One World – International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival

One World International Human Rights Film Festival is the largest human rights film festival in the world. It is a major cultural event in the Czech Republic that attracts more than 100,000 viewers annually and takes place in over 50 cities and towns in the Czech Republic.One World presents more than 100 films from around the globe, focusing on social, political, environmental, media and human rights issues. There are four competition categories (International Competition for the Best Film and Best Director Awards, Right to Know Competition, Immersive Films Competition and Czech Competition) and a number of thematic categories.

One World provides a platform for exchange of views and experiences. Audience has an opportunity to discuss subjects of films during Q&As and debates with filmmakers, producers, distributors, protagonists as well as with experts, policy makers, media and NGO representatives. One World also offers screenings for elementary and high schools. At the same dates as One World festival in Prague East Doc Platform for film industry professionals is organized by the Institute of Documentary. Film One World supports alternative distribution of documentary films and established also VOD platform One World Online.

One World has also been involved in numerous international projects, ranging from cooperation with festivals (One World is a founding member of Human Rights Film Network), assistance to emerging human rights film festivals abroad (among the recent – Festival de Cine Más in Nicaragua, Karama Human Rights Film Festival in Jordan or Bir Duino Kyrgyzstan, 1905 International Himan Rights Film Festival Hong Kong), or organizing One World in Brussels with screenings in the European Parliament.