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Call for films and projects

The FIFDH is launching the call for films and projects for its 25th edition, taking place 5-14 March 2027 in Geneva. We invite filmmakers and producers around the world to submit their works today!

Photo: Florian Lüthi

For over 25 years, the FIFDH has been a leading international festival dedicated to socially engaged cinema. Held annually in Geneva alongside the main session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Festival brings together filmmakers, activists, decision-makers, and diverse audiences to explore the major challenges of our time. Through films and forums, it shines a spotlight on pressing global issues and amplifies the voices of those defending human rights around the world.

Submit a completed film
Submit a completed film with an impact campaign
Submit a film in production to create an impact campaign

Have you recently completed a socially engaged fiction film or documentary?(completion 01/01/26 – 01/02/27)

We invite you to submit your work for the official FIFDH selection.

Have you recently completed a documentary and have an impact campaign underway or ready to launch?

We invite you to submit your work for the Impact Spotlight section, within the FIFDH selection.

Do you have a documentary project in production, with which you want to develop an impact campaign?

We invite you to submit your work for Impact Lab within Impact Days, the FIFDH professional programme.

Submissions open until 28 July 2026.