Merck Foundation FILM Awards “More Than a Mother” 2025 have been launched in partnership with African First Ladies. All African Filmmakers, Students of Film Making Training Institutions or Young Talents of Africa are invited to create and share a long or short FILMS, either drama, documentary, or docudrama to deliver strong and influential messages to address one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/ or Stopping GBV at all levels.
Merck Foundation FILM Awards Information
- Prize Money: USD 500 for each category.
Eligibility Criteria
Who can Apply?
- All African Filmmakers, Students of Film Making Training Institutions or Young Talents of Africa.
Selection Criteria
- Selection committee can decide to award more than one winner for each category based on the quality of work received.
- Winners will be publicly announced.
How To Apply for Merck Foundation Film Awards
- Please share your work as YouTube links on: submit@merck-foundation.com
- The Subject line of mail should be: Merck Foundation FILM Awards “More Than a Mother” 2025
- Details: Specify your Name, Country, Institution Name, and contact details in the email.
Application deadline: 30 September 2025
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