The next Movies that Matter Festival will be in The Hague from 20 to 28 March 2026.
Themes
The themes of the Movies that Matter Festival 2026 will be revealed soon.
Competitions
All the competition programmes
The Movies that Matter Festival has several competitions in which international juries hand out awards to the winning film or director.
Specials
(S)exposed
(S)exposed is an art installation that makes street harassment impossible to ignore. Through an immersive audio experience, you step into the shoes of someone being harassed in a dark alley. For many people, this is an everyday reality. Because you only truly understand it when you experience it yourself, Studio Ongepast invites you to feel...
Teachers’ Day
On Monday 23 March, Movies that Matter, in collaboration with Filmhub South Holland and Filmhuis Den Haag, is organizing a teachers’ afternoon for teachers and education professionals. An afternoon full of insights, tools, and practical takeaways to help discuss social issues in the classroom. Please note: this programme is in Dutch. Buy your ticket here...
More than a festival
Industry
At the Movies that Matter Industry Days, we offer a diverse programme of workshops, panel discussions, impact plan pitches, and masterclasses focused on film and human rights.
