Submissions of entries are invited from young people of all nationalities for the 16th Edition of PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival 2024 by UNAOC and IOM by May 31, 2024.

About PLURAL+

PLURAL+ is a joint initiative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), with a network of more than 50 partner organizations around the globe.

About the Competition

PLURAL+ invites young people up to 25 years old to submit original and creative short films focusing on the themes of migration, diversity, social inclusion, and the prevention of xenophobia. PLURAL+ recognizes young people as powerful agents of social change, and video entries should, therefore, serve as an instrument for them to express their thoughts and opinions on one or several of its main themes.

PLURAL+ video entries can be of any genre (animation, documentary, music video, comedy, etc.) as long as they have the potential to make the audience think in constructive ways about the cross-cutting social issues pertaining to the themes of PLURAL+, ranging from, but not limited to, peace and human rights, to racism and discrimination. To get a better idea, interested candidates should browse past PLURAL+ winning videos here.

Eligibility Criteria

  • The PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival (hereinafter referred to as “PLURAL+”) is open to young people of all nationalities with a keen interest in the cross-cutting issues of migration, diversity, social inclusion, and the prevention of xenophobia.
  • Entrants to PLURAL+ must be no older than 25 years old at the time of the production of their videos.
  • PLURAL+ is organized into three age categories:
    • 12 years old and under.
    • 13 to 17 years old.
    • 18 to 25 years old.
  • While the people appearing in the video do not have to be young, the video must reflect the thoughts and opinions of the young filmmaker(s) about migration, diversity, social inclusion, and xenophobia. The person submitting the video (“the entrant”) must be actively involved in its making; e.g. either as a director, writer, camera person, editor, actor, coordinator, etc.
  • Immediate family members of staff members of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and members of the PLURAL+ International Jury are not eligible to enter the competition.
  • PLURAL+ video entries should not contain profanities or material that some audiences may find inappropriate or offensive, nor should they be created for commercial purposes.

Awards & Recognitions

PLURAL+ 2024 International Jury Distinctions will be presented in three videos for the three age categories (12 years old and under; 13 to 17 years old; and 18 to 25 years old). These videos will be selected by a panel of renowned Jury members and experts in their field.

Additionally, UNAOC and IOM will confer two Special Recognitions this year:

  • The Special Recognition for Combating Xenophobia and Discrimination will be conferred to a film that advocates for mutual respect and depicts the pressing global issues of xenophobia and discrimination, particularly when based on ethnicity, religion, or belief, such as antisemitism, Christianophobia, Islamophobia, or other forms of religious intolerance.
  • The Special Recognition for Inclusive Action on Climate Migration will be granted to the best short film that explores the nexus between challenges and opportunities linked to climate change and migration, while also advocating for inclusive approaches that address the intersecting strengths and vulnerabilities of diverse communities.

Selected films will be showcased at the PLURAL+24 Annual Ceremony, which is scheduled for Autumn 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal, and will be broadcast live through UN Web TV and live-streamed on the PLURAL+ website. During the Ceremony, young filmmakers will have an opportunity to present their work to a global audience.

How to Submit?

Interested candidates can submit their videos via this link.

Submission Deadline

The last date of submission is May 31, 2024.

Click here to view the official notification for the PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival 2024 by UNAOC & IOM.