Movies That Matter
Ideation Sessions with Activists
Watch the top activist films of the year and brainstorm solutions together with the directors and activists.
• Coming Soon in March 2022
The next Movies That Matter Ideation Session will take place in spring 2022.
• Activism Meets The Actors
Director and activist Assia Boundaoui in discussion about her film ‘The Feeling of Being Watched’ and the intrusive anti-radicalization policies of the FBI.
Every year, human rights defenders from all over the world join the Movies That Matter Festival Ideation Sessions to represent the human rights work in their films.
At our ideation sessions, participants and human rights defenders watch the films together and explore the complexities of the challenges beyond the movies.
After a special movie screening with the director and actors, and a group dinner, we unpack the issues together and spark innovative discussions and solutions to these problems.
The ideas, networks, and opportunities created during these sessions encourage new innovations to grow from these films.
Components
Film Viewing
Choose from the top 3 activist films of the year selected by Amnesty International and Movies That Matter.
Dinner with the stars
Enjoy a nice meal together in the foyer of Theater aan het Spui, in The Hague.
Ideation
Brainstorm with the activists, directors, and actors in the group session of your choice.
Presentation
Present your group’s findings and ideas.
• The Agenda
stage 1
Watch the Movie
Choose your film from the options and sit down to a private screening with the directors and activists from the movie.
Stage 2
Q&A with Activists and Directors
At the end of the film, take part in a quick Q&A with your new neighbours.
stage 3
Complimentary Dinner
Following the films and Q&A, you will enjoy a complimentary dinner in the Foyer of Theater Aan Het Spui where you can informally get to know the activists and directors.
Stage 4
Ideation Session
Group discussions follow each film, at which point participants can ask questions to the human rights defenders and explore the complexities of these challenges beyond the films.
• Taking Part
The Movies That Matter Festival itself is open to the public. More information about the movies and ticket prices can be found on their website.
There are no costs associated with taking part in the Movies That Matter Ideation Sessions, though places are limited to just 10 guests per movie and therefore fill up quickly.
For each of the movies we discuss the presented challenges with the activists and directors to assemble a list of participants with expertise that we believe would most benefit the discussions and brainstorming sessions.
The final group selections is a balance between technical expertise and participants with a grounded knowledge from other sectors. Should you be interested, please get in touch with us.
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