We're a nonprofit using the power of film to bring life-saving information, psychological relief & much-needed hope to vulnerable communities around the world.
Founded on the idea that film can heal, empower, and transform lives, FilmAid has grown from screenings in 1999 to reaching dozens of countries, amplifying local voices worldwide
💛 Thank you for being part of this journey. Explore our new impact report: bit.ly/4fj6JyG
From film screenings in 1999 to empowering voices across the globe today, we've come a long way 💛 Your support has been monumental in our journey.
Discover the difference we're making in our latest impact report: bit.ly/4fj6JyG
The Golden Globe Foundation is spreading holiday cheer by announcing its 2024-2025 grant recipients! 🎉 83 nonprofits will receive funding to support arts education, journalism, free speech, and underserved communities. Proud to be among them! ✨ bit.ly/4ffGxVv
Congrats to Writing Hawa by Afghan filmmaker Najiba Noori, winner of the FilmAid Award at the Movies That Matter Film Festival! The powerful documentary, following a 52-year-old woman’s journey to emancipation, premieres at #IDFA2024 on Nov. 17 🎬 bit.ly/48KO3Gy
Congrats to filmmaker Youssef El Khoueiry on screening his animated short ABEER at the Religion Today Film Festival in Trento, Italy! 🎉 ABEER was created through the Internews/FilmAid project promoting religious tolerance and diversity in Sudan, Lebanon, and Iraq 🤝📽️
Over the weekend, FilmAid Advisory Council Member Suud Olat attended the Golden Globe Foundation Grantee Mixer in LA, where attendees explored collaborations and shared resources. Excited to continue our 20 year partnership with the Golden Globe Foundation! 🌟
Congratulations to @filmaidkenya on a successful 17th Annual Film Festival & for another year amplifying voices across the Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps in Kenya 🥳📽️
More about FA Kenya's work: bit.ly/4gRKaDh
Join @TheDocSociety & @allthecitizens for the Big Tech Narrative Initiative - build collective knowledge and strategy & connect with new colleagues sharing a common goal of understanding and shaping the narrative around Big Tech. Learn more & register: bit.ly/4cX1Qdt
We're proud to partner w/ the @HollywoodClimateSummit to highlight the importance of sustainability themes in entertainment. Join us June 25th - June 28th and discover how your creative endeavors can make a difference. Tickets: bit.ly/hcs24tix#HollywoodClimateSummit
The Sony Global Social Justice Fund (GSJF) just released its new report spotlighting some of its partners & their stories to show the power of individuals to effect change 🥳
Check out the report: bit.ly/3xqQFeh. #SMGImpact@sonymusicnews
Calling all US-based filmmakers! @jihlava_idff just opened the call for the 4th edition of Ji.hlava New Visions Forum: U.S. Docs 🎉
Deadline to apply is May 31 - more here: bit.ly/4bywNUT
Learn how to make your festival screenings more accessible and inclusive for all audiences at TFC Distribution Days, May 2-3. 🌟 Register for free at bit.ly/3JGFO2E.
Submit your films/screenplays now for our friends at Urbanworld's 28th annual film festival 🎉🎥
Deadline for submissions is May 31 - learn more & consider submitting! bit.ly/3UuNafK
🎥Filmmakers across genres have an opportunity to change perceptions on urgent topics like #Migration, #Diversity or #SocialInclusion & create positive social impact across the 🌍
Submit your short video to the UN #PLURALplus24 video festival: bit.ly/3JZL4gf.
Congratulations to @goldenglobefdn on the launch of their new website 🎉 and as always a thank you for their generous support of entertainment-related causes (incl. 20 years supporting FilmAid!)
Check out the new site here: bit.ly/43qJ4Ie.
FilmAid was thrilled to sponsor #bigskydocfest DocShop 2024, where Director Gita Saedi Kiely took part in discussions about films that influence and resist alongside a group of outstanding filmmakers and participants 🎥✊
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There will be a special screening of Ms President’s #FilamuDada films at The #kitalefilmweek. We are telling the exceptional stories of women in leadership and inspiring the next generation of women and girls. See Poster for details #MsPresident#SheLeads#GenderEquality
FilmAid proudly partners with @hrwfilmfestival, which kicks off TODAY in San Diego, or online across the US February 4-10 🎉
Use code 2024HRWFF for $3 off tickets to in-person screenings of #WeDaretoDream and #BadPress OR code RESIST24 to watch online for 30% off 🎞️📺
Meet defiant foul-mouthed journalist Angel Ellis as she charges headfirst into a historic, and surprisingly funny battle to restore her tribe’s press freedom.
See #BadPress by @beccalandsberry & @heyjoepeeler in-person @MOPASD Feb 3 online Feb 4-10 bit.ly/badpressSD