Organisers of Geneva-based FIFDH Impact Days have put out the call for projects for its next edition, running 9-12 March 2025.
The professional programme helps independent filmmakers from around the globe to amplify the impact of their work. Year after year, the event facilitates alliances between filmmakers and key players within the vast ecosystem of organisations, policymakers and funders active around Geneva – and beyond.
“We select compelling documentary projects, train selected teams to craft an effective impact strategy and we connect them with potential partners,” organisers underline.
The deadline for submission is Friday 24 October, midnight CET.
SELECTION CRITERIA
- Non-fiction film projects of 52+ minutes.
- Projects in production, post-production and recently completed (2024)
- Above all, Impact Days considers applications from independent filmmakers and/or producers who are committed to developing targeted impact goals and looking for partners and collaborators to make their films truly influential within the social justice and human rights space.
BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES
- Expert training on how to refine impact goals, develop an impact strategy, design and deliver an impact pitch, identify potential partners outside the documentary industry
- Public pitch of project and impact campaign in the presence of potential funders and partners in Geneva.
- Benefit from curated connections to key players – NGOs and other international organizations, foundations, impact producers – within issue areas, through pre-arranged one-to-one meetings.
- Network with other current and previous international Impact Days participants: filmmakers, producers, impact producers, experts and Lab tutors, as well as other FIFDH Festival attendees.
- Win cash prizes and get financial support to help further your impact campaign.
COSTS & DISCOUNTS
- Submission is free.
- Selected participants based in the DDC priority countries can have their accreditation, trip and accommodation covered by the FIFDH (see countries here).
- Selected participants who are members of partner organisations benefit from a 50% discount on their accreditation fee (see partner organisation logos here)
2025 KEY DATES
- 15-16 January WEBINARS. For selected films teams and registered observers
- 17-18 February GENEVA WORKSHOPS. For NGOs, international organisations and philanthropists
- 9-12 March GENEVA IMPACT DAYS. Keynotes, case studies, impact screenings, pitches, curated and informal networking activities, awards
Click here to submit project.
