European Foundation Joris Ivens

The European Foundation Joris Ivens has an international, in particular European orientation. It aims at: 1. Maintaining and promoting the repute of the life and work of Joris Ivens with the public, especially by managing the Joris Ivens Archives in order to make them accessible to an interested public| 2. Creating a meeting-point for film makers and promoting the art of documentary films made from a humanitarian point of view. The Foundation organises various activities, in particular: initiating, advising, supervising and/or supporting projects referring to the life and work of Joris Ivens| organising meetings, exhibitions, festivals, conferences, etc.| initiating and supporting activities relating to the advancement of the creative documentary film| co-operating with similar organisations.