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IDFA Project Space NL offered six talented makers the chance to develop an idea into a film plan. Sammy Shefa Idris was one of the directors who pitched his plan during IDFA 2025.

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Snowfall as Civic Pause: Når himmelen faller ned and November’s Shared Rituals

Amid the week’s rituals — from International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women to Small Business Saturday and Universal solidarity observances — Anne Grete Preus’s song “Når himmelen faller ned” offered a poetic soundtrack. Its imagery of snowfall slowing time and covering past “misspellings” mirrors how these events pause everyday rhythms, invite reflection, and stitch renewal across communities, reminding us that collective gestures, like falling snow, can transform the ordinary into shared meaning.

🎶 🌍 ✨ 🕯️ ❄️ 🤲 🕊️ ❤️ 📖 🎬 🇳🇴 🔊 Når himmelen faller ned - Anne Grete Preus

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November 24–30, 2025 carried everyday rituals and global observances into shared civic meaning, where local choices echoed international solidarity.

From marketplaces to human rights forums, each moment threaded care, creativity, and renewal across communities.

🟣 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women — 25 Nov 2025

Communities, schools, and institutions held vigils, workshops, and policy dialogues, centering survivor voices and committing to prevention, protection, and accountability.

🖤 Black Friday — 28 Nov 2025

Retailers and shoppers reshaped the day’s pulse with conscious consumption campaigns, spotlighting fair labor, repair culture, and local circular economies alongside traditional deals.

🛍️ Small Business Saturday — 29 Nov 2025

Neighborhoods rallied around independent shops and makers, turning street‑level commerce into civic celebration and resilient, community‑anchored prosperity.

🇵🇸 International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People — 29 Nov 2025

Cities and cultural centers hosted readings, panels, and art installations, affirming human dignity and international law while amplifying calls for peace and protection.

🕯️ First Sunday of Advent — 30 Nov 2025

Faith communities opened a season of reflection and hope, weaving interfaith concerts, food drives, and quiet rituals into public life and shared renewal.

🎬 IDFA — International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam — 19–30 Nov 2025

Filmmakers and audiences explored truth‑telling across borders, pairing screenings with civic dialogues that turned documentaries into catalysts for action.

🎾 Davis Cup Finals — 24–30 Nov 2025

National teams competed through a week of high‑stakes tennis, blending sport and shared identity while uniting fans across continents.

🧪 BioFIT Lille — 26–27 Nov 2025

Biotech and health innovators convened to spark partnerships from lab to clinic, aligning research translation with ethical, patient‑centered pathways.

🎵 MAMA Awards — 26–27 Nov 2025

Global pop creators fused performance and production craft, bridging fandoms and industry networks in a cross‑regional celebration of music innovation.

🏪 European SME Week — 24–30 Nov 2025

Workshops and policy roundtables energized founders and local chambers, connecting grassroots entrepreneurship to continental programs and practical support.

#Solidarity 🕊️ #Renewal ✨ #CommunityCommerce 🛍️ #Reflection 🕯️ #GlobalCulture 🌍