About the lab
With the recent political and cultural shifts across Southeast Asia, it’s time for storytellers to come together, learn from one another, and consolidate efforts. We invite storymakers from the region to join the Just Futures Impact Story Lab to reclaim our narratives. By sharing experiences and strategies, we can collectively drive systemic change. This will be a space for listening, learning, and solidarity—where we recognize that our struggles are not isolated, but interconnected. It starts with your story. Let's rewrite the future.
Partners
TIMELINE
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Mar 21–May 18
Open call
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Jul
Open call results
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Aug
Lab schedule announcement
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Sep 6–9
Just Futures Impact Story Lab
Storymakers working on audiovisual projects that address issues in Southeast Asia. This includes feature-length and short fiction and documentary films, interactive web series, campaign videos (commissioned or independent), animation, and other audiovisual formats.
Projects and applicants must be from one of the following countries: Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, or Vietnam.
Full eligibility details can be found in the Program Guidelines.Accommodation and travel for participants will be covered by In-Docs (maximum of 2 persons per project). Travel expenses for participants coming from or returning to cities outside the Southeast Asia region will not be covered.
- Talks and discussions – Connect, exchange, and gain insights into Southeast Asia’s current issues from diverse perspectives.
- Workshops – Participate in hands-on sessions to refine your stories for a better future.
- Meetings – Receive feedback and explore potential collaborations with fellow storytellers.
Alternativa Film awards
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.
