The International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights (FIFDH) and the Olympic Refuge Foundation (ORF) are joining forces for a new initiative in 2027 and are launching a call for documentary films focusing on the role of sport amidst humanitarian crises. The deadline for submission is November 25 2026.
During a series of events in 2027, the two organisations are teaming up to bring powerful stories and conversations around sports and human rights to audiences in Geneva and Lausanne, Switzerland.
“In particular, we are looking for stories that demonstrate the role of sport in the lives of individuals or communities affected by humanitarian crises and/or displacement driven by conflict or climate change,” organisers write.
“Sport does not need to be the main subject of the film, but it must play a meaningful role in the story as a driver of change for the people or communities portrayed. Films about humanitarian crises in which sport plays no meaningful role, or sports films unrelated to humanitarian crises, will not be considered,” organisers add.
The call is open for completed documentary films of 52 minutes or longer, from all around the world, produced in 2024 or later.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Films will be selected on the basis of both artistic and thematic criteria.
- Films selected for the ORF x FIFDH events will not take part in any of the FIFDH’s official competitions.
- Further information about the events at which the selected films will be screened will be available in spring 2027.
- All applicants, whether selected or not, will be notified of the outcome between February and April 2027.
- Selected films must be provided in DCP format or as HD digital files.
- Click here to apply.
The 25th edition of FIFDH (Geneva International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights) will be presented 5-14 March 2027.
