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FreedomFilmFest Bringing you socially relevant, human rights films since 2003 FreedomFilmFest used to be held annually and in 2021, the Festival is made into a biannual event.

FreedomFilmFest (FFF) is an international human rights documentary film festival organised by the Freedom Film Network, Malaysia. Established in 2003, it adopts the themes encompassed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), pioneering a documentary film grant competition method in Malaysia which encourages first-time activist filmmakers to turn their winning proposals into films. linktr.ee/FreedomFilmFest

03/10/2026

Behind every film curation is a delicate practice of care, responsibility, and craft. As FreedomFilmFest 2026 approaches, we are reflecting on what it truly takes to bring stories to our screens! ๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ

In the final episode of this podcast series, emerging curators Adriana Nordin Manan and Mohd Sazni hang out with mentor Adrian Johnathan Pasaribu, Chief editor and co-founder of Cinema Poetica, to explore:

๐Ÿ–‹๏ธ Why curation is like poetry, a thoughtful arrangement rooted in deep care and intention
๐Ÿ–‹๏ธ How can a curator treat viewers like friends and build genuine human connection in an era of algorithms and statistics
๐Ÿ–‹๏ธ Why community screenings matter, no matter how small they are

Run your own community screenings with these tips and insights!
๐Ÿ”— Access the podcast here: bit.ly/ECLPodcast3

30/09/2026

FreedomFilmFest 2026 is almost here, curating stories for impact! ๐ŸŽž๏ธ

This year's FFF brings together regional programmers to showcase high-impact curation, featuring stories that matter from Taiwan International Documentary Festival, Aceh Film Festival, and Cinemata, Asia-Pacific social issue video platform.

Join emerging curators Adelia Khalid and Haziqah Azemi as they chat with mentor Daisy Crooke from Take One Action Film Festivals to uncover:

๐Ÿ–‹๏ธ How do films become a catalyst for social change?
๐Ÿ–‹๏ธ What does it take to make screenings safe and accessible for all?
๐Ÿ–‹๏ธ Can film programming really be sustainable?

Run your own screenings with these tips and resources!
๐Ÿ”— Access the podcast here: bit.ly/ECLPodcast2

28/09/2026

Ever wanted to curate your own film lineup? With FreedomFilmFest 2026 on the horizon, letโ€™s talk film curation! ๐ŸŽž๏ธโœจ

In this 3-part podcast series, emerging curators Ezzah Mahmud and Eddy Tan sit down with mentor, Chalida Uabumrungjit (Festival Director, Thai Short Film and Video Festival) to cover these crucial questions for every aspiring film programmer:

๐Ÿ–‹๏ธ How do I start?
๐Ÿ–‹๏ธ Where can I access screenable films?
๐Ÿ–‹๏ธ What essential skills do I need to grow to build meaningful programmes?

Get all the tips and resources you need to build your own screenings!
๐Ÿ”— Access the podcast here: bit.ly/ECLPodcast1

The FreedomFilmFest 2026 lineup continues to grow! Weโ€™re excited to announce two more powerful homegrown films premierin...
25/09/2026

The FreedomFilmFest 2026 lineup continues to grow! Weโ€™re excited to announce two more powerful homegrown films premiering this October, bringing essential local stories to the big screen. ๐ŸŽฌ

From biased algorithms to the return of simple analogue solutions, these films ask us to look closer at how digital systems shape everyday life.

Through their films, Ain Husniza, Farhan Shahmi & Amirul Ruslan reveal what happens when the infrastructure shaping our lives goes unchecked.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Head to bit.ly/FFF26_Grants to find out more about their films.

These are just two amongst six Malaysian film grant projects, all coming to you at PJPAC this October. Stay tuned!

๐ŸŽž๏ธ FreedomFilmFest is just around the corner and weโ€™ve got TWO more film premieres joining our   lineup!What does the pe...
24/09/2026

๐ŸŽž๏ธ FreedomFilmFest is just around the corner and weโ€™ve got TWO more film premieres joining our lineup!

What does the personal side of technology look like? For filmmakers Hannah Newman and Ezzah Mahmud, the answer lies in the relationships closest to home.

Through the FFF Micro-doc Film Grant, their films explore how our digital lives shape identity, connection, caregiving and the ways we stay close to the people we love.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Curious about the people and ideas behind these films? Read more at bit.ly/FFF26_Grantees

These are just two amongst six Malaysian film grant projects, all coming to you at PJPAC this October. Stay tuned!

๐Ÿ‘€ Hereโ€™s a peek at two films premiering at FreedomFilmFest this October! ๐ŸŽฅHow do we protect our traditional knowledge in...
23/09/2026

๐Ÿ‘€ Hereโ€™s a peek at two films premiering at FreedomFilmFest this October! ๐ŸŽฅ

How do we protect our traditional knowledge in an increasingly digital world? And who gets left behind in the shift?

For filmmakers Cristy Aniko M and Agnes Yap, these questions lie at the heart of these powerful stories theyโ€™re bringing to the screen through the FFF Micro-doc Film Grant.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Swipe through to discover what inspired their films, then head to bit.ly/FFF26_GrantFilms to read the full scoop.

These are just two amongst six Malaysian film grant projects, all coming to you at PJPAC this October. Stay tuned!

21/09/2026

๐Ÿ“ข MARK YOUR CALENDAR! WEโ€™RE BACK! ๐Ÿ“ข

The 21st FreedomFilmFest is officially here! Four days of films, interactive workshops, and social justice storytelling as we explore how technology and human rights intersect. ๐ŸŒฑ

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 22nd - 25th October 2026
๐Ÿ“ PJPAC, 1 Utama E, Petaling Jaya
๐ŸŽž๏ธ Rooted In Humanity (Dari Akar ke Akal)

Jom, tell your friends and come through!

More details coming soon ๐Ÿ‘€

18/09/2026
16/09/2026

Hari Malaysia meraikan kita semua. Namun, apa maknanya jika masyarakat asal negara ini masih diketepikan daripada keputusan yang melibatkan tanah, kehidupan dan masa depan mereka?

Malaysia bukan hanya tentang pembangunan dan ekonomi. Bagi Orang Asal, tanah bukan sekadar sumber โ€“ ia adalah kehidupan, sejarah dan warisan yang telah dijaga sejak turun-temurun.

Dalam menghadapi perubahan iklim, banjir dan jerebu, pengetahuan, tradisi dan amalan Orang Asal dalam menjaga alam semakin penting. Namun, pencerobohan tanah dan projek pembangunan terus mengancam cara hidup, sumber kehidupan serta hubungan komuniti dengan Tanah dan Wilayah Adat mereka. Melindungi Tanah dan Wilayah Adat daripada ancaman ini juga bermakna melindungi pengetahuan, warisan dan alam yang dijaga oleh Orang Asal untuk generasi akan datang.

Sebab itu, apabila sesuatu pembangunan melibatkan Tanah dan Wilayah Adat Orang Asal, kami bukan sekadar pihak yang menerima kesan daripada keputusan yang dibuat. Kami mempunyai hak untuk terlibat dan bersuara dalam menentukan apa yang berlaku kepada tanah, wilayah dan kehidupan kami. Kami perlu diiktiraf sebagai equal partners, terutamanya dalam keputusan yang melibatkan hak dan kehidupan kami.

Tapi bagaimana hak ini sepatutnya dihormati apabila sesuatu projek pembangunan melibatkan komuniti Orang Asal?

Hak Orang Asal untuk menentukan masa depan mereka telah diiktiraf melalui piawaian antarabangsa. Dalam episod pertama siri ini, ikuti Amai dan Daro mengenali UNDRIP dan prinsip Izin berasaskan Makluman Awal, Bebas dan Telus (IMABT/ FPIC) โ€” sebuah mekanisme yang memastikan komuniti bukan sekadar dimaklumkan, tetapi mempunyai suara dalam keputusan yang memberi kesan kepada mereka.

Sempena Hari Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ, mari kita bina Malaysia yang bukan sahaja membangun, tetapi turut menghormati masyarakat asalnya dan mengiktiraf sumbangan Orang Asal dalam melindungi warisan dan alam untuk semua.

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Program ini dijayakan dengan sokongan daripada inisiatif โ€˜Agents of Change: Youth and Media for Responsible Businessโ€™ Kesatuan Eropah-UNDP. Namun begitu, segala kandungan dan kesimpulan yang disampaikan adalah pandangan peribadi para pembicara sahaja, dan tidak semestinya menggambarkan pendirian rasmi Kesatuan Eropah atau Program Pembangunan Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (UNDP).

On the road with our emerging curators ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธAugust is a wrap! Kudos to the curators of Pesta Tingu Wayang & Cilik Sinema f...
10/09/2026

On the road with our emerging curators ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ

August is a wrap! Kudos to the curators of Pesta Tingu Wayang & Cilik Sinema for bringing their programmes to life and creating spaces for stories, conversations, and connections with local communities through films ๐ŸŽž๏ธ

Continuing the nationwide movement, Emerging Curators Lab (ECL) is part of , bringing community-centred film programmes across the country! ๐Ÿ“ฃ

๐Ÿ“ Next Stops:
โ€ข Penang (Sep) with
โ€ข Johor & Sentul, KL (Oct)
โ€ข Final stop: FreedomFilmFest @ Petaling Jaya!

Swipe to see whatโ€™s coming and mark your calendar! ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ

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