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Read all the news related to the Alternativa universe, from last minute updates on our editions to information on the many projects that animate our world, on initiatives built with our partners, and on the protagonists of our long history: films.
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AFF 2026 Host City and Dates Revealed
The 3rd Alternativa Film Festival is coming to Medellín, Colombia, from April 21 to April 30, 2026!
7 November 2025
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AFF 2026: Record-Breaking Call for Entries
The call for entries for the 3rd Alternativa Film Festival (AFF 2026) — dedicated to bold, impact-driven stories from Latin America and Asia — has officially closed on October 10, and the results are in.
6 November 2025
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Alternativa arrives in Medellín, Colombia
Alternativa's team has just landed in Medellín — ready to announce the host city and the official dates of the 3rd AFF 2026 during Miradas Medellín 2025 next week.
28 October 2025
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Alternativa and Freedom bring impact cinema online
Kazakhstan-based Freedom Media has become the first streaming platform to host Alternativa Film Collection
22 October 2025
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Impact Distribution Lab: Open call closed with 190 applications
The open call for our Impact Distribution Lab wrapped up on September 30 with 190 applications from across Central Asia.
21 October 2025
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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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Alternativa at San Sebastian Film Festival
Alternativa's Program Director Natalia Pylaeva joins SSIFF to connect with filmmakers and partners.
22 September 2025
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Final Call for the Impact Distribution Lab
The call for our unique, free online program for filmmakers and changemakers from Central Asia is open until September 30 — don’t miss the last chance to apply.
22 September 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 officially debuted in Colombia
Alternativa officially debuted in Colombia during the Bogotá Audiovisual Market and introduced a new residency for developing impact campaigns.
1 August 2025
Alternativa Film Festival
Alternativa offers free educational programs for filmmakers at different stages of their journey, who explore social issues in their countries, and who seek to develop their homeland’s film industry and give a voice to their local communities.
