Who can join the HRFN?
Membership to the Network is open to any human rights film festival organization that subscribes to the principles and practices as recognized by the Network and described in its charter. Besides that , the festival must already have passed its second edition. HRFN values the territoriality of its members: If your festival is taking place in a country/city that already features a HRFN member festival, please get in touch with the HRFN partner from your country/city first.
Why join the HRFN?
- To strengthen your presence on the (human rights) film festival world map
- To exchange ideas, experiences and methods with other members.
- To benefit from the network's promotional tools: cross referencing between members' websites, HRFN website, leaflet.
- To participate in joint efforts to improve human rights films exposure worldwide.
- To stimulate the human rights film climate and support its filmmakers
How much does the membership cost?
HRFN asks for a small membership fee to keep up operations through the secretariat, maintain the website and organise its annual activities. There are two different membership fees. Festivals from countries that provide easier access to and more opportunities for funding will pay a EUR 250 annual membership fee. Festivals from countries with a lesser financial infrastructure will pay a EUR 125 annual membership fee.
How to join the network?
New festivals can be accepted on recommendation by members and approval of the annual meeting of the network, which usually takes place during November each year. Approval will be granted on the basis of festival track record, regularity of events and other basic information. Your application can be sent to the HRFN secretariat: hrfn@moviesthatmatter.nl before November 1st. If you would like to join the network please:
- Get support from at least two HRFN members who will support your application;
- Send a written application indicating why you would like to become a member and what you will bring to the network;
- Provide a short (written) presentation of the history of the festival and your future plans;
Send at least one issue of your festival publications (e.g. festival folder, catalogue) to the secretariat of the network by e-mail