Applications are now open for the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) Futures_Past funding program. The Embassy of France in South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi, with the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) and in partnership with Electric South, invite applications from immersive artists in South Africa, Malawi, and Lesotho to take part in an exciting new initiative that reimagines the future of heritage through immersive storytelling.
WORTH
- Project funding.
- Access to archival collections and guidance from archivists.
- Mentorship from regional and international experts.
- Production support and technical resources.
- One team member from each selected team will travel to France to develop international relationships and partnerships.
- Opportunities for public exhibition in museums, libraries, and cultural venues.
ELIGIBILITY
- All key team members must have at least three years of experience in their respective practices. This does not apply to the trainee assistant producer.
- The director must be from and/or resident in the country where the archive is based. If the director is not currently based in the city/country where the archive is located, they must be able to travel to the archive.
- While it is preferable for other key team members to also be from or residing in the country where the archive is based, teams can include members from elsewhere in Africa, as long as the director meets the requirements.
- Each team must include at least four members: director, technologist, producer, as well as a trainee assistant producer. Additional members with relevant expertise may also be included.
- The trainee producer must be under the age of 30.
- Selection will aim for gender balance among participants, but teams of any gender composition are welcome to apply.
- Team experience, cohesion, location and the balance of skills will be assessed to ensure capacity to deliver the project.
DEADLINE: November 09, 2025
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