Film festival seeks entries on human rights

Documentarians whose films cover human rights issues can submit their work for consideration.

The Movies that Matter festival will take place March 19-25 in the Hague, Netherlands.

Films can compete in two major categories. The Matter of ACT program, presented with the help of Amnesty International, consists of 10 documentaries about human rights defenders and presents two awards. A EUR5,000 (US$6,480) prize goes to the subject of a documentary and a EUR4,000 prize (US$5,184) goes to the best documentary maker.

The Camera Justitia program screens films about human rights and justice. The best director in this program receives a EUR5,000 (US$6,480) prize.

The festival also hosts master classes, discussions and other events.

The submission deadline is Oct. 15.

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(sursa: International Journalists’ Network)