Mosaic Film Experience Pilots First-Ever International Mosaic Mobile Competition in Africa
Mosaic Film Experience has launched a pilot version of its Mosaic Mobile youth film competition in Namibia. The initiative is in partnership with LearnOnOne, an educational nonprofit that is powered by Future Media, Namibia’s largest media company.
The competition, open to Namibian school learners ages 13 to 18, runs from June 13 through July 16, with winners announced on August 11. Participants are challenged to create a short film (three minutes or less) using a tablet or phone and incorporating three required elements: the theme "The Power of We," a glass or cup as a prop, and the word "Wagwan," spoken or shown in the film, a Caribbean slang greeting meaning, "What's going on?"
Cash prizes include N$2,000 for first place, N$1,500 for second place, N$1,000 for third place, and N$1,500 for the People's Choice Award.
"We're honored to bring Mosaic Mobile to a new corner of the world," said Skot Welch, Founder and President, Mosaic Film Experience. "This film competition is an opportunity to connect cultures through creativity and empower youth voices globally."
No prior filmmaking experience is needed. Learners simply need a mobile phone, a good story, and the desire to share their voice.
"This partnership with Mosaic Film Experience gives Namibian learners a creative platform to share their voices and tell stories that reflect their own lives and communities," said Rukee Kaakunga, Brand Manager, LearnOnOne. "By using mobile filmmaking, we're making storytelling more accessible and showing young people that their experiences and ideas matter, both locally and globally."
This pilot serves as a proof of concept for bringing Mosaic Mobile to an international audience. By collaborating with a trusted Namibian partner, Mosaic Film Experience aims to understand how its model translates culturally and logistically in a new context.
"Our goal is to make the experience culturally relevant, accessible, and inspiring for Namibian learners," Welch said. "We're gathering insights during this pilot that will inform a potential full trial program in 2026."
