Applications are now open for WCCSP (WCSFP) Emerging Producer Bursaries 2022.
The Emergent Producer’s Bursary programme aims to provide up-and-coming scientists with a range of funding, including granting a certificate and networking opportunities.
It has the objective of welcoming and supporting young talents, and encouraging a new generation of congressmen and their representatives.
WCSFP Emerging Producers Bursary Programme
- Type: Entrepreneurs
- Organisation: World Congress of Science and Factual Producers (WCSFP)
- Country to study– UK ????????
- Gender: Men and Women
- Application Deadline: September 9, 2022
Young producers and content creators in the fields of science, history, wildlife, and non-fiction media can receive a variety of benefits through the Emerging Producers Bursary Programme, including networking opportunities and accreditation for Congress ’22, which will be held by the World Congress of Science and Factual Producers (WCSFP).
The program’s objective is to inspire a new generation of Congress members by embracing and supporting diverse young talent.
All science and non-fiction media producers and content creators, including those involved in digital, social, and gaming media, are welcomed to submit applications.
The recipients of the Emerging Producers Bursary will receive legacy discounts on accreditation for the 2022 and 2024 WCSFP, enabling new members to participate in Congress every year.
What the World Congress of Science and Factual Producers is about (WCSFP)
The World Congress of Science and Factual Producers (WCSFP) was founded by broadcasters, content providers, and producers of science and facts from all around the world.
Members get together annually for a conference in a different nation to network with coworkers at meetings and social gatherings, learn about the latest business trends, and celebrate and be inspired by the insightful information we create and disseminate.
Membership in the group is included with registration for Congress.
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Aim and Benefits of WCSFP Emerging Producers Bursary Programme
Qualified applicants will be selected to receive one of the following tiers of support for Congress ’22 taking place in Glasgow, UK, from November 28 to December 1.
Full Bursary (Tier 1)
- Full registration for Congress ’22
- Travel and four nights accommodation
- Mentorship from a Congress veteran
- Guaranteed one-on-one meetings with decision makers
- Welcome session with leading producers to help facilitate the most effective WCSFP experience
- Tailored assistance and advice to successfully navigate WCSFP
- Discounted accreditation to attend Congress 2022 and 2024
Priority for the Full Bursary will be given to producers from emerging markets and to digital media producers/content creators.
Partial Bursary (Tier 2)
- Full registration for Congress ’22
- Welcome session with leading producers to help facilitate the most effective WCSFP experience
- Tailored assistance and advice to successfully navigate WCSFP
- Discounted accreditation to attend Congress 2022 and 2024
Requirements for WCSFP Emerging Producers Bursary Programme Qualification
- Applicants must be first time WCSFP attendees;
- For Tier 1 bursaries, two priorities have been identified:
- Applicants from outside the WCSFP’s traditional attendance base (i.e. outside of Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, UK, USA)
AND/OR - Applicants who have not previously attended a major international market event.
- Applicants from outside the WCSFP’s traditional attendance base (i.e. outside of Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, UK, USA)
- The Emerging Producer Bursary Program welcomes underrepresented voices and encourages applications from across all cultural and geographic backgrounds;
- Applicants must demonstrate experience working in the science, history, wildlife or factual genres in one of the following roles: executive producer, producer, associate producer, assistant producer, or digital, gaming or social media content creator;
- Applicants should be able to demonstrate that their careers are at a stage to benefit from attendance at a large international event.
Documents Required for Application
Applicants will be required to provide the following information in their application:
- A short bio
- A current CV
- A video or audio work sample (must be in English or subtitled in English)
- A letter of support from a broadcaster or senior producer OR In lieu of a letter of support, digital media content creators may submit a letter detailing their audience reach, including information on how they interact with their audiences and numbers indicating their audience and social media reach.
- An application statement which provides more information on the applicant such as:
- The applicant’s involvement in science, history or non-fiction media
- The applicant’s most recent or current projects
- The applicant’s goals for attending Congress
How to apply for WCSFP Emerging Producers Bursary Programme 2022
Interested and qualified? Go to World Congress of Science and Factual Producers (WCSFP) on www.tfaforms.com to apply
