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Festival Films 2026: In Theaters and Streaming
Did you miss a film during the festival? No worries! We have listed for you which festival films will be released in cinemas or are available to stream soon. 21 April, 2026
NEFTi and Movies that Matter Festival join forces to support displaced filmmakers
The Hague, 24 March 2026 — The NEFTi International Short Film Competition and the Movies that Matter Festival have announced a new partnership to support displaced filmmakers living in the European diaspora and across the African continent. The collaboration launches the 2026 NEFTi Competition, aimed at identifying and supporting emerging filmmakers whose perspectives are shaped by global displacement.
Introducing Movies that Matter’s 2026 Jury Members
Get to know the experienced film professionals which will be deciding the winners of this year's competitions, including our Oscar® qualifying competition, Grand Jury Documentary.
Tips from Our Grantees: Build Your Festival Dream Team
What’s the one piece of advice you’d share with someone organising a human rights film festival? We posed this question to our past grantees: experienced organisers who’ve navigated the challenges, triumphs, and unexpected moments that come with creating spaces for powerful human rights stories.
Discover their top tips for building your dream team in the first post of this new series!