PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival

🤔 Thinking of submitting a short film 🎬 to #PLURALplus26 but not sure where to begin? We’ve got you covered! 👉 To support you along the way, we’ve put together a 6️⃣‑step guide designed to help you shape a strong submission and increase your chances of having your video recognized. From developing your idea to final edits, this guide will walk you through the essentials so that you can focus on what matters most: 🤩 telling your story with impact! 🔗 Additional resources, tips and guidance are also available at /resources/how-to-make-a-video/ 🗓️ Submit your video by 30 June through the PLURAL+ website! 😍 Don’t wait, start creating and share your vision with the world!

🎬 Calling young filmmakers & content creators: the 2026 edition of the PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival is here! 🫵 This is *your* moment to speak up, create, tell a story, and spark positive change! 👋 📽️ Drop a short video (no more than 5 minutes) to tackle real issues—migration, inclusion, diversity, combating xenophobia, and building a peaceful future together! All formats and genres are welcome, whether it’s a short documentary, narrative fiction, animation, TikTok-style edit, or cinematic storytelling! 👀 What’s in it for you? 🏆 International Jury Distinctions across 3 age categories 👉 12 and under; 13-17; and 18-25 years old 🏆 3 Special Recognitions are up for grabs 👉 🥇Combating Xenophobia and Discrimination, 🥇 Responsible Narratives on Migration, and 🥇 #AI for #OneHumanity ✈️ All-expenses-paid travel to the PLURAL+ ceremony 🎞️ Global screening, visibility, international opportunities & more! 📺 Highlighting the power of youth as agents of social change, PLURAL+ is an initiative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations that empowers young people to explore pressing social issues—using storytelling as a tool to challenge narratives and inspire change. 🔗 Submit your video by 30 June and get a chance to attend this year’s #PLURALplus26 ceremony! /submit/

🎬 Highlighting the power of youth as agents of social change, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (@unaoc ) is excited to launch the 2026 Call for Submissions of its PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival, inviting young filmmakers from all around the world to submit their short films addressing pressing social issues. As in previous editions, three outstanding videos will receive PLURAL+ International Jury Distinctions. In addition, three Special Recognitions will be granted to videos focusing on Combating Xenophobia and Discrimination, Responsible Narratives on Migration, and #AI for #OneHumanity! 📺 In its 18th edition, #PLURALplus26 encourages young people up to 25 years old, to use innovative storytelling techniques—whether narrative fiction, documentary, animation, or any other genre—to challenge stereotypes, foster dialogue, and advocate for social cohesion. 🔗 Submit your video by 30 June and get a chance to attend this year’s ceremony! /submit/

🎬 Atención, jóvenes cineastas y creadores de contenido: ¡ya está aquí la edición 2026 del Festival de Videos Juveniles PLURAL+! 🫵 Este es tu momento para alzar la voz, crear, contar una historia y generar un impacto positivo. 👋 📽️ Envía un cortometraje (máximo 5 minutos) que aborde temas como la migración, la inclusión social, la diversidad, la lucha contra la xenofobia y la construcción de un futuro pacífico. ¡Se aceptan todos los formatos y géneros! Desde documentales breves y ficción narrativa hasta animación, ediciones estilo TikTok o relatos cinematográficos. 👀 ¿Qué puedes conseguir? 🏆 Distinciones del Jurado Internacional en 3 categorías de edad 👉 hasta 12 años; de 13 a 17; y de 18 a 25 años. 🏆 3 Reconocimientos Especiales 👉 🥇 Lucha contra la Xenofobia y la Discriminación, 🥇 Narrativas Responsables sobre la Migración, y 🥇 #IA para #OneHumanity ✈️ Viaje con todos los gastos cubiertos para asistir a la ceremonia PLURAL+. 🎞️ Proyecciones globales, visibilidad internacional, oportunidades y mucho más. 📺 PLURAL+ es una iniciativa de la Alianza de Civilizaciones de las Naciones Unidas (UNAOC) que pone el foco en la juventud como agente de cambio social, empoderando a jóvenes de todo el mundo a explorar desafíos sociales urgentes a través del audiovisual como herramienta para cuestionar narrativas e inspirar el cambio. #PLURALplus26

🎥 Meet Catherine from France! 🇫🇷 A PLURAL+ recipient of the 2025 edition, Catherine shares her experience at last year's ceremony in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.✨ 🎞️ Her message to other young creators? “Trust the process, you're the main actor here! You have a voice!” 🤔 Want to make a difference too? 📩 Submit your video on migration, diversity, social inclusion, dialogue, countering hate speech, preventing xenophobia, and addressing discrimination, through the PLURAL+ website. Share your perspective and get a chance to showcase your work at this year’s ceremony! 🎥🌍 #PLURALplus26 🗓️ Deadline: 30 June! /submit/

🎬 “White Dot” tells the story of a young blind woman who became the first cinematic videographer with total blindness, redefining visual storytelling through sound, emotion, and sensory experience. The film is directed by another blind artist—a sensory photographer and filmmaker—who shares a similar journey as the first visually impaired student in the Faculty of Mass Communication (English Section) at Cairo University. ✨ By Hussein Moustafa Aly Oraby from Egypt 🇪🇬, it received the: 🏆 PLURAL+ 2025 @mentorarabia Recognition 🏆PLURAL+ 2025 @chinh.web Recognition 👏 Congratulations Hussein! 📺 Watch all #PLURALplus25 recognized videos at

🎬 “We Are Matter, We Matter” is a visually poetic short film that blends hand-drawn illustrations with spoken word to explore themes of identity, migration, and hope. Through a heartfelt poem and evocative imagery, it gives voice to young people navigating complex realities, while calling for empathy, inclusion, and social change. ✨ Created by Martha Nakirya from Uganda 🇺🇬, it received the: 🏆 PLURAL+ 2025 @hsfilmfest Recognition 👏 Congratulations Martha! 📺 Watch all #PLURALplus25 recognized videos at

🎬 “You Are Not From Here” explores the emotional and social challenges faced by children who move to a new country, highlighting themes of identity, belonging, and cultural integration. It’s a heartfelt portrayal of what it means to be “from somewhere else,” told through the eyes of those living it. ✨ Created by Isabela García, Victoria Kent, Claudia García, Alejandro Blanco, Noa Escarti, Unai Acosta, Diego Águila, Matteo Osborne, Gabriela García, Marianela Molina and Taller Telekids (@jacqueline_telekids ) from Spain 🇪🇸, it received the: 🏆 PLURAL+ 2025 @videomaker Recognition 👏 Congratulations to all! 📺 Watch all #PLURALplus25 recognized videos at

🎬 “Too Young To Be A Wife” offers an intimate glimpse into the life of a young Rohingya girl navigating the harsh realities of displacement. Created during a workshop led by @theoneminutesjr and @unicefbangladesh , the film is part of a series of autobiographical stories crafted by young refugees. Through Minara’s eyes, we witness the emotional weight of growing up in a shelter rather than a home, and the societal pressures that force childhood to end too soon. ✨ Created by Minara Minara from Bangladesh 🇧🇩, it received the: 🏆 PLURAL+ 2025 @hamptonsfilm Recognition 👏 Congratulations Minara! 📺 Explore all #PLURALplus25 recognized videos at

🎬 “The Face of India” explores the experiences of North-East Indian communities, shedding light on the impact of exclusion and bias. Through personal stories and reflection, the film challenges the habit of judging others by appearance or background, and calls for a more inclusive and empathetic society. ✨ Created by Samrudh Pawan Kulkarni from India 🇮🇳, it received the: 🏆 PLURAL+ 2025 @whistling_woods Recognition 🏆 PLURAL+ 2025 @videomaker Recognition 👏 Congratulations Samrudh! 📺 Watch all #PLURALplus25 recognized videos at

🎬 “Take My Hand” is a short film created by 12-year-old Tania from the streets of Dhaka, who found hope and support at a UNICEF emergency services hub. Using skills learned through The One Minutes Jr. workshop, Tania shares her personal story of leaving school and her heartfelt wish for every child to have access to education. The film is a moving reminder of the power of opportunity and the importance of learning. ✨ Created by Tania Tahmina from Bangladesh🇧🇩, it received the: 🏆 PLURAL+ 2025 @funtresculturas Recognition 👏 Congratulations Tania! 📺 Explore all #PLURALplus25 recognized videos at

🎬 “Straight and in a Circle” is an animated short inspired by the filmmaker’s personal journey of migration from Belarus to Lithuania. It explores the emotional challenges of leaving home—homesickness, trauma, and feeling out of place—and the healing that comes through empathy and connection. Through gentle visuals and storytelling, the film reflects how support from others can help rebuild a sense of belonging in unfamiliar surroundings. ✨ Created by Palina Ramashka from Lithuania 🇱🇹, it received the: 🏆 PLURAL+ 2025 @fcatarifatanger Recognition 👏 Congratulations Palina! 📺 Watch all #PLURALplus25 recognized videos at