We’ve been open for submissions for a while, and we’re still inviting: filmmakers worldwide submit your fiction and non-fiction films on social issues and human rights for the Movies that Matter Festival 2025. All lengths are accepted, including short films. The festival will be held from 21 – 29 March 2025 in The Hague, The Netherlands and various satellite cities.⁠

The deadline for submissions is 1 November.

Are you hosting film festivals, mobile cinema projects, or other series of film screenings to spark conversations about human rights or social justice? Still in need of funding?

We’re here to support film screenings across Africa, Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. Whether you’re launching a new human rights film event or seeking to enhance the impact of existing ones, we offer start-up grants and impact grants. Our supported projects encompass a variety of formats including human rights film festivals, LGBTQIA+ film festivals, and mobile cinema projects.

The first round of our grant programme for 2024 is open just a few more days for project proposals until Sunday 1 September. Visit our website for details on grant types, selection criteria, and application procedures.