Dear Asian filmmakers, the Human Rights Art & Film Festival (Australia) is accepting Feature and Short films until January 3, 2023.

About the festival:
The Human Rights Arts & Film Festival (HRAFF) is a not-for-profit arts organization dedicated to cultivating a vibrant human rights community, culture and conversation in Australia. Their aim is to celebrate, support and motivate social justice through creativity. Their mission is to use the momentum and universal language of art and film to compel reflection and action, creating an ecosystem of people and organizations that champion change. And their vision is a vibrant and equitable human rights community, culture and conversation in Australia.

What is a human rights film?
A Human Rights film is premised on the concept that we all share a universal humanity that is inherently worthy of dignity and respect. It does not necessarily need to address a particular right or convention nor does it necessarily need to be legalistic.

What exactly is HRAFF looking for?
HRAFF is looking for diverse, innovative and creative responses to human rights. We want films that inspire and engage audiences. In particular, HRAFF is seeking films that creatively and artistically engage with the field of human rights and explore the complexities of human existence in the context of political and social structures. It is also important that the films are accessible to a festival going audience and have a high degree of technical excellence.

Eligibility:
– Submitted films must engage in some way with human rights and social justice issues.
– The festival accepts feature films (over 40 minutes) and short films (below 40 minutes).
– Films should have been produced in the last two years (2021-2022)
– The festival accepts all kind of genres (documentaries, narratives, animation, music video, essay films, comedy, horror, sci-fi, adventure and experimental) but they should approach human rights.
– Films that exist primarily to promote or market a particular NGO or organization will not be screened.
– Films screened in Australia via film festivals, television, cinema, home video release or VOD/Online, are less likely to be selected.
– Important: By submitting you grants to the HRAFF a non-exclusive limited licence which permits HRAFF to communicate the Film on screen to the public for the following purposes; As part of the 2022 Festival. At any other activity conducted or sponsored by the HRAFF for a period of 24 months after the conclusion of the 2022.
– Submission Fees and Deadlines:

– Notification Date: March 31, 2023

We recommend filmmakers to read the full Rules and Regulations here: https://filmfreeway.com/HumanRightsArtsandFilmFestival

We remind readers that the 17th Human Rights Art & Film Festival will take place from May 4 – 9, 2023.

To see other Call for Entries please follow the next link: “Call for Entries”.