Take on Film & Impact

Take on Film and Impact is Movies that Matter’s industry programme, designed for filmmakers and NGOs. It supports filmmakers in refining their impact strategies and create connections and collaborations with organizations, funders, and broadcasters in the Netherlands.

The programme consists of online training and an in-person segment for selected film projects. Between 22 and 24 March 2026, we welcome an audience of NGOs, funders, impact producers and filmmakers to The Hague for trainings, impact talks, case studies, pitches, and speed networking sessions.

Selected Projects

Eight projects spanning four continents have been selected for the annual Take on Film and Impact programme by Movies that Matter. Together, they tackle a wide range of urgent issues, from women’s rights, conflict-related sexual violence, adoptees’ rights, Indigenous rights, and the use of arbitrary detention as a tool of repression.

The following projects are participating in the Take on Film & Impact programme:

Programme

During the Movies that Matter Festival, there are various Take on Film & Impact events you can attend:

23 March, 09:30 – 13:00 | Impact Morning

This year’s Impact Morning presents an inspiring keynote speech, three powerful case studies and a panel discussion on the intersection of film and impact.

24 March, 10:00 – 12:30 | Pitches

Eight film teams selected for the Take on Film & Impact programme will present their projects and impact goals to an audience of NGOs, international organisations, financiers and impact producers. Distributors, sales agents and other professionals from the film and television industry are also welcome to attend.

24 March, 17:00 – 18:00 | Awards

In the Industry Awards Ceremony, we celebrate the outstanding projects from this year’s Take on Film & Impact programme and the Rough Cut Service.

For questions, please contact us via industry@moviesthatmatter.nl.