SSP filmmakers and organizations are paired according to proximity in location and culture. Please do apply, as organizations are actively applying simultaneously, and matching will occur in December. If the final cohort of organizations does not include organizations located where you are, this may not be the right fit. However, filmmakers who are final contenders will be invited to join the Video Consortium as members and gain access to additional tools and resources.

Yes! However, the organization must be currently or previously supported by the Skoll Foundation. Unfortunately, organizations that have not been funded by Skoll are not eligible for this specific program.

Yes. If you are a current or past Skoll grantee, and you have partners or sub-grantees whose work is deeply aligned with yours, they can apply as well. Please make sure they note the relationship in the application, as we might not be familiar with them.

You can catch SSP Africa's films here. SSP Latin America's films are still in production.

Each filmmaker will receive a $1,500 stipend for participation and a $4,500 budget per film, paid directly to you. This budget will translate to approximately 2-4 days of on-location filming (with your partner organization) and a month of editing. You’ll be supported throughout this process with production guidance and mentorship to ensure you create a successful film — that clearly speaks to your partner organization’s mission and that you can use to generate new, future work.

Please see above “program details.” Please note that when you’re not in production, you will be supporting fellow filmmakers with guidance and offering notes, while also learning new production techniques through the professional development aspect of the program. You can expect approximately 2+ hours/per week (or more, based on your preference) to be allotted to the collaboration/support/learning community beyond the time on the video being produced.

Absolutely! You have the flexibility to apply individually or as a team. If applying separately, you can mention each other in your applications. s. Alternatively, if you wish to hire someone for a specific role using a portion of your production budget, you can apply alone and mention their name for consideration. Each film will have one lead and a total budget of $4500. If you choose to partner on a film, you can split the budget as you see fit.

Pairs will be created based on alignment of your skillset and interests and the organization’s mission, as well as your proximity to your organization’s desired filming location(s).

VC will help oversee and “EP” (executive produce) the entire process: your direct contact will be the VC program’s managers and we will have additional team members help with finishing the film and launching it into the world. Skoll and VC will provide notes on drafts (in addition to the featured orgs) and will showcase all finished films on their respective platforms.

We will notify you with final decisions between November and December and the program will start in January, 2025.

Please email ssp@videoconsortium.org with any additional questions.

You can catch SSP Africa's films here. SSP Latin America's are still in production.

$6,000 per film, paid directly to your filmmaker-partner, which includes access to gear for filmmakers, and a limited additional stipend for necessary filmmaker travel. For reference, this means there will be approximately 2-4 days of on-location filming (with your organization/partners), 1-3 featured characters/interviews and weeks of off-site editing — during this period, you will be consulted regularly to give feedback on video briefs, shot lists, and video drafts. If needed, SSP provides an additional stipend for your team’s travel/per diem during production.

Your organization will be responsible for providing guidance to the filmmaker on the scope and direction of the project, and access to subjects and locations. You will be asked to provide clear, actionable feedback on project briefs and in-progress drafts. (One main point of contact from your organization who can gather all stakeholder’s notes typically works best so the filmmaker receives clear direction.) For some projects we may also work with you to create a release plan for the film (social media, website, live events, etc.). And if you have never made a film before, that is ok! Our team is here to help.

No, this program will only fund the production of films in documentary/nonfiction format, which means that no animations, graphic/text driven stories, or narrative/fiction projects will be considered.

Absolutely. Please email us at ssp@videoconsortium.org and we'll provide an application.

Filmmakers will be chosen based on the strength and alignment of their past work and proximity to your organization and filming location(s).

You will have support through the entire process. The program manager for the Solutions Storytelling Project will be your direct contact for questions or needs, you will meet monthly with your fellow SSP organizations, and additional team members from SSP will help you finish the film and launch it in the world.

We will notify you with final decisions in mid- to late-November.

Of course. Please email ssp@videoconsortium.org and we will work with you to create a focused application.

Yes. Each organization can submit up to three applications or project proposals for consideration.

Definitely. Please add a link to the film in your application as a reference example.

Most films will be between 4 and 15 minutes.

Possibly! Please email ssp@videoconsortium.org to express future interest.

If the story or work involves a partner or beneficiary of a Skoll awardee/grantee, they may apply as well.

Yes! If you are a current or past grantee, your organization is eligible to apply.