It is composed of 6 members, from different countries and cultures, who may be film journalists, critics, theologians, researchers or teachers.

Though the members are from the Catholic, Protestant or Orthodox churches they are open to inter-religious dialogue with Jews, Muslims and Buddhists. The Jury is completely independent and during the Festival they meet together to analyse and comment on the films.

The Ecumenical Jury focuses its attention on films with a special view. It is interested in the artistic quality as well as in religious, social, and people-related questions. It looks at the visions of the creative film directors with a feel for justice, peace, and respect as well as for spiritual dimensions. At the same time it remains open for the suffering and unplumbed depths of human existence, and seeks movie experiences, which give hope.

Piet Halma (The Netherlands)
Head of the Jury

Ulla Hjorth Nielsen (Denmark)

Karina Vostriakova (Ukraine)