Since its inception, Human Rights Watch’s International Film Festival has embodied the power of film to make a difference. Courageous and committed filmmakers produce impressive documentary and feature films, which stimulate passionate conversations about human rights and inspire human rights activists. Through the universal language of film, we connect the experiences of survivors and activists with our own experiences. Each year highlights from our London and New York festivals are presented in our Traveling Film Festival. The 2009-2010 season of the Traveling Festival begins in September 2009 and runs through May 2010. Please note that the traveling festival is only available in the US and Canada at this time.

If you are interested in licensing the traveling festival:

* You can select from a minimum of three titles to a maximum of all the titles at a cost of $300 per title.

* You can screen each title twice. You can screen certain titles more than twice, but we must request special permission for these additional screenings.

* You can license the package for the duration of a week up to a semester.

* You can screen on Digibeta or DVD - depending on availability.

* You must pay one way shipping - be it to the next site or back to HRW.

* The festival books on a rolling basis. Dates and films are not confirmed until you have signed and returned your traveling festival contract. Payment is not expected until 30 days after your final screening.

* Titles NOT listed as part of our traveling festival title list are not available through HRW. One must contact the distributor or filmmaker directly for all other titles on our site. Equally, if one screens a film from our traveling festival list without permission (i.e. a contract) - it is in violation of our licensing agreements.

* Human Rights Watch provides support materials for all the films. These items include: information on Human Rights Watch's work, images and press kits for the films, and preview DVDs.

If you would like more information or would like to make a booking, please contact Andrea Holley on 212-216-1839 or at holleya@hrw.org.