UNAOC's PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival Ceremony.
Young filmmakers from around the world will take center stage at UNAOC's PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival Ceremony on 9 October 2026, at the Guild Hall of East Hampton as part of the 34th Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF) in New York running October 2-12. Organized by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) in partnership with HamptonsFilm, the PLURAL+ Ceremony will celebrate young filmmakers harnessing the power of storytelling to confront pressing social issues and inspire positive change. The programme will feature a curated screening of PLURAL+-recognized films, honour their creators, and serve as an opportunity for engagement with participating filmmakers to discuss the stories and perspectives behind their work.
Now in its 18th edition, PLURAL+ is a platform for young people worldwide aged 25 and under to create original short films that challenge stereotypes, foster dialogue and mutual understanding, and offer constructive perspectives on the festival's core themes.
UNAOC will confer 2026 PLURAL+ International Jury Distinctions across three age categories: 12 and under; 13-17; and 18-25. Three Special Recognitions will also be presented for Combating Xenophobia and Discrimination; Responsible Narratives on Migration; and AI for #OneHumanity.
The 2026 Ceremony builds on a longstanding collaboration between HamptonsFilm, UNAOC, and PLURAL+. Through its educational programming, HamptonsFilm has introduced East End students and audiences to youth-made PLURAL+ films addressing diversity, migration, inclusion and human rights, using film to spark discussion, learning and engagement. PLURAL+ is also supported by a global network of more than 20 partner organizations that advance its mission and recognize outstanding youth-made films through PLURAL+ Partner Recognitions.
This year, PLURAL+ received more than 450 submissions from 80 countries worldwide. An International Jury of renowned professionals reviewed the shortlisted films and helped select the recipients, who will be unveiled and celebrated during the ceremony.
Further information about the programme and how to attend will be announced closer to the event. Updates will be published on the PLURAL+ website: pluralplus.unaoc.org.
Related Sites and Documents: More Info.
Now in its 18th edition, PLURAL+ is a platform for young people worldwide aged 25 and under to create original short films that challenge stereotypes, foster dialogue and mutual understanding, and offer constructive perspectives on the festival's core themes.
UNAOC will confer 2026 PLURAL+ International Jury Distinctions across three age categories: 12 and under; 13-17; and 18-25. Three Special Recognitions will also be presented for Combating Xenophobia and Discrimination; Responsible Narratives on Migration; and AI for #OneHumanity.
The 2026 Ceremony builds on a longstanding collaboration between HamptonsFilm, UNAOC, and PLURAL+. Through its educational programming, HamptonsFilm has introduced East End students and audiences to youth-made PLURAL+ films addressing diversity, migration, inclusion and human rights, using film to spark discussion, learning and engagement. PLURAL+ is also supported by a global network of more than 20 partner organizations that advance its mission and recognize outstanding youth-made films through PLURAL+ Partner Recognitions.
This year, PLURAL+ received more than 450 submissions from 80 countries worldwide. An International Jury of renowned professionals reviewed the shortlisted films and helped select the recipients, who will be unveiled and celebrated during the ceremony.
Further information about the programme and how to attend will be announced closer to the event. Updates will be published on the PLURAL+ website: pluralplus.unaoc.org.
Related Sites and Documents: More Info.
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