Tier 2
the hague, Netherlands
Last verified 12 June 2026
Movies that Matter presents fiction films and documentaries with in-depth programmes about human rights.
Oscar Documentary Feature · Documentary Feature Film
Win Grand Jury Documentary to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film.
Submitting to movies that matter festival costs from EUR 20 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. movies that matter festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Yes. movies that matter festival can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
movies that matter festival takes place in the hague, Netherlands.
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