Documentary and filmmakers worlwide, whose work focuses on human rights, are invited to the 11th International Film Festival DerHumALC to be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina in May and June, 2009. Deadline for submissions: December 15.

The Festival was created to provide a forum for debate and reflection about human rights issues. According to the event's organizers, Instituto Multimedia DerHumALC, “through the screenings of artistic interpretations of independently produced films and videos, the event aims to provide a lens to view and consider human rights issues from around the globe."

In addition to the film screening, the Festival will contain panel discussions, special film and video exhibitions and Q&A sessions with directors, specialists and human rights organizations.

Participants must submit a DVD screener of the film, completed registration form, and any accompanying materials.

For further information, visit http://www.derhumalc.org.ar/festival/about_en.html. To apply, visit  http://www.derhumalc.org.ar/ficha_en.php.