International festival on cultural diversity open

Filmmakers from around the world can submit works to this international festival in Yerevan, Armenia. The Yerevan International Film Festival Golden Apricot, organized with support from Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is scheduled for July 8 to 15. The festival theme is „Crossroads of cultures and civilizations.” The festival seeks films representing diverse ethnic groups, religions and nations. The …

IWMF offers grants for women’s stories

Women journalists with three or more years of professional experience can apply for reporting grants. The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF), with support from The Secular Society, is offering Reporting Grants For Women’s Stories. The initiative aims to promote reporting on untold stories surrounding issues that impact women and girls’ daily lives worldwide. Grants, averaging US$5,000, may cover reporting-related costs including …