About Us
Alternativa is a global non-profit initiative that supports and promotes filmmakers from the Global South whose work has the potential to bring positive change to the world. Our mission is to amplify the international visibility of impact-driven talents and help their films reach broad and diverse audiences. By championing stories that make a difference, we bridge regional divides, empower local communities, and contribute to meaningful social transformation.
ABOUT inDRIVE
inDrive helps bring fairness and impact to the film
industry, supporting filmmakers in sharing
their stories globally.
ALTERNATIVA FILM FESTIVAL
Presents an alternative system for recognizing filmmakers from the film industries of the Global South, enabling their work to reach broad and diverse audiences and build bridges across regions. We honor films that bring positive change to the world and society. The Alternativa Film Festival is nomadic and moves to a new focus region with each edition.
Alternativa Film Festival 2023 and 2024 Winners
Alternativa Film Days
Free public events that showcase nominees and winners of the Alternativa Film Festival, blending screenings with impact discussions to raise awareness, spark dialogue, and drive societal change.
November 2025-February 2026, Central Asia
IMPACT DISTRIBUTION LAB 2025
Our Impact Distribution Lab brings together film producers and changemakers to design and implement strategies that connect socially-driven films with the audiences who need them most. Together, they will explore new environments and formats for screening and distribution and develop innovative approaches to presenting and discussing stories.
Sep 6–9, Bali, Indonesia
JUST FUTURES IMPACT STORY LAB
This lab is designed for storymakers from Southeast Asia, focused on creating narratives that envision a just and equitable future for the region. It will provide a space for listening, learning, and solidarity, where participants can share strategies and experiences.
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Back from Bali
In September, we joined the Just Futures Impact Story Lab in Bali — a new initiative for storytellers from across Southeast Asia.
12 October 2025
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The 2026 Selection Committee is revealed
Alternativa proudly introduced its new Selection Committee during a special panel at the Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM).
4 August 2025
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Alternativa Film Festival will take place in Colombia in 2026
Alternativa has announced that the 3rd edition of the Alternativa Film Festival will take place in Colombia in Q2 2026, with an expanded prize fund of 120,000 USD (an increase of 20,000 USD from the previous edition) and a new award category for a feature film from the focus region, bringing the total number of awards to seven. The open call for submissions runs from June 10 to October 10, 2025. Feature-length films of all genres are accepted from Latin America and Asia, while the short film categories are reserved exclusively for Latin America.
10 June 2025
partners
Alternativa thrives thanks to the steadfast support of its global and local partners. Together, we continue to push boundaries, amplify diverse voices, and strive to make positive changes. We sincerely thank all our partners for their invaluable commitment.