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Learn Travel Filmmaking by creating your first Nomadic Film for a global travel brand with like-minded creators.

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Next Challenge: Costa Rica

Are you up for the Costa Rica Filmmaker Challenge from May 5th to 11th?

Open to beginner and advanced filmmakers.

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Become a nomad filmmaker in 2024

The Filmmaker Challenge puts creators in a Fast-Paced Growth Environment to become Nomad Filmmakers.

The selected creators will undergo extensive training, both remotely and on the field, under the oversight of their designated instructors, all while working toward one goal: attain unprecedented levels of freedom by becoming Nomads Filmmakers.

Selected candidates will be required to go through the intensive production week with their assigned team at one of the Filmmaker Challenge's Global destinations.

Completing the Filmmaker Challenge unlocks an exclusive invitation to the Content Creator Program by Selina, providing all our newly made Nomad Filmmakers with their First Brand Deal with a global Travel Brand, allowing them to Learn, Create and Travel the world while Staying for Free at over 130 Hotel Destinations across 25 countries.

Last year, we received over a thousand applications after the initial launch.

Apply today to join the Costa Rica Challenge from May 5th to 11th and hurry up because spots are limited.

And remember, you're just one film away.

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How it works

Phase 1: Apply to join the challenge

To offer a highly personalized growth experience, the Filmmaker Challenge selects only 10 participants per challenge from thousands of applications.
Regardless of your current technical filmmaking skills, we are looking to work solely with highly driven individuals who are willing and able to put in the necessary work to launch their new Nomad Filmmaking journey while contributing to our exclusive community.
We will get on a call to get to know you before the start of the challenge.
Phase 2: Learn the Technical & Creative

It comes as no surprise that filmmaking requires a lot of technical knowledge. To optimize the quality of your content you will receive an online course prior to the in-person event.
By the end of this course, you will know your manual camera settings, how to edit using professional software, and the basics of cinematography.
This can be done at your own pace and should take approximately 14 days.
Phase 3: Create & Travel with us

Get your passport ready. You are flying to meet us at one of Selina's hotel destinations to create the most valuable asset for Nomad Filmmakers — your Nomad Film.
We strongly believe that the most effective way to learn is by doing. This is why, from the moment you land, you will be treated as the professional Nomad Filmmaker mandated to create content for the hotel.
Every day, we will challenge you to push your creative boundaries to reach your full potential while providing professional guidance.
Phase 4: Grow your business

Now that you know the technical and creative aspects of Nomad Filmmaking, it’s time to get business savvy.
During a whole month following the Filmmaker Challenge event, you will learn how to reach out to global brands, create high-converting funnels and your portfolio, get your contract templates, invoices, pitch decks, and everything you need to thrive as a Nomad Filmmaker.
The business workshops are conducted from home during live training sessions.
Phase 5: Get exclusive brand deals

Finishing the Filmmaker Challenge does come with its perks! At the end of the challenge, every new Nomad Filmmaker will be invited to join the exclusive Content Creator Program by Selina Hotels, which enables you to stay for free at any of their 130 worldwide destinations in exchange for travel videos.
On top of that, one Nomad Filmmaker per Filmmaker Challenge will be selected to join the prized Film Residency, which enables the winner to create short films abroad. (More on that in our call)