Activists Without Borders Film Festival 2026

Activists Without Borders Film Festival: global films, bold conversations, and urgent stories on social issues and climate crises for change
About this Event

Join us for an inspiring day of films, conversation, celebration and Networking.

We’ll be screening powerful documentaries and dramas that highlight urgent social issues and struggles from around the world. These films have been carefully selected from hundreds of submissions across more than a hundred countries, including stories from Palestinian communities and the fight against deforestation in the Amazon.

(The list of films to be screened will be updated closer to the event.)

The festival is supported by by the Impact Filmmakers Network, Activists Without Borders Academy, and Film Hub South East, in collaboration with the International Youth Council. With support of the BFI Film Audience Network, awarding funds from the National Lottery in order to bring this project to more audiences across the UK.

📍 Venue Details

The Pavilion
143-145 Oxford Rd
Reading, RG1 7UY
United Kingdom

• From Reading main railway station – 10 minutes’ walk
• From Reading West station – 5 minutes’ walk
• From London Paddington to Reading – 20 minutes by train

From London Heathrow Airport

• 30 miles – ~30 minutes by taxi
• Public transport: RA1 RailAir coach service between Heathrow and Reading Station

From Bristol Airport

• 85 miles – ~100 minutes by car

Car Parking:

Broad Street Mall car park - 2-minute walk

Q-Park Chatham Place - 3-minute walk

(2 hours free parking at the side roads)

About the Organiser

Activists Without Borders (AWB) is a UK-based organisation dedicated to defending human rights, protecting nature, and supporting frontline activists worldwide. Through campaigns, education, and advocacy, AWB works to bring global attention to urgent issues and inspire action for justice and change.

Activists Without Borders Film Festival (AWBFF) is an annual event that celebrates impactful documentaries and dramas addressing human rights, climate change, and social justice. The festival showcases films from around the world, creating a platform for dialogue, awareness, and solidarity between filmmakers, activists, and audiences.

Saturday 10th

🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Arrivals & Registrations
🕑: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Film Screening and Discussion
🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Film Screening and Discussion
🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Film Screening , Discussion, and Networking
Sunday 11th

🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Social Impact Filmmaking (Discussion / Private)
🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Film Screening and Discussion
🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Film Screening, Discussion, Networking, and Award Ceremony