MFP SCHOLARSHIPS
One of MFP’s founding goals was to train and nurture a new generation of Malagasy wildlife and conservation filmmakers and photographers. So we are very excited to announce that we have launched a new scholarship program in conjunction with Wildscreen and the Randriambololona Memorial Scholarship Awards.
We have recently signed an annual rolling agreement with Madagascar National Parks (MNP) which allows us to film and photograph in all of Madagascar’s incredible marine and terrestrial parks. We plan to use this unique access to not only highlight the importance of national parks but to give real world training and experience in the field to early or mid-career Malagasy wildlife filmmakers and photographers.
MEET OUR FIRST SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT
π¦π Meet Herizo Randrianandrasana, MFP’s first Scholarship Student! We are very excited to welcome him to the team and for him to train with us over the next two months. π’ π₯The scholarship’s focus is on training Malagasy nationals in wildlife and environmental filmmaking and photography. Its ultimate goal is to create awareness around conservation and help to empower a new generation of impactful Malagasy storytellers. πΏπ¦ πππ Thanks to Wildscreen’s support, Herizo will receive a salary and the Aina Madagascar Film Fellowship will cover his travel and living expenses. Let us all applaud him for his commitment to learning and desire to help safeguard Madagascar's incredible biodiversity.πΎπ Follow him on this journey on our social media: #herizoscholarship π€π
YOU CAN READ ALL ABOUT HIS EXPERIENCE IN THIS
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IN MEMORY OF TSITOHAINA RANDRIAMBOLOLONA
MANY THANKS TO WILDSCREEN FOR THEIR SUPPORT
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS
Are you interested in film and photography and would like to improve your skills and gain valuable experience through working with experienced professionals? Here at MFP we are always looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about wildlife, conservation and film and photography. Please apply by sending the listed materials below to info@madafp.com
We deal with each application on a case by case basis but applicants should ideally meet most or all of the criteria below:
- Have a film-making & photography background. We are looking for early or mid-career applicants
- Students with experience in biological research or conservation
- Be a Malagasy National
- Speak Malagasy, French and preferably English.
- Be computer literate and familiar with the basics of video and photo editing software.
Details of the position:
- Full time (40hrs/week approx).
- The Randriambololona Memorial Scholarship Award will cover all accommodation, travel and living costs during the scholarship period.
- Wildscreen will provide a salary for the student.
- The scholarship program will be over a one month period. This will include one to one training with our experienced team and practical experience in the field putting those skills to use at one or more of Madagascar National Parks sites. All applicants must be physically fit and be prepared to hike and carry camera equipment.
- The successful applicant’s skill levels will be assessed and then a training program will be created around their skill level and prime interests and career goals.
How to Apply:
- Please send a CV and a portfolio of previous work to info@madafp.com. The CV and cover letter can be in either Malagasy, French or English.
- Write a cover letter of no more than 500 words explaining why you want to be a wildlife/environmental filmmaker and / or photographer.
- Please note that a video or in person interview will be required for those that reach the final round of applications.