Mongabay/One World Media 2025 Amazon Film Grant

They are thrilled to launch a new film grant for filmmakers and journalists working on environmental stories in South America.

For storytellers reporting on the Amazon region, this grant supports a short documentary that explores the people, environments, and challenges within this vital rainforest ecosystem.

They’re looking for character driven stories that focus on the conservation of the Amazon basin, as well as threats to the ecosystem and communities who depend upon it.

Selected applicants will receive up to $5k funding, one-to-one mentoring, Executive Producer support, and a platform to showcase their work, as well as being a part of the 2025 OWM Fellowship cohort.

• Table of Content
• About One World Media
• Amazon Film Grant
• Aim and Benefits of Amazon Film Grant
• Requirements for Amazon Film Grant Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Amazon Film Grant

Aim and Benefits of Amazon Film Grant

• Up to $5k funding for your project
• Your film hosted on Mongabay’s platforms
• Executive Producer and production support
• One-to-one mentoring
• Additional support from Mongabay on travel expenses and post-production
• Workshops and peer support as part of the one year One World Media Fellowship programme
• Membership of the One World Media global alumni network 

Requirements for Amazon Film Grant Qualification

Journalists and filmmakers reporting in the Amazon region. Eligible applicants would be from and based in these countries: Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela and French Guiana.

They’re looking for mid-career applicants, with at least 3 years of experience in their field.

Selected applicant will take part in the One World Media Fellowship 2025, as they report on their media piece.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit One World Media Grant webpage