The NGO International Film Festival

The 2024 edition of the NGO International Film Festival was a success because of the collaborative effort and strong dedication of ALL OUR #VOLUNTEERS! 💙💜🧡🖤🩶💚 #volunteers #ngoiff2024 #cinemaforchange #filmsfordevelopment #globalgoals #ngos #ingos #localization #globalization #sdgs #advocacy #campaigns #research #indigenousknowledge #ecologicalprotection #immigration #cultureofpeace #knowledgemanagement #education #civilsociety #policymakers #storytellers

‘The Day That Would Change Margot Robbie’s Life Forever’ is An Original Play written by Christian Lollike for the opening of the NGO International Film Festival 2024. An amazing and talented actors from Australia nailed the performance. It was a delightful performance. MEET THE CAST: - BRIGITTE JARVIS Brigitte Jarvis - SAURAV MARASINI Saurav M. - HEATHER VALENTINE @heather valentine - SHANNON WOOLLARD Shannon Woollard CHRISTIAN LOLLIKE, Writer & Director. ANDERS DJURSLEV, Producer. TAYE BALOGUN, Executive Producer. #ngoiff2024 #cinemaforchange #filmsfordevelopment #globalgoals #ngos #ingos #localization #globalization #sdgs #advocacy #campaigns #research #indigenousknowledge #ecologicalprotection #immigration #cultureofpeace #knowledgemanagement #education #civilsociety #policymakers #storytellers

A powerful keynote speech from Kumi Naidoo Kumi Naidoo , Founding Chair, Africans Rising @africans_rising & Former Secretary General of the Amnesty International @amnesty at the opening ceremony of the 4th NGO International Film Festival 2024. ‘I want to suggest that harnessing the power of art and culture to address the climate crisis and all the intersecting crisis that emerge from it, will not deliver our salvation from those crisis. However, failure to harness the full power of art and culture will almost guarantee that we will fail.’ ~ Kumi Naidoo A strong reminder that we need to harness art and culture to address climate crisis. Thank you Kumi. #ngoiff2024 #cinemaforchange #filmsfordevelopment #globalgoals #ngos #ingos #localization #globalization #sdgs #advocacy #campaigns #research #indigenousknowledge #ecologicalprotection #immigration #cultureofpeace #knowledgemanagement #education #civilsociety #policymakers #storytellers

During a high level discussion on the effect of climate change on biodiversity. It was a very informative discussion that served as a stimulating reminder of our own contribution to climate catastrophe. On the panel was: - Tony Rinaudo Tony Rinaudo - Professor Arnold Dix Arnold Dix - Dr Russell Taylor @Dr Russell Taylor - Kumi Naidoo Kumi Naidoo Moderated by: Professor Mimmie Watts Professor Mimmie Claudine Watts Phd.♦️🌻♦️ #climatestory #ngoiff2024 #cinemaforchange #filmsfordevelopment #globalgoals #ngos #ingos #localization #globalization #sdgs #advocacy #campaigns #research #indigenousknowledge #ecologicalprotection #immigration #cultureofpeace #knowledgemanagement #education #civilsociety #policymakers #storytellers

A powerful keynote speech from Reena Ghelani the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General on Climate Crisis & El Niño during the second day opening of the NGO International Film Festival at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne. ‘…these themes are not separate, they are closely linked and intertwined. And they are some of the most pressing issues of our time…through your stories and creativity, you can shape the future. Let this festival inspire us to connect, learn and act…’ Every word is a reminder that we have more work to do. Thank you Reena! #climatestories #ngoiff2024 #cinemaforchange #filmsfordevelopment #globalgoals #ngos #ingos #localization #globalization #sdgs #advocacy #campaigns #research #indigenousknowledge #ecologicalprotection #immigration #cultureofpeace #knowledgemanagement #education #civilsociety #policymakers #storytellers

THANK YOU ALL BECAUSE YOU MADE THIS YEAR SPECIAL! #ngoiff #ngoiff2024 #cinemaforchange #filmsfordevelopment #globalgoals #ngos #ingos #localization #globalization #sdgs #advocacy #campaigns #research #indigenousknowledge #ecologicalprotection #immigration #cultureofpeace #knowledgemanagement #education #civilsociety #policymakers #storytellers

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR 2024 JURY AWARD WINNERS! 🎊 - Across The Himalayas {2024 Jury Award on Special Recognition on SDGs & Local Solutions} - Understorey {2024 Jury Award on Ecological Protection} - The Fly Collector {2024 Jury Award on Indigenous Knowledge} - Insect And Flower {2024 Jury Award on Ecological Protection} #ngoiff2024 #winners #cinemaforchange #advocacy #campaign #research #impactstories #sdgs #globalgoals

Today was spectacular, our last agenda on the programme was achieved. We had a BIRRARUNG/YARRA WALKING TOUR facilitated by Professor Ian Rutherfurd and Dr Sonya Rutherfurd. This was not only a Yarra River the centre-piece of Melbourne it is also an extremely interesting and beautiful wet day. This walk introduced us to the beautiful river and its history just upstream of the city. We learned about the landscape, but also the challenging history of dispossession of the Indigenous people – which is closely associated with this section of the river. We saw the site of (reputedly) the world’s highest dive, one of the largest bat colonies in Australia, and eat at the historic boat houses. A really great walk to finalize our 2024 edition. We are very grateful. #ngoiff2024 #development #creative #films #cinema #advocacy #research #campaigns #indigenousknowledge #immigration #ecologicalprotection #melbourne #australia #globaldevelopment #sdgs #climatechange #water #yarra #river #yarrariver #change

A roundtable knowledge session on policy & governance moderated by Gary Chan with our brilliant panelists: Osai Ojigho, Anna Macdonald, Peter Hylands, Benson Saulo. A very informative and engaging discussion. So much to learn. #ngoiff2024 #melbourne #australia #globalgoals #sdgs #students #universities #policymakers #creatives #royalbotanicgardens #cityofmelbourne #developmentfilms #advocacy #policies #governance Anna Macdonald Osai Ojigho Benson Saulo Gary Chan

DAY 4: EMBRACING OUR ECOLOGICAL FUTURES During the Embracing Our Ecological Futures session, panelists Melissa Pineda Pinto, Hanh Nguyen, Peter Symes, and Freya Thomas shared their visionary insights on how we can navigate climate change, population growth, and Indigenous rights over the next 50 years. Moderated by Dave Kendal and Pauline Marsh, this conversation inspired creative solutions for a sustainable future. 🌱✨ #ngoiff2024 #melbourne #australia #globalgoals #sdgs #students #universities #policymakers #creatives #royalbotanicgardens #cityofmelbourne