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Along with other Dutch nationals Halina Reijn, Victoria Warmerdam, Trent and Nina Gantz, Margje de Koning, artistic director of Movies that Matter, has been invited to join the organisation that awards the Oscars every year.

Digital accessibility is playing an increasingly important role. Not only when it comes to providing information but also when purchasing a movie ticket. In addition to Movies that Matter's own ambitions, European legislation is further tightening the requirements for this. But what is digital accessibility? Our application manager Jette Malow tells us all about it.

On 10 December, Human Rights Day, Movies that Matter puts human rights in the spotlight with the Embassy Film Menu.

Our grant programme is proud to champion another 10 extraordinary projects this year, each showcasing the power of cinema to connect, inspire, and transform. From an environmental film festival in Colombia to a mobile cinema tour bringing stories to life across Myanmar, and even a floating film festival navigating the heart of the Amazon in Ecuador.

Movies that Matter Festival has been awarded the prestigious status of an Oscar® Qualifying Festival. This places the festival in a select group of film festivals worldwide that have received this recognition.

Movies that Matter is thrilled to announce the new members for the viewing committee. We warmly welcome Amelia Hanibelsz, Berke Göl, Vess Chua and Wambui Gathee. Let's get to know our viewing committee members.

All year round, countless festivals take place around the world. Movies that Matter will also be present at several festivals in the coming season. For moderations, jury participation, award ceremonies, and, of course, to scout the best projects for our festival in 2025. Below, you can see where we will be in the near future.

We are thrilled to announce that our grant programme is supporting 11 incredible projects this year! Among them are a brand new queer film festival in Nepal, the sixth edition of a feminist film festival in Ecuador, and a travelling cinema project in Haiti.

We are delighted with the positive feedback we have received from the Film Fund, the City of The Hague, and the Council for Culture. These recognitions confirm the importance of our work and provide us with valuable insights for further improvement.

The Human Rights Film Network (HRFN), comprised of around 50 human rights film festivals from around the world, joins major international human rights and humanitarian organizations, as well as cultural and film collectives and millions of voices around the world, is urgently calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire on all parts and the protection of all civilians in the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Movies that Matter works year-round for human rights films and festivals in countries where these rights are under pressure. This article illustrates the importance of this commitment with the recent news of Mohammad Rasoulof’s travel ban.