EAccelerate Fund 2025 for East African Filmmakers 

Check out these AI Tools and Websites for Analysing Stocks here

EAccelerate Fund 2025 for East African Filmmakers: Overview

The EAccelerate Fund, managed by Documentary Africa (DocA) on behalf of the East Africa Screen Collective (EASC), supports East African filmmakers with funding and mentorship to develop short films. It is a continuation and localization of the DW Akademie Film Development Fund, now fully African-led and focused on decolonizing sectoral financing. The 2025 edition targets alumni of the original DW Akademie program, providing resources to bring their developed ideas to the screen.

Benefits

Up to €20,000 funding • Expert mentorship • Regional & international screenings • Project visibility and networking opportunities

Application deadline: 21st July 2025

Scholarship Categories

Film Development & Production – Short Films (max 20 minutes)

Eligibility Criteria

• The director and producer must both be East African
• Applicants must be from Burundi, DRC, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Comoros, Mauritius, or Madagascar
• 80% of the film must be shot in East Africa
• Films must not exceed 20 minutes
• Final film must be completed by December 1st, 2025
• Films must be available for regional and international screenings

Documents Required

• Project proposal
• Budget plan
• Creative vision or pitch
• Team bios and CVs
• Any supporting visual materials (if applicable)

Important Notes

• Open only to teams that include alumni of the DW Akademie Film Development Fund
• Applicants should demonstrate originality, cultural relevance, and regional storytelling

Selection Process

Proposals will be reviewed based on creativity, feasibility, team capacity, and potential for regional/international visibility. Finalists will receive mentorship and financial support.