect with other creatives.
Deadline: 31st March 2026.
Visit the link below for more information.
Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts
Young Nigerian filmmakers (ages 18–35) are invited to tell authentic stories that explore what defines us individually and collectively, from belonging, heritage, and transformation to language, faith, gender, and memory.
Prize: USD $20,000
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Don’t miss this opportunity. Visit the link below for more details.
CREATIVE SHOWCASE
The Spillers Podcast
Episode: Why we Struggle Finding Purpose
On this episode of The Spillers Podcast, ODG & Dera explore what purpose really means, from a faith-based perspective to the realities of everyday life.
They unpack the questions many people wrestle with, sharing honest insights, personal experiences, and a few light moments along the way, as they make sense of purpose beyond the surface.
Click on the link below to listen to the full episode.
OTHERS
Haven’t found the perfect fit? Here are some extra opportunities for you to check out!
WeTalkSound is Hiring! | Job| Deadline: May 6th, 2026. Click here
Poetry Africa Boardroom Slammers | Competition | Deadline: Deadline: 23 March 2026. Click here
Call for Submissions: Narrative Landscape Press Now Open | Competition | Deadline: Date: March 31st, 2026. Click here
Rough Cut Lab Africa: Call for Submission | Competition | Deadline: 3rd April, 2026. Click here
The Annual Bridgette James Poetry Competition 2026 | Competition | Deadline: 30th April, 2026. Click here
FAME Short Film Festival: Call for Submission | Competition | Deadline: 22nd May, 2026. Click here
With Love,
APVA Editor.