OPEN CALL FOR VIDEOGRAPHER
2025–2026 PROJECT SUMMARY VIDEO
About Roma Versitas Albania
Roma Versitas Albania is seeking a professional videographer or video production team to produce a high-quality summary video showcasing the organisation’s activities, achievements, and impact during the 2025–2026 programme cycle.
The video will highlight key activities, including the Summer School programme, student internship experiences, professional development initiatives, and personal stories of Roma students and graduates.
The final video will serve as a flagship communication tool for visibility, advocacy, and dissemination through Roma Versitas Albania’s institutional and donor communication channels.
Distribution channels:
- Roma Versitas Albania’s website
- X
- YouTube
- Institutional and donor communication channels
Scope of Work
The selected videographer or production team will be responsible for:
- Developing the video concept and visual storytelling approach
- Preparing a filming and production plan in coordination with Roma Versitas Albania
- Filming programme activities, interviews, and relevant locations, including multi-location filming where required
- Conducting and recording interviews with students, graduates, staff members, partners, and other relevant stakeholders
- Editing and completing all post-production work
- Providing sound design, colour correction, subtitles, and basic motion graphics where required
- Incorporating Roma Versitas Albania’s and donors’ visual identity and visibility requirements
- Revising the video based on feedback provided by Roma Versitas Albania
- Delivering the final approved video in the required formats
The final product should communicate programme achievements, results, and personal stories in a clear, professional, and engaging manner.
Deliverables
- One high-definition project summary video, with a recommended duration of three to six minutes
- The final video in MP4 format, optimised for website and social media publication
- English and/or Albanian subtitles, as agreed with Roma Versitas Albania
- A clean version of the video without subtitles, where requested
- All final approved video files in high-resolution and web-optimised formats
Applicants may also propose short social media versions or cutdowns as an additional deliverable. Any additional deliverables must be clearly described and priced in the financial proposal.
Assignment Timeline
Application deadline: 28 February 2026 at 17:00 CEST
Expected selection and contracting: March 2026
Production period: To be agreed with the selected applicant
Final delivery deadline: No later than 30 July 2026
Applicants must confirm their availability to complete the assignment within the indicated period.
Financial Proposal
Applicants must submit a detailed financial proposal covering all costs associated with the assignment, including:
- Concept development and pre-production
- Filming costs
- Editing and post-production
- Equipment and technical costs
- Subtitling and graphic elements
- Travel and accommodation expenses, where applicable
- Any applicable taxes or additional costs
The financial proposal must clearly indicate the total proposed fee. The assignment will be contracted under a service agreement.
Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
- Proven professional experience in videography, video production, and visual storytelling
- Quality and relevance of the submitted portfolio
- Previous experience producing videos for NGOs, civil society organisations, educational institutions, or impact-focused projects
- Creativity and suitability of the proposed concept and approach
- Technical production quality
- Ability to complete the assignment within the required timeline
- Cost-effectiveness and overall value for money
Application Procedure
Interested applicants should submit their application by email to:
Email: rva@rvalb.org
Email subject: VIDEOGRAPHER 2026 – Project Summary Video
The application package must include:
- A short professional profile or company background
- A description of relevant experience
- A portfolio or links to previous video work
- A proposed concept and approach for the summary video
- An estimated production timeline
- A detailed financial proposal
- Contact details for at least one professional reference, where available
Applications must be submitted no later than 28 February 2026 at 17:00 CEST.
Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline may not be considered.
Selection Process
- Applications will be reviewed based on the evaluation criteria outlined above
- Shortlisted applicants may be invited to participate in an interview or present their proposed concept and production approach
- Only the selected applicant will be contacted regarding the final contracting process
Questions and Clarifications
Questions or requests for clarification may be submitted to: rva@rvalb.org
Applicants are encouraged to submit any questions sufficiently in advance of the application deadline.
Additional Information
Roma Versitas Albania reserves the right to request additional information from applicants during the evaluation process.
Roma Versitas Albania also reserves the right to accept or reject any application, cancel or modify the open call, or refrain from awarding the contract, without any obligation to provide justification or compensation to applicants.
Submission of an application does not constitute a contractual commitment by Roma Versitas Albania.