A big opportunity for local creatives, from performing artists to cultural entrepreneurs, is on the cards with the Création Africa initiative!
South Africa (30 January 2024) — The final call for Création Africa applications has been issued, and any emerging creatives and cultural entrepreneurs or businesses in South Africa are invited to put their visions forward.
A R24 million initiative by the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs coordinated by the Embassy of France and the French Institute of South Africa, Création Africa showcases itself as big opportunity for creative growth. Those in the performing arts, film and television, museums, gaming, animation, XR and VR, as well as other movers and shakers, are encouraged to apply.
Given that some of the biggest issues for creatives are getting your foot in the door to funding and network expansions, the initiative hopes to open those doors and in turn, help South Africa’s untapped potential in the creative sector flourish.
“Création Africa is about cultural and creative endeavours; It’s a catalyst for cultural entrepreneurs who will be benefitting from an incubation program, funding and connections with investors,” shares Mr David Martin, the Ambassador of France to South Africa.
He adds that the initiative aims to provide tailored training and mentoring to help seed funding through an expansive creative network. Grants will be allocated based on the financial needs of the projects once the incubation programme is complete, and participating projects will be exposed to global networking opportunities.
Applications have already poured in since the Open Call, which has led to the application deadline being extended to 31 January.
You can find the application and all the details here.
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