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Film submissions for the Movies that Matter Festival 2027 are now open.

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Check out the award winners of the Movies that Matter Festival 2026.

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5 August to 11 August

Cinema without Borders: Southeast Asia

The 100% Manusia Film Festival and Movies that Matter are launching a new edition of Cinema without Borders. This edition focuses on the Southeast Asian region (Indonesia, Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, the Philippines and Vietnam). During the 10th edition of the 100% Manusia Film Festival (6–16 August 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia), we will bring...

12 August to 23 August

Roffa Mon Amour Film Festival

Roffa Mon Amour is an open-air film festival in Rotterdam featuring a selection of new and relevant films, complemented by live music, talks and a supporting programme. In 2026, the festival will focus on ‘Mind Work’, with mental health running as a central theme throughout the programme. Check the programme Open-air cinema under the summer...

13 August to 19 August

Now in Cinemas: Mariinka

In the town of Mariinka in Eastern Ukraine, the film traces several young Ukrainians whose lives have been forever shaped by over ten years of war and conflict in the Donbas. A story about belonging, national loyalty and the fault lines where political conflicts trump even the bonds of blood. Amidst the war a promising...

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Het Puntje x Movies that Matter

In August, we’re teaming up with The Hague beach club Het Puntje to present a mini film festival!

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Tips from Our Grantees: Programme with Purpose

Human rights film festival organisers share their top tips for creating a strong programme.

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