The United States (US) has invited applications from the Bangladeshi mid-career filmmakers for the 2025 Global Media Makers (GMM) Los Angeles (LA) Residency programme.
This prestigious residency and cultural exchange programme connects international filmmakers with leading US entertainment professionals, fostering a vibrant global filmmaking network, said the US Embassy in Dhaka in an announcement on Thursday.
Interested applicants need to submit their applications by June 30, 2024 (11:59 pm Bangladesh time).
Fellows are expected to cultivate a culture of mentorship in their home countries, sharing their experiences and insights with their local filmmaking communities.
Launched in 2016, Global Media Makers has evolved into a comprehensive network that supports visual storytellers worldwide.
The programme is a collaboration between Film Independent and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the US Department of State.—UNB
