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Het Puntje x Movies that Matter
This summer, in collaboration with beach clubHet Puntje, we’re organising a mini film festival at the very tip of Scheveningen! From 21 to 23 August, you’re welcome to join us at De Komma, Het Puntje’s charming annexe, for three films selected in collaboration with Amalna Collective. Each day will feature a film that invites reflection, conversation and connection. 22 July, 2026
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Tips from Our Grantees: Programme with Purpose
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.
In this second article of our series, we explore one of the most important elements of any human rights film festival: your programme.
Opening Doors of Conversation: Carol Missorelli’s Impact Legacy at Taturana
Carol Misorelli co-founded Taturana in 2014 to use Brazilian cinema as a tool for democratic dialogue and social impact. In response to growing political polarization in Brazil, she helped shape a strategy focused on creating safe spaces for discussion through impact film distribution, festivals, and regional partnerships supported by Movies that Matter. Her work highlights how film can strengthen civil society by opening dialogue rather than fueling confrontation.
“For me, my activism is through my work.” – Zippy Kimundu on filmmaking under risk and Movies that Matter’s Activist Lens Programme
We sat down with Zippy Kimundu during IDFA 2025 to discuss her documentary Our Land, Our Freedom, her experience with Movies that Matter’s Activist Lens Programme, and her future projects.
Celebrating Human Rights Day with Dutch Embassies Worldwide
On 10 December, Human Rights Day, Movies that Matter puts human rights in the spotlight with the Embassy Film Menu.
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!