TRAVEL THE WORLD AND TELL STORIES THAT MATTER
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DOCUMENTARY OUTREACH
A four-week documentary travel course where you learn to produce a short documentary film about changemakers.
STORYTELLING EXPEDITION
A week-long documentary tour + workshop where you get experience telling meaningful stories on location.
This is NOT tourism-as-usual.
Actuality Abroad has led hundreds of impact-driven storytellers on documentary adventures that provided them the training, experience, and support they needed to learn and grow.
Come along and
TRAVEL LIKE A STORYTELLER
START YOUR
JOURNEY
STEP 1
Apply for any upcoming trip.
STEP 2
Schedule a video interview and get all your questions answered.
STEP 3
Accept your invitation to join the crew and make your plans to travel.
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Collaborating with Local Changemakers: The Key to Impactful Media-Focused Study Tours
For media professors leading study abroad programs, one of the greatest challenges is finding meaningful, immersive story ideas that engage students deeply with local culture. As outsiders, it can feel overwhelming to quickly connect with the community in a way that’s authentic, respectful, and insightful. This is where the power of collaboration comes into play, specifically by working with local changemakers—social impact organizations and leaders making a difference in their communities.
Through our years of experience at Actuality Abroad, we’ve discovered that partnering with local changemakers not only makes the storytelling process more impactful but also provides students with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to connect with global challenges through a solutions-oriented lens.
Read on...Scholarships and Grants for Funding Your Documentary Outreach Experience
This guide is designed to help you identify and apply for scholarships and grants that align with your Documentary Outreach journey. Whether you’re a student looking to enrich your education through study abroad, a budding filmmaker working on a documentary project, or someone passionate about making a social impact, there are funding opportunities tailored to your needs. Each scholarship and grant listed here has supported previous crew members, and many have been used to partially or completely fund their travels.
Read on...Storytelling Expedition Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to our Storytelling Expedition FAQ! Here, we’ve gathered the most common questions about our trip to help you prepare. From the types of stories we’ll be telling to your role on the crew, equipment requirements, and logistics, you’ll find all the essential information. Whether you’re an aspiring media-maker or a seasoned storyteller, this guide will help you understand what to expect and how to make the most of this unique experience. Dive in to get the details on how we work, what you need to bring, and more.
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