NTD Doc Series

The NTD Doc Series, in partnership with The End Fund, supports the production of six short documentary films with strong social impact, focusing on health-related stories from communities affected by Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs).

This initiative fosters collaboration between African filmmakers, health professionals, scientists, and community advocates, aiming to produce sensitive, accurate, and grounded storytelling that reflects lived realities.

Program Objectives

• Support experienced filmmakers committed to socially engaged storytelling.
• Connect filmmakers with real-life, community-based narratives from affected communities.
• Produce short documentaries that can be used as tools for awareness and advocacy through community screenings.

Program Outcomes 

• The production of six powerful short documentaries rooted in real stories from NTD-affected communities, paving the path for engagement across the continent and beyond

• Selected filmmakers will receive training and mentorship to enhance their impact-driven storytelling and craft outreach strategies that boost the relevance and reach of their films.

• Community screenings held to raise awareness of NTDs and spark dialogue, using the films to inform the public, policymakers, and key stakeholders.
• Increased collaboration between filmmakers, health professionals, and local communities to strengthen the social impact of documentary filmmaking.