July 20

And the Trees Danced Below on NOWNESS ASIA

A short film created in Alternativa Teen Lab 2024 in Tashkent, is now streaming on NOWNESS ASIA, one of the region's leading platforms for visual storytelling.

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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 global audiences. By championing stories that make a difference, we bridge regional divides, empower local communities, and contribute to meaningful social transformation.

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inDrive helps bring fairness and impact to the film industry, supporting filmmakers across the Global South in sharing their stories globally.

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ALTERNATIVA FILM FESTIVAL

An alternative system for recognizing filmmakers from 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.

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The third Alternativa Film Festival took place in Medellín, Colombia, in April 2026, presenting impact-driven films from Latin America and Asia.

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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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November 2025-February 2026, Central Asia

IMPACT DISTRIBUTION LAB 2025

The Lab brings together filmmakers and changemakers to design impact 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.

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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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