The Pioneers in Skirts Global Impact Movie Relay initiative supports programs that lead to a gender equal world. Qualified activists are awarded a FREE 3-day movie screening of Pioneers in Skirts.

Our Aim: To help activist organizations utilize our film to boost their existing programs that elevate women & girls and address gender equity and equality issues.

Guidelines

• Deadline to Apply: we are currently offering a rolling open application process    
• Approved applicants:
  1. Will be an organization that is a nonprofit, NGO or activist group
  2. Will be chosen based upon:
     • the need for change in their communities,
     • why a movie screening event can help boost their programs that elevate women & girls and address gender equality issues,
     • the inspiring work they do in their communities,
     • the spirit with which they bring people together to solve problems.
  3. Must agree to using the film as a tool to:
     • directly benefit the programs their organization services, and
     • elevate women & girls and/or 
     • address gender equity and equality issues, and/or
     • address issues within underserved communities, and
     • create a safe space where people can express what they need in their life.
  4. Must have a mission that fits within this focus area:
     The producers of Pioneers in Skirts support programs that work to achieve gender equality and advocate for ALL women and girls, regardless of their nationality, ethnicity, age, sexuality, or any other status.
     
  5. Must sign a Relay Award Agreement at least one month prior to the event. This agreement includes a Public Performance Rights (PPR) License to screen the film to an audience.
  6. Will receive:
     • 1 three-day hybrid screening event: a password-protected online movie screening link to host a high resolution hybrid screening event (3 consecutive days of screening the film online as well as in-person).

       • It’s okay to host the screening in several locations over the awarded 3-day period.

       • It’s okay to host the screening only 1 time (vs 3 days)

       • The on-demand part of the screening event is hosted on a viewing portal.

       • The in-person part of the screening event is hosted at a venue of your choice.
     • A comprehensive digital Screening Kit: tips and resources for promoting and hosting the movie event. This kit helps screening hosts better plan for what to do before, during, and after the event. Designed to ensure high impact, our post-screening dialog tips help hosts instigate follow-on actions that keep their conversations and activism moving forward!