International Professional Development Opportunity in Tallinn
The WCSFP 2026 Global Career Accelerator is an unmissable opportunity for producers, directors and audiovisual content creators from Cape Verde who wish to take their careers to the international stage. Organised as part of the prestigious World Congress of Science and Factual Producers Based in Tallinn, Estonia, this programme has been designed to support emerging and under-represented talent in the global scientific, historical and non-fiction content industry.
Benefits and Support for Emerging Talent
Selected participants will have access to a comprehensive personalised mentoring programme, full accreditation for the conference sessions and exclusive meetings with networking with executives from major television networks and global platforms streaming. In addition, the programme offers grants and funding to cover travel and accommodation costs, ensuring that professionals from emerging ecosystems, such as that of Cape Verde, can participate actively without facing financial barriers.
Impact on Cape Verde’s Audiovisual Sector
The presence of Cape Verdean creators at an event of this scale represents a significant step towards strengthening local cultural production. Through this initiative, the country’s professionals have the opportunity to present unique narratives, establish international co-production agreements and acquire strategic tools to raise the standards of production and distribution of their projects.
How to participate
If you work in the fields of documentary filmmaking, science, history or educational content and are looking to expand your international network, please ensure you submit your application by the deadline.
- Application deadline: 14 August 2026
- Application portal: World Congress of Science and Factual Producers
- Additional information: Opportunity Desk – WCSFP 2026
