TILL MAY 18

OPEN CALL FOR JUST FUTURES IMPACT STORY LAB

We invite storymakers from Southeast Asia who aim to create impactful narratives to join the lab, organized jointly by InDocs, DocSociety, !mpact, and Alternativa.

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About Us

The Alternativa Film Project is a global non-profit initiative that supports and promotes filmmakers from upcoming film industries. Our mission is to give greater international visibility to talents whose work has the potential to bring positive change. Through global exposure and strategic partnerships, we intertwine cultures, empower local communities, and facilitate meaningful social transformation. 

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  • Awards & Festival

    To honor and celebrate impactful cinema

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    awards & Festival

  • Screenings

    To inspire action by bringing impactful films to wider audiences

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    Screenings

  • Labs

    To empower filmmakers in bringing impactful narratives to life

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    Labs

ABOUT inDRIVE

inDrive helps bring fairness and impact to the film
industry, supporting filmmakers in sharing
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ALTERNATIVA FILM AWARDS & FESTIVAL

Alternative system for recognizing talents from upcoming film industries. We honor both the artistic merits and potential social impact of cinema, the films capable of driving change while captivating diverse audiences. The Alternativa Film Awards & Festival (AFAF) is nomadic and moves to a new focus region with each edition.

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Alternativa Film Awards & Festival 2023 and 2024 Nominees

whisperscof fire & water
A Childless Village
joseph's son
whisperscof fire & water
A Childless Village
joseph's son
Bride stone
The late wind
Dordoi City
Bride stone
The late wind
Dordoi City

How it was

The second edition of the Alternativa’s Awards & Festival took place in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, expanding into a full-scale 7-day program with screenings, impact discussions, and industry events.

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Alternativa Film Screenings

Free public events that showcase nominees and winners of the Alternativa Film Awards & Festival, blending screenings with impact discussions to raise awareness, spark dialogue, and drive societal change.

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Alternativa Film Screenings

Alternativa Film labs

Free tailored education, mentoring, and networking for filmmakers who want to amplify their project’s impact, expand their audience, and tell important stories that haven’t been screened yet.

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IMPACT LAB 2025

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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partners

The Alternativa Film Project 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.