What does a world look like in which people live, decide and shape things together on an equal footing?
Sukuma arts e. V. is looking for filmmakers who want to make the transformation potential of women* and marginalized groups visible – towards a more peaceful, just and sustainable society in a global context.
The film is intended to emphasize the positive aspects of equal coexistence and to motivate and inspire, e.g. through existing role models or possible utopias.
Other inspiring questions for the film could be…
– What potential is there in communities that act with equal rights?
– Which structures promote genuine participation – and which still prevent it?
– Where can inspiring role models already be found today?
– What do gender equality and global sustainability have to do with each other?
How you can take part:
You can submit a concept idea until April 15, 2026. The two most convincing ideas can be realized as short films (max. 5 minutes) by August 3 and will each receive 3,000 euros afterwards.
The concept must include:
– Concept idea (max. A4 page) for a short film format (max. 5 min. long) on the advertised topic
– An assignment to SDG 5 or sub-goals of other SDGs or the goals of the Strategy for Feminist Development Policy of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) (max. 1/2 A4 page)
– Insight into previous film experiences (overview or link)
Send your documents (as PDF) to by April 15, 2026. If you have any questions about your application, please send us a short email.
Application deadline: April 15, 2026