International Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk

ICFR pens open letter to European Union in support of Moataz Abdelwahab

In reference to the open letter on the human rights crisis in Egypt which was issued by Human Rights Watch and signed by an impressive group of human rights organisations, the ICFR expresses its full support of this letter and the demands it includes.

Renewed call to release producer Moataz Abdelwahab

Instead of being released, the film producer Moataz Abdelwahab has again been imprisoned. The ICFR and its founding institutions are very worried about his health and detention conditions and call on the Egyptian authorities to immediately release him.

ICFR launched officially in Venice

IDFA, IFFR, and EFA launched the Coalition with a presentation and panel at the Venice Film Festival.

Urgent call for the release of Hajooj Kuka

The ICFR and its founding institutions called for the Sudanese authorities to immediately and unconditionally release filmmaker Hajooj Kuka and the four artists imprisoned with him.

Call for the immediate release of Moataz Abdelwahab

The ICFR and its founding institutions, together with a wide network of film bodies, called for the Egyptian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release film producer Moataz Abdelwahab.

Call for release of Mohammad Rasoulof

Film festivals and organizations around the world demanded the immediate and unconditional release of Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof.

Call for immediate release of Min Htin Ko Ko Gyi

The ICFR founding institutions led a global petition for the immediate release of Myanmar filmmaker and festival director Min Htin Ko Ko Gyi.

Statement in support of Oleg Sentsov

Part of the global effort to raise awareness about the plight of the Ukrainian prisoner and award-winning filmmaker.

Industry Talk: Solidarity with Filmmakers at Risk

During IDFA 2018, IDFA invited filmmakers and other stakeholders to share their experiences and to try to outline a possible coordinated strategy for action that effectively serves filmmakers at risk.