Editing: Julie Bellard and Théo Laglisse | Music: Moondino | Animation: Fabien Jupille | Graphics: Studio Bad
Welcome to the FIFDH Impact Programme – a dynamic space for professionals using documentaries to drive social change.
Submit your films and projects until 28 July 2026!
FIFDH Impact programme
IMPACT DAYS
For three days during the festival, connect with filmmakers, impact producers, philanthropists and representatives from key international organisations in Geneva and beyond! The next edition of Impact Days will take place 7-9 March 2027.
IMPACT LAB
For documentary projects seeking to develop an impact campaign. Impact Lab is a 5-month online and in-person training programme for campaign design, pitching & networking.
Film project submission deadline 28.07.2026
IMPACT SPOTLIGHT
For completed documentaries with an impact campaign. Impact Spotlight is a section within the festival where films and campaigns engage with stakeholders and target audiences.
Film + campaign submission deadline 28.07.2026
Key dates
Impact Lab Film Catalogue
Films for your advocacy, outreach and fundraising activities.
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…
Meet the Impact Days at DocsBarcelona
Come and meet Ana Castañosa Bielsa, Head of Impact Days in Spain! She will be joining DocsBarcelona for the panel: Reframing Impact: Creative Documentary as…
Impact Days 2026 Awards
The FIFDH professional programme has concluded another record-breaking edition! We’re thrilled to announce our 2026 achievements and prizewinners. Impact Days connects impact‑driven filmmakers with aligned organisations,…
The Impact Days 2026 programme is out!
Impact Days is the FIFDH programme for professionals. It brings together international filmmakers, NGOs, IOs, impact practitioners and philanthropists, to develop joint strategies around social…