EAccelerate Fund
Call for Proposals: Business Plan Development for East African Screen Collective (EASC) 📣

About Us
The East African Screen Collective (EASC) is a coalition of companies and organizations advocating for narrative sovereignty in the screen-based sectors (TV, film and digital) in Eastern Africa. The collective aims to increase the production and export of content from the region, supporting the sector’s stabilization and growth.
Objective
Develop a comprehensive and actionable business plan for the East African Film Fund, assessing strategic opportunities, funding mechanisms, operational structure, and sustainability options, building off the program model and values work already created by EASC. The Research and Development (R&D) phase of this project has been successfully completed.
Scope of Work
Business Plan Development:
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- Develop a detailed Results-Based Management (RBM) framework based on the program model designed by EASC for both project and slate funding financial support.
- Include sections on the program model, strategic partnerships plan, governance structure, and operational procedures.
- Prepare a detailed operational budget outlining resource allocation, administrative expenses, and funding distribution mechanisms.
Fundraising Strategy:
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- Formulate a fundraising strategy, leveraging insights from both arts, development, employment, corporate, government and nonprofit sources.
- Include potential funding sources, partnership opportunities, and strategic alignment for enhanced fundraising effectiveness.
Deliverables
- Production of materials:
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- Business Plan including operational budget
- Program Model and RBM
- Finance Plan and Fundraising Strategy including a pitch deck
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- Presentation of key findings and recommendations to EASC
Timeline
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- Submission deadline October 22, 2025
- Contracting is November 1, 2025
- Rough Draft deliverable for Jan 1, 2026
- Complete delivery of final materials and presentation is by Jan 31, 2026
Submission Requirements
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- Proposal outlining methodology, team expertise/prior experience, timeline, and detailed budget breakdown by task area.
- Cost quote broken down by activities.
Evaluation Criteria
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- Depth of analysis and strategic recommendations.
- Demonstrated understanding of regional film industry dynamics.
- Cost-effectiveness and clarity of deliverables.
2024
Grantees
The East Africa Screen Collective (EASC) has chosen four East African filmmakers to receive up to €20,000 and personalized training from the EAccelerate Fund. The selected filmmakers are Neema Ngelime from Tanzania, Dilman Dila and Patience Nitumwesiga from Uganda, and Habtamu Gebrehiwot from Ethiopia.
The Fund will support them to produce short films based on previously developed film ideas. For grantees without a producer, the program will facilitate connections to experienced professionals from the region.
Neema Ngelime (TZ)

Habtamu Gebrehiwot (ETH)

Dilman Dila (UG)

Patience Nitumwesiga (UG)

EASC at Berlinale
This year, EASC presented the four groundbreaking short fims at Berlinale, marking a major milestone for East African cinema. These films are a testament to the program’s commitment to empowering African cinema through direct funding, mentorship, and industry exposure.