HRW: Traveling Film Festival 2004-2005

Human Rights Watch is widely recognized for our in-depth investigations, informed policy recommendations, and ability to generate intense pressure to confront human rights abusers and defend basic freedoms. Through vigilant monitoring and advocacy in over seventy countries, we are dedicated to advancing the protection and promotion of human rights for all.

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 new generations of human rights activists. Through the universal language of film, we connect the experiences of survivors and activists with our own experiences — a critical step in influencing public opinion and international policy.

Each year highlights from our London and New York festivals are presented in our Traveling Film Festival. We see these films as capable of creating forums for discussion in all kinds of communities. People are able to view human rights issues and their impact through the art of film - a medium that has the power to share individual stories of suffering and of strength across both physical and philosophical borders.

The 2004-2005 Season of the Traveling Festival begins in September 2004 and runs through May 2005. Please note that the titles for the 2005-2006 Season will be posted the first week of August 2005 and 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 three to eight titles at a cost of $200 per title.
Each title can be screened twice.
You can license the package for the duration of a week up to a semester.
You can screen on Beta, VHS 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 traveilng festival list without permission (i.e. a contract) - it is in violation of our licensing agreements and is considered illegal. Furthermore, if one presents a film using HRW's name without a signed contract on file, that is also in violation of our agreements and will be considered illegal.
Human Rights Watch provides support materials for the films. These materials include: Human Rights Watch brochures, images from the films, outreach resources, postcards, preview cassettes, sample flyers, other downlaodable templates and viewers' guides.
For detailed information on presentation of the festival and tips from staff/other presenters, please check out our Programming Guide page.

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. Thanks so much for your interest.