PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival 2026

The PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival 2026 is now accepting applications! This initiative, organized by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), invites young people worldwide to submit original and creative videos addressing themes such as migration, diversity, social inclusion, and the prevention of xenophobia.

By supporting youth-produced media, PLURAL+ recognizes young individuals as powerful agents of positive social change in a world often marked by intolerance and cultural divisions.

🎥 About PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival

The PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival is a platform for young filmmakers to share their perspectives on critical social issues. It encourages youth to create impactful videos that promote intercultural dialogue and understanding.

🎁 Benefits of Participating

Participants in the PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival can enjoy the following benefits:

• All-expenses-paid invitation to the PLURAL+ Ceremony for recipients of the International Jury Distinctions and Special Recognitions.
  • Most ceremonies are hosted in New York, though the venue may vary.
• Travel and accommodation expenses are covered for one person per video.
  • For group submissions, only one representative will be invited to attend on behalf of the group.
• For participants under the age of 18, travel and accommodation costs for an adult chaperone (parent or legal guardian) will also be covered.
• Other group members are welcome to attend the ceremony at their own expense.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To participate in the PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Open to young people of all nationalities with an interest in migration, diversity, and social inclusion.
• Age Limit: Entrants must be 25 years old or younger at the time of video production.
• Videos must reflect the perspective of the young filmmaker(s) on the themes of migration, diversity, and social inclusion.
  • While actors of all ages can appear in the video, the content must represent the thoughts and opinions of the young filmmaker(s).
• The entrant must be actively involved in the video’s production (e.g., as a director, writer, camera person, editor, actor, or coordinator).
• Immediate family members of UNAOC staff or members of the PLURAL+ International Jury are not eligible to participate.

📝 Application Process

Applicants can submit their videos through one of the following methods:

1. Video-Streaming Website:

   • Upload your video to a platform like YouTube or Vimeo and provide the URL in the online application form.
   • Ensure the video link is accessible and not private.

2. File-Hosting Website:

   • Save your video on a platform like Google Drive, Dropbox, or Box, and include the URL in the application form.
   • Ensure the video link is accessible and not private.

📅 Application Deadline

The deadline to submit your application is 30 June 2026.

🔗 Additional Information

For more details about the PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival, visit the official website.

To apply, complete the submission form on the application page.

Take this opportunity to showcase your creativity and contribute to a global dialogue on migration, diversity, and inclusion! 🌍

• All expenses covered for International Jury Distinctions and Special Recognitions to attend the PLURAL+ Ceremony
• Travel and accommodation expenses covered for 1 person per video
• An adult chaperone is covered for participants under 18