Deadline: August 20, 2025
The Amazon Film Grant 2025 is now open for applications, offering a unique opportunity for mid-career journalists and filmmakers to create powerful short documentaries that capture the realities, challenges, and beauty of the Amazon region. This grant, delivered by One World Media in partnership with Mongabay, aims to spotlight character-driven storytelling focused on environmental conservation, ecosystem threats, and the lives of communities who depend on the Amazon for survival.
With up to US $5,000 in funding and additional professional support, this programme is designed to help storytellers bring authentic and compelling Amazon narratives to an international audience.
About the Amazon Film Grant 2025
The Amazon Film Grant 2025 seeks to amplify voices and stories from one of the most critical and biodiverse regions in the world. Applicants will produce a 10-minute short documentary that highlights:
- Urgent environmental conservation issues
- The impact of climate change and ecosystem degradation
- The resilience, traditions, and livelihoods of Amazon communities
The chosen filmmaker will receive not just funding, but also mentorship, editorial guidance, and professional exposure through Mongabay and the One World Media Fellowship.
Who Can Apply?
This opportunity is open to mid-career journalists and filmmakers who have at least three years of professional experience. Applicants should either:
- Be from the Amazon region, or
- Be reporting on issues affecting the Amazon
Eligible Countries
Applications are welcomed from individuals connected to the following countries:
Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela, and French Guiana.
What the Grant Offers
Successful applicants will receive:
- Up to US $5,000 to produce their short documentary (approx. 10 minutes)
- Mentorship and executive producer support throughout the production process
- Editorial exposure via Mongabay’s global platforms
- A place in the 2025 One World Media Fellowship cohort, which includes:
- Specialised workshops
- Peer-to-peer learning
- Networking opportunities with industry leaders
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 20 August 2025
Applicants are encouraged to submit well-developed proposals ahead of the deadline to allow for review and refinement.
Why Apply?
The Amazon Film Grant 2025 is more than just a funding opportunity—it’s a platform to bring under-reported Amazon stories to a global stage. With financial backing, expert guidance, and a strong distribution network, selected filmmakers will have the tools and reach to create work that can influence awareness, advocacy, and change.
Summary Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Grant Name | Amazon Film Grant 2025 |
| Focus | Short documentary (~10 minutes) on Amazon conservation, threats, and communities |
| Eligible Applicants | Mid-career journalists/filmmakers with 3+ years of experience |
| Eligible Countries | Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela, French Guiana |
| Funding | Up to US $5,000 |
| Additional Support | Mentorship, producer support, exposure via Mongabay, One World Media Fellowship inclusion |
| Deadline | 20 August 2025 |
How to Apply
If you meet the eligibility criteria, prepare your pitch and supporting documents, ensuring your story is character-driven, relevant to Amazon conservation, and has a clear visual and narrative plan.
🔗 Click here to apply for the Amazon Film Grant 2025
🔗 Read more about the programme
Contact grantsdatabase.org for proposal drafting, refining, and review to maximise your chances of success.
