#AGENDA

2030

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PREAMBLE

In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, media and communication are not only tools of influence — they are strategic assets that shape public perception, international cooperation, and policy response. Recognizing this potential, the Film Diplomacy (FD) was established with its flag initiative Films Diplomacy Conference (FDC) as a pioneering global initiative to leverage film, dialogue, and cross-sector collaboration to accelerate progress on critical global priorities.

Founded in 2024 by Raheel Ahmad, FD operates at the intersection of creative industries, public diplomacy, and sustainable development. It convenes thought leaders, emerging changemakers, institutions, and impact-driven creators to transform cinema into a vehicle for intercultural engagement, policy awareness, and systemic change.

The FDC is positioned not just as an event — but as a strategic platform that translates complex global challenges into actionable creative outputs. Through a focused agenda and measurable outcomes, FDC serves as a catalyst for multi-stakeholder engagement and future-oriented policy innovation aligned with the Culture, Peace, social issues, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and beyond.

STRATEGIC PILLARS OF FDC AGENDA 2030

01

Cinematic Diplomacy for Sustainable Futures

FDC aims to reframe films as strategic diplomatic tools. By embedding the themes of peace, inclusion, justice, climate action, & culture within cinematic content, we aim to:

Increase awareness on global challenges among youth through visual storytelling.
Equip over 1000+ young filmmakers by 2030 with tools to craft policy-aligned creative outputs.
Integrate filmmaking into formal and informal diplomacy training.
Influence 50,000+ youth and reach over 5M+ Digital Audience.

02

Capacity Building & Youth Leadership

FDC will scale capacity-building programs to:

Launch the FDC Impact Academy, a hybrid learning platform connecting UN agencies, universities, private sectors, film productions and civil society organizations with creative youth.
Establish regional youth cohorts and alumni networks to drive local impact projects, co-create media campaigns, and represent their regions in global summits.

03

Policy Innovation Through Visual Impact

FDC facilitates direct input from young creatives and policy actors:

In each Film Diplomacy Conference, resolutions and insights generated by youth participants will be documented and published in the FDC Youth Resolution Series, serving as advisory recommendations shared with global institutions and stakeholders.
Generate evidence-based media for use in global forums and youth-led diplomatic channels.

Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships

FDC advances global cooperation by aligning storytelling with sustainable development efforts:

Partner with UN agencies, regional bodies, ministries, and civil society to align film diplomacy with international frameworks and national development strategies.
Engage 500+ companies and 50+ industries to co-create and scale visual impact initiatives supporting climate, culture, tech, and youth.
Collaborate with youth groups, filmmakers, universities, and cultural councils to grow a global network of creative change agents.

04

Innovation for Good: Film + Tech

FDC harnesses technology to amplify creative diplomacy and measurable impact:

Develop interactive storytelling tools that enable audiences to engage with global issues through film-driven experiences.
Partner with tech innovators to create scalable platforms for virtual screenings, immersive workshops, and remote collaboration.
Host innovation labs and hackathons that bring together filmmakers, coders, and activists to prototype solutions addressing social and environmental challenges.

05

Global Story Index (GSI)

By 2026, FDC will introduce the Global Story Index, a comprehensive benchmarking system designed to evaluate and promote films that align with core values of human rights, sustainability, and peace.
Collaborate with film commissions, NGOs, and academic institutions to produce detailed country-level story reports highlighting regional storytelling trends and impact.
Provide an interactive platform for stakeholders to access data-driven insights, encouraging the creation and support of socially impactful films worldwide.

06

ROAD MAP TO 2030

Launch of FDC Impact Academy and Global Story Index
Film Diplomacy Conference (300+ delegates)
50+ new films produced through challenges
3,000+ youth community members actively participating
15 policy recommendations formalized and shared
100+ partners onboarded globally
250+ talent, internship, and collaboration opportunities facilitated
Publication of Annual Impact and Conference Reports

Global Film Diplomacy Forum with 500+ youth delegates
350+ films aligned with SDGs featured
15,000+ youth community members involved
70 policy recommendations adopted by key institutions
300+ partners collaborating across sectors
1,000+ talent, internships, and fellowships offered
Release of Global Story Index insights.
Publication of Annual Impact and Conference Reports

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Film Diplomacy Conference Edition 01 Istanbul
25+ films created and showcased
1,000+ youth community members engaged.
5 policy recommendations submitted to global bodies
50+ Global partners engaged
100+ talent, internship, and mentorship opportunities offered
Publication of FDC Impact Report, Partnership Impact Report
Publication of FDC Resolution series

Expansion to 5 regional summits (Africa, Asia, Europe, MENA)
50+ new films produced regionally
8,000+ active youth community members
40 policy recommendations influencing regional/global agendas
200+ strategic partners globally
500+ talent and creative opportunities created
Publication of comprehensive Impact and Summit Reports

Flagship Film Diplomacy Global Summit (500+ delegates)
500+ films produced with global reach
50,000+ youth engaged in creative and policy initiatives
100+ policy recommendations implemented globally
500+ institutional, corporate, and civil society partners
3,000+ talent, internships, & leadership opportunities offered
Comprehensive 2030 Impact Report summarizing decade-long achievements

MONITORING AND EVALUATIONS

We follow a dynamic, multi-layered system of evaluation designed to ensure our programs are transparent, data-driven, and scalable.

Impact Framework: Every project is mapped with clear objectives, target groups, and indicators (KPIs) aligned with our 4 strategic pillars.

Baseline & Outcome Surveys: Pre/post event feedback, youth development metrics, and skill acquisition benchmarks.

Annual Reports: Global projects assessments are compiled into three flagship publications: Films Diplomacy Conference Impact Report, FDC Partnership Impact Report and FDC Resolution Series by delegates.

Reports and Publications