We're thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and unveil a new $10,000 award celebrating digital-first excellence in science storytelling.

The inaugural Sloan Buzzies Award, part of our prestigious Buzzies Awards, honors an outstanding digital-first creator or team whose work brings clarity, creativity, and rigor to complex scientific topics through innovative use of online platforms. Open to creators worldwide, the award invites submissions from those with a proven track record of impactful science storytelling. Full eligibility and submission details are available at Film Freeway.

In addition to the award, Sloan’s support will enable three digital creators to join WCSFP’s highly competitive Global Career Accelerator at Congress ’25, a highly-acclaimed program designed to spotlight the next wave of standout factual storytellers. Each selected participant will receive full accreditation, a travel bursary, personalised mentorship, and curated networking to help fast-track their careers in the global science and factual content industry.

Submissions to the 2025 Buzzies Award are open until September 11th, and applications to the 2025 Global Career Accelerator program are open until September 12th.

This year, World Congress of Science & Factual Producers 2025 will take place December 8-11 in Rio de Janeiro, bringing together the global community of science and factual storytellers across all platforms. This year in Rio, producers and creators will have the chance to tap into one of the fastest-growing digital markets in the world. Latin America’s booming online audiences and vibrant factual ecosystems make it an ideal setting for cross-platform exchange and international collaboration. Whether working in linear or digital formats, participants will find opportunities to pitch, partner, and engage with leading producers, commissioners, and innovators from around the globe.