Meet the Humans of Docathon

Docathon empowers not just storytellers, but changemakers.

A world full of Stories

Students and teachers worldwide host Docathons, mentor peers, and inspire their communities through the power of film. From classrooms in Tanzania to conferences in Monaco, these stories show that impactful change can start anywhere.

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Stories That Matter

Watch other remarkable Docathon submissions from around the world

BEYOND LIMITATIONS

Original film by Julianne from Foundation University in the Philippines.

A GIRL WITH A DREAM IS ON FIRE

Original film by Katie from International School of Tanganyika in Tanzania.

Light of hope

Original film by Year 5 students from British School Manila in the Philippines.

RAINDROP

Original film by Ana, Eli, Henna, Kalin, and Kiaan from Shanghai Community International School in China.

Budapest Bike Mafia

A film by CAS student David

Dolma Ling Soup Kitchen

International School of Ulaanbatar,
Kazakhstan

Change begins with a story

Hundreds of Students from over 20 countries have already taken part in Docathon since January 2024. Here are some of their stories

Katie - An Ambassador

International School of Tanganyika

• Docathon Africa Winner 2024
• Winning film sparked conversations across the world
• Now leading a Docathon at IST in November 2025

Meet Katie

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Emma -The Protagonist

Philippines Dumaguete school • Global Winner

• Telling the remarkable story of Emma, a film made by High School students aged 16 and 17 years old.

• Shared their film through Student Film Exchanges in Europe and Latin America
 
• Inspiring film has sparked conversations about overcoming disability and discrimination

Watch emma’s film

David - The CAS Student

British International School Budapest – Docathon Participant 2025

• Created film as part of CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) project

• David’s film spotlighted the Budapest Bike Mafia, a grassroots movement using bicycles to deliver food and support to people experiencing homelessness. 

• Helped host Docathon at Changemakers Conference, Düsseldorf 2026

Meet David

Watch David’s film

judges and experts

World-class professional filmmakers and producers make up our list of experienced judges who attend Docathon festivals to offer their expert feedback to students.

Simon Mundy

Author of “The Race for Tomorrow” & sustainability reporter.

Sarah Dawes

20 years in television production for the BBC and other national channels.

Paul Hulligan

Founder of The London Documentary Network and ‘Doc-In-A-Day’.

Antoinette Taus

Filipino Actress & Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

Inky Nakpil

Freelance Television & Film Producer with over 30 years of experience in international documentaries for BBC NHU, National Geographic, and Discovery Network.

Kui Mwai

Writer for an array of international publications, podcaster, and producer

LeeAnne Lavender

Digital Storyteller & Co-Owner of Lavender Lane Media.

Brian Lavender

Filmmaker & Co-Owner of Lavender Lane Media