Ways to share you films

Your students have completed the Docathon course and created powerful short films.

There are two ways to share their work with the world:

join a docathon

Submit films to an existing Global Docathon event and join a global Student Film Exchange.

Opportunities for your students to earn the Global Perspectives Leader credential from RMIT University.

Join A Docathon

organise a docathon

Host your own Docathon and showcase creativity, service, and student voice.

Choose the date, use your existing facilities, and optionally invite other schools to take part.

organise A Docathon

Join an upcoming docathon

From the United States to Australia, over 20 Docathons are planned worldwide in 2026. Some events are run privately with partner schools, while others are open access - explore the Docathons available to join below.

Location

Date

Open to

Hosted in partnership with

Learn more

Zambia

February 12-14, 2026

Schools in africa

https://madcourses.thinkific.com/courses/changemakers-conference-docathon-2026

germany

March 5-7, 2026

All schools

https://madcourses.thinkific.com/courses/changemakers-conference-docathon-2026

hong kong

March 7, 2026

All schools

https://madcourses.thinkific.com/courses/changemakers-conference-docathon-2026

luxembourg

March 19-20, 2026

gin schools

Dubai

april 22, 2026

All schools

https://madcourses.thinkific.com/courses/dubai-docathon-2026

fully remote

april 22, 2026

eim schools

https://madcourses.thinkific.com/courses/dubai-docathon-2026

toronto

april (date tbc)

Caap schools

https://madcourses.thinkific.com/courses/DocathonDoor1

melbourne

June 4, 2026

all schools

Location	Date	Open to	Learn more
Zambia	February 12-14, 2026	Schools in africa	https://madcourses.thinkific.c
germany	March 5-7, 2026	All schools
Hongkong	March 7, 2026	All schools	https://madcourses.thinkific.c
luxembourg	March 19-20, 2026	gin schools
Dubai	april 22, 2026	All schools
fully remote	april 22, 2026	eim schools	https://madcourses.thinkific.c
toronto	april (date tbc)	Caap schools
melbourne	June 4, 2026	all schools

Find out what happens at a docathon

Organise a docathon

As well as joining an existing Global Docathon, you can also organise your own event—aligning it with your school calendar and creating meaningful opportunities for student leadership.

Why organise a docathon at your school?

Celebrate student voices

Showcase meaningful stories created by your students and build a stronger, more connected school culture.

Multiply the Impact

Create authentic leadership opportunities through a student-led event—host it within your school or open it up to community partners, other schools, and parents.

Customize The Experience

Align your Docathon with existing events, or run it as a stand-alone experience — fully customisable to your time and resources.

How we support you

Any school can become a host - we'll guide you through the process!

Student Training

We equip student leaders to organize and host the event.

GLOBAL JUDGES

We bring in professional storytellers and expert judges—virtually or in person.

Regional Collaboration

Want to extend the reach of your event? We can help involve other schools, creating a regional hub

The docathon event

Whether you join a Global Docathon or organise your own, this is how the live event unfolds.

30–90 minutes

Events last 30–90 minutes, depending on the number of films

live stream

Students unable to attend in person can join via live stream

standalone screenings

Events may run as standalone screenings or as part of a wider conference or school event

Community partners and NGO's

Attendees may include: Community partners and NGOs, film professionals and a diverse array of students

how it works

Prior to the event, 3–5 student films are selected for screening

Students introduce their films (via video message if not attending in person)

Each film is discussed and reflected on by student and professional judges, as well as attendees

Every screening is an opportunity to reflect, celebrate, and consider action around real-world issues

student film exchange

Not every film can be screened at a live Docathon. However, every student who makes a film has the opportunity to share their work through a Student Film Exchange and earn the Global Perspectives Leader credential.

Docathon students worldwide

Open to all Docathon students worldwide

virtual

Fully virtual

60-minute

60-minute session

Global Docathon event

Normally organised by the Docathon team alongside an existing Global Docathon event

how it works

Students submit their films in advance, and they are grouped according to theme

Students introduce their films in breakout rooms and lead short discussions

Each breakout room shares key reflections back with the full group

Global Perspectives Leader credential

To earn the Global Perspectives Leader credential, students must join any live Student Film Exchange and then submit their film in advance to an online gallery, for it to be showcased during the RMIT Docathon (June 2026)

What is the global perspectives leader credential?

The Global Perspectives Leader credential recognises students who demonstrate global awareness and leadership by sharing their documentary, leading dialogue with peers from different countries, and reflecting on issues beyond their local context. It validates students’ ability to engage thoughtfully with diverse perspectives through storytelling.

Want to learn more about credentials?

Visit the Docathon Discovery Hub

further leadership opportunities for your students

Your standout students have the opportunity to plan and lead their own workshop around their film and multiply the impact. We guide; your students take the lead.

What is it?

Use your film as a catalyst for impact by designing and delivering a 20–30 minute workshop that deepens understanding and inspires action around your chosen issue.

How is it delivered?

Host a screening of your film for 10+ people
Lead a reflection or discussion
Deliver the session in person at your school or online

What do I earn?

The Issue Impact Leader Credential, in partnership with Open Planet

Meet Storytelling leader David

Ways to share your films

There are two ways to share their work with the world:

join a docathon

organise a docathon

Join an upcoming docathon

Organise a docathon

Why organise a docathon at your school?

Celebrate student voices

Multiply the Impact

Customize The Experience

How we support you

Student Training

GLOBAL JUDGES

Regional Collaboration

The docathon event

30–90 minutes

live stream

standalone screenings

Community partners and NGO's

how it works

Prior to the event, 3–5 student films are selected for screening

Students introduce their films (via video message if not attending in person)

Each film is discussed and reflected on by student and professional judges, as well as attendees

Every screening is an opportunity to reflect, celebrate, and consider action around real-world issues

student film exchange

Docathon students worldwide

virtual

60-minute

Global Docathon event

how it works

Students submit their films in advance, and they are grouped according to theme

Students introduce their films in breakout rooms and lead short discussions

Each breakout room shares key reflections back with the full group

Global Perspectives Leader credential

What is the global perspectives leader credential?

further leadership opportunities for your students

Your standout students have the opportunity to plan and lead their own workshop around their film and multiply the impact. We guide; your students take the lead.

What is it?

How is it delivered?

What do I earn?

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