Activists Without Borders Film Festival 2025

Join us for an inspiring day of films and conversation. (Day 1)

We’ll be screening powerful short documentaries and dramas that highlight urgent social issues and struggles from around the world. These films have been carefully selected from thousands of submissions across more than 120 countries, including stories from Palestinian communities and the fight against deforestation in the Amazon.

This is the opening day of screenings, followed by a panel discussion and a chance to meet filmmakers from across the globe.

Schedule

• 1:15 pm – Arrivals
• 1:30 pm – Film screenings (with a 10-minute break)
• 4:30 pm – Panel discussion
• 5:30 pm – Awards ceremony
• 5:45 pm – Networking (until 7:30pm)

📍 Venue Details

Reading Biscuit Factory Cinema
Broad Street Mall
Reading, RG1 7QE
United Kingdom

• From Reading main railway station – 8 minutes’ walk
• From Reading West station – 13 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 - 1 minute walk

Q-Park Chatham Place - 2 minutes walk

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.