To celebrate youth creativity and promote positive social change, the 2026 PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival is inviting young people from around the world to submit original short videos.
Organized by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, PLURAL+ encourages youth to use film and storytelling to share their perspectives on migration, diversity, social inclusion, intercultural and interreligious dialogue, countering hate speech, disinformation and misinformation, and combating xenophobia and discrimination.
What You Will Gain:
Share your original video with an international platform dedicated to youth voices
Use creativity and storytelling to address important social issues
Raise awareness around migration, diversity, inclusion, and discrimination
Contribute to a global conversation on tolerance, dialogue, and peaceful coexistence
Who Can Join:
Young people of all nationalities who are 25 years old or younger at the time of producing their video
Youth filmmakers, students, creatives, advocates, and storytellers interested in social change
Individuals or groups who want to express their ideas through short films, documentaries, animation, music videos, comedy, or other creative formats
Why Join:
This festival offers young people an opportunity to use video as a powerful tool for expression, awareness, and change. By showcasing youth-produced media, PLURAL+ recognizes young people as agents of positive social transformation and creates space for their voices to challenge stereotypes, promote inclusion, and inspire more open and connected communities.
Submission deadline: June 30, 2026.