The films are chosen by the festival's programming division based on the filmmakers' vision in expressing issues of conflict and resolution, including reconciliation processes. Film for Peace International is here to support the creative searches of young filmmakers in addressing such issues as drug abuse, mental health, bullying, social isolation, racism, and poverty, especially with a focus on the problems encountered by youth. Entrants are judged on their ability to effectively communicate, through the medium of film, potential solutions to achieving sustainable peace as a community. Ten films, each of which will originate from a world region mostly aligned with the continent on which the country of film origin is located, will be selected to be showcased at the International Peace Alliance | Alliance Internationale De La Paix on September 21-24, 2023.