Deadline: 30 September 2025
The Merck Foundation FILM Awards “More Than a Mother” 2025 have been launched in partnership with African First Ladies.
Award Categories
- English
- French
- Portuguese
- Arabic
Award Information
- Prize Money: USD 500 for each category.
Eligibility Criteria
- 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.
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 publically announced.
For more information, visit African First Ladies.
