world's largest documentary film project for social change

Across the globe, ordinary people rise each day to fight for positive change. Their stories remain untold because grassroots initiatives and local heroes often go unnoticed in mainstream media.

In March 2025 we will capture a story of a single day in the life of those who fight for tomorrow. A shared global story of struggle, hope, fear and joy. Filmed by you.

Thank you to everyone who took part!

We have some amazing material and now the editing has started. We’ll see you on the big screen soon! Get updates on the project by signing up to the newsletter at the bottom of the site.

During one day in March 2025 we invite you to film and document your fight for a better tomorrow.

Or capture the story of someone you know and admire.

In your footage we want you to answer these questions:

What is worth fighting for?
What tools do you use?
What scares you?
What makes it all worth it?

3 Tips for Your Film

Give us a story

Choose a filming day when something interesting is happening, and a story will naturally unfold.

Keep it simple

Use whatever camera or phone you have.

Film horizontal instead of vertical.

Good audio

For the best audio quality, record your answers in a quiet place with no wind or distracting background noise.

FAQs

Anyone, anywhere in the world, can participate! Whether you're a social entrepreneur, activist, or simply someone passionate about positive change, we want to hear your story. No professional filmmaking experience is required.
You can speak either English or your native language—whichever feels most natural to you.
No, participation is completely free. Our goal is to make this documentary as accessible as possible to everyone who wants to share their story.
No, all submitted material must be captured on the same day. However, you can choose any day in March to film.
We are looking for real and personal stories about the fight for a better future. You can document your own journey or highlight someone you admire. Your story can focus on activism, innovation, community efforts, or personal resilience—anything that showcases a fight for positive change.
Most standard video formats (MP4, MOV, AVI) are acceptable. We recommend shooting in HD (1080p) or higher for the best quality. If you’re filming on your phone, make sure your settings are set to the highest resolution available.
We also prefere to have videos filmed horizontal instead of vertical.
There’s no strict time limit, but we recommend keeping your footage between 5 and 15minutes. It’s better to focus on a strong, compelling story rather than length.
Yes! If you have multiple stories to share or want to submit different perspectives, you are welcome to upload more than one video.
No, you don’t need to edit your footage. In fact, we prefer receiving raw, unedited material. Our team will handle the editing to create a cohesive documentary.
No, we prefer raw footage without added music. If your video requires subtitles for translation, you can provide them in a separate document, but it’s not required—we will handle subtitles in post-production.
You will be able to upload your footage directly on our website starting March 1st by clicking the “Upload Footage” button at the top of the page.
You can upload your footage until April 13th.
Yes! If your footage is chosen for the final documentary, we will contact you via email with updates on the project.
By submitting your footage, you grant A Day of Change the rights to use it in the documentary and related promotional materials. However, you still retain ownership of your original content and are free to use it however you like, including sharing it on social media.
Not all submissions will make it into the final film, but every story contributes to the larger movement. Even if your footage isn’t included in the main documentary, it may be featured on our website or social media.
A Day of Change will have its cinematic premiere in Sweden in December 2025 before being released to a wider audience. We will keep you updated on where and how you can watch it. Our goal is to make the film available to as large a global audience as possible.

The organizations behind

Glimpse Foundation is a Stockholm based nonprofit fighting for long perspectives in a short sighted world. We use film as a tool for turning important, inspiring and beautiful ideas into stories others can see, feel and understand.
glimpsefoundation.org
Reach for Change is a foundation that empowers social entrepreneurs to improve the lives of children and youth. Since 2010, it has supported over 1,600 entrepreneurs across three continents, helping them scale their innovations to impact more than 4.7 million children globally.
reachforchange.org
Pråmfilm is a young production company with an international focus, producing documentaries that challenge social norms and highlight new perspectives. Notable works include The Antifascists (2017), shown in over 50 countries, and All We Own (2019), which won the Swedish Academy Award for Newcomer of the Year.
pramfilm.se

The People behind

Patrick de Meijere

DIRECTOR & PRODUCER
Patrick is a Stockholm-based director and producer with a long background in film, design, and communication. As co-founder and chair of the Glimpse Foundation, he drives initiatives that promote long-term thinking through creative and impactful storytelling.
Camilla Svedberg

PRODUCER
Camilla is the Head of Communications at Reach for Change and a driving force behind making this the world’s largest documentary film project for social change. By leveraging Reach for Change's vast network, she will engage changemakers from around the globe to share their stories.
Rebekka Dober

PRODUCER
Rebekka is an impact-driven social entrepreneur based in Vienna and the founder of YEP – Voice of the Youth, an award-winning social start-up focused on youth empowerment & participation. She is also an Ashoka Fellow, recognized for her innovative work in social change.
Kalle Jansson

EDITOR
Kalle is a Stockholm- based editor and co-founder of Pråmfilm, known for his work on impactful documentaries such as Fly So Far (2021) and All We Own (2019). His editing focuses on crafting powerful, socially conscious stories that resonate globally.
Martin Mighetto

SOUND
Martin is a sound designer and mixer with over 20 years of experience working in commercials, feature films, and television. His notable projects include A Man Called Ove (2015) and The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared (2013).
Ida Svenonius

COLORIST
Ida is a Berlin-based colorist who began her career in color grading at just 17 years old at the Swedish post- production house, The Chimney Pot. She has contributed to notable films such as Searching for Sugar Man (2012).