Storyteller in Residence

Photojournalism bringing critical ocean stories to life.

Our Storytellers Current Storyteller Apply for 2024

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Key dates

10 February

Applications OPEN!

Are you our first Storyteller in Residence? Apply today to work with us throughout 2023! Apply now Apply

10 March

Application deadline day!

Last chance to apply for the Storyteller in Residence 2023! Apply now Apply

13 March

Judging begins

The panel begins its work, digitally discussing applications.

31 March

Candidate chosen

The panel gathers in person to makes its final choice for the SIR 2023.

6 April

SIR2023 announced!

Chosen candidate is revealed!

20 April

Expedition plans

Expedition and story details will appear here when schedules are finalised.

ABOUT THE STORYTELLER IN RESIDENCE ROLE

An annual £45,000 fund to help one photojournalist tell ocean conservation stories that need to be told.

Are you an ocean photographer or filmmaker with a passion for storytelling? Are there untold conservation stories the world needs to hear? Are you the person to tell them?

Yes, yes, and yes? We want to hear from you! We want to empower you to tell the conservation stories close to your heart, to provide you with the means to bring them to life, to share them with the world.

2023’s Storyteller in Residence has already been chosen. You can keep up with what they are up to in the field, here. Could SiR2024 be you? What stories will you tell?

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Meet the panel

The Storyteller in Residence 2023 was chosen by...

…key members of the Oceanographic and Arksen teams. Between them they have a wealth of ocean experience, a shared passion for storytelling and a committed desire to share important ocean stories with the world – and a deep understanding of the impact those stories can have.