MENTORING

Narrativa, through his founder Mário Cruz, develops guidance programs for those who aim to carry out personal projects.

This orientation is a response for those who do not have the possibility to attend the Narrativa Masterclass, which takes place only in person.

The process is carried out online and allows the author to work individually with Mário Cruz during the different stages of the visual narrative.

This program has a flexible schedule and is defined between the author and the mentor. Mentorship sessions take place once or twice a week, depending on the planning defined for the project.

Every month, there are online sessions (60min each). The last two sessions, which consist of editing the project, can be held in person if the author is able to travel to Narrativa.

Thus, the project is accompanied in all processes from structure and concept development to the final edition.

How it works:

  • Registration through the form at the bottom.

  • A conversation between the mentor and the candidate, if the portfolio and project proposal are eligible.

  • If the candidate meets all the conditions, payment is made at the time of registration approval.

  • The total amount to be paid will be in form of a donation to support Narrativa’s work.

About the mentor:

Mário Cruz is an independent photographer dedicated to themes related to social injustice and human rights. He is the founder of Narrativa, a space in Lisbon whose mission is to share and value photography as a form of expression and communication. He was a photojournalist for Lusa between 2006 and 2022.

Projects:
“Recent Blindness” - Estação Imagem 2014 Prize
"Roof" - Magnum 30 Under 30 2015 Prize
“Talibes, Modern Day Slaves” - World Press Photo 2016, Picture Of the Year 2016 , Magnum Photography Awards 2016, Prêmio Estação Imagem 2016
“Living Among What's Left Behind” - World Press Photo 2019 - Sociedade Portuguesa de Autores - Best Photography Exhibition

His work has been published in Newsweek, International New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, El Pais, CTXT and Neue Zürcher Zeitung.

Books:
“Talibes, Modern Day Slaves” - FotoEvidence
“Living Among What's Left Behind” - Nomad/FotoEvidence

Note: The mentorship cost is calculated based on the project planning and its duration.