Look forward to the 28th Global Perspectives Film Conference – taking place for the first time at the DFF – Deutsches Filminstitut & Filmmuseum! The event kicks off on May 19, 2026. A special highlight: the award ceremony of the Global Perspectives Film Award on May 20 at the Ev. Akademie Frankfurt.
Current films reflecting the realities of life in countries of the Global South are part of the diverse program presented every two years at the Global Perspectives Film Conference. Post-screening discussions with filmmakers and experts provide a unique forum for film professionals, educators, and interested participants. The accompanying IN FOCUS program additionally offers workshops and panel sessions.
In addition to our film program, our IN FOCUS framework offers inspiring workshops and masterclasses with renowned directors. At exclusive networking events and in our panel series, filmmakers and experts discuss current political issues in regions of the Global South and how these are represented in the media.
Since 2001, a jury has honored works that compellingly portray life in the Global South and offer audiences new perspectives. The 2026 Film Award Global Perspectives recognizes outstanding directorial achievements and emerging filmmakers. In addition, a youth film jury awards a prize for the exceptional commitment of German distribution companies.
A professional jury selects a curated range of submitted films for use in cultural and political education. The spectrum includes feature and documentary films of all lengths, TV documentaries, and reports.
The online catalog documents submitted films with keywords for countries and topics – including an archive of all moving-image formats submitted since 1999. This allows users to search specifically for films relevant to cultural and political education on issues in the Global South. The catalog includes feature and documentary films, web formats, as well as TV documentaries and reports of all lengths. Using the provided contact information, educational institutions and cinemas in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland can directly reach out to rights holders to request films for (non-)commercial screenings.
The open conference has been offering a screening program for educators, filmmakers, and interested audiences in Frankfurt, Germany, since 2003. However, since 1972 we have been showcasing, discussing, and recommending a wide range of film formats that highlight current developments and diverse perspectives on the Global South. Topics include the political and social impacts of globalization, causes of displacement and migration, human rights and gender justice, as well as decolonization and the effects of climate change.
The Working Group GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES IN FILM brings together filmmakers, practitioners, and organizations from the cultural film and education sectors. Together, the working group advocates for a decolonization of perspectives on the Global South – both in film production and distribution.
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