Pitches wanted (film, Mami Wata) | $150 per article
Added 2023-09-17 15:26:24 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: STATEMENT
Deadline: 18 September 2023
Chisom Peter Job, Managing Editor at Statement, is looking for pitches:
We’re currently open to commissioning a review of C.J. Obasi’s Mami Wata. Please, send pitches to the managing editor, chisom@statementafrica.com. Deadline is on the 18th, with a rate of $150. We're looking to commission someone for this by Monday.
CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
- Questions/submissions: chisom@statementafrica.com
- Website: https://statementafrica.com/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
- Learn more about the publication: STATEMENT is a media and insights company focused on editorial coverage of the African entertainment industry, in addition to a creator studio vertical whose mission is to increase the visibility of African and diaspora creators. Its production arm aims to build a pipeline for female filmmakers. More information here.
- Read through a selection of recent film-related articles/stories on its website.
- Review the submission guidelines here. Note that these are the publication's general guidelines to help you refine your pitch. You must still follow the editor's specific instructions above.
- Check out our collection of pitch excerpts on this page and find more sample pitches at The Open Notebook and at SuccessfulPitches.com.
- Do not forget to end your pitch with (1) a short introduction about yourself; (2) a few lines highlighting your writing experience, relevant credentials and publication credits; and (3) links to your strongest work or portfolio, and online profile.
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