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THE INTERNATIONAL ONE-MINUTE FILM FESTIVAL – SINCE 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ONE MINUTE.
A WHOLE STORY.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since 2006, Filminute has challenged filmmakers everywhere to tell a complete story in 60 seconds \u2014 no more, no less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FILMINUTE MISSION<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To bring the best one-minute films in front of an international jury and a global audience.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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FOR FILMAKERS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SELECTED.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your film is chosen from entries around the world and shown alongside the year\u2019s best one-minute films.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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JUDGED.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your film is judged by an international jury from the film industry, arts and media.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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REMEMBERED.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A great one-minute film becomes a calling card.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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FILMINUTE 2026, THE 18TH EDITION<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HOW THE FESTIVAL WORKS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Twenty-five films. Based online.
Judged by the jury, and by you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CLOSED FOR 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call for entries<\/strong>
Filmmakers, writers, animators, artists designers and producers submit one-minute films, in the categories of Live Action, Animation, Documentary, and Fan Film.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SELECTION<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The shortlist of 25<\/strong>
From the submitted films, twenty-five are chosen to screen in competition at the festival.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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1 – 30 NOVEMBER 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The festival is on<\/strong>
Watch, rate, comment, share and vote for your one favorite. The jury makes its final selection in the same month.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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4 DECEMBER 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Awards announced<\/strong>
Jury and audience awards are announced together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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AWARDED BY THE JURY<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Filminute
Best Performance
Five Jury Commendations<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An international jury drawn from film, the arts and communications.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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AWARDED BY THE AUDIENCE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People\u2019s Choice
Top Rated<\/strong>
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Decided by viewers around the world, through their votes and ratings during the festival.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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IN THE JURY\u2019S WORDS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHAT MAKES A GREAT
ONE-MINUTE FILM?<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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A good film, short or long, should show me something about our (inner and outer) world which I didn\u2019t know. As well, it should concern me, hit me emotionally \u2013 films work via emotions. A good film becomes a great film if it manages to additionally build up its own<\/p>\nKlaus Eder General <\/strong>Secretary, FIPRESCI \u2013 The International Federation of Film Critics (Filminute Jury 2007 & 2015)<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sometimes in a full-length film, you\u2019ll get one scene in the film that resonates beyond the length of the full film. The one-minute film is the reverse of that, in one minute, a great one-minute film will capture an idea that stays with you far beyond one-minute.<\/p>\nEkow Eshun<\/strong>
British writer, journalist, broadcaster and former artistic director of the Institute of Contemporary Arts, London (Filminute Jury 2006)<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The best one minute film for me is the simplest in plot, the deepest in emotion and the clearest in concept.<\/p>\nIram Parveen<\/strong>
Film Director & Film Entrepreneur (Filminute Jury 2018)<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Meet the Filminute 2026 jury -><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SINCE 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EIGHTEEN EDITIONS. ONE RULE.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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60<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

60 seconds \u2014 no more, no less. Every film, every year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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18<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

editions since 2006.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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130+<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

countries submitting to Filminute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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entry fee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Explore all previous editions -><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PARTNERS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEYOND THE FESTIVAL<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Filminute has worked with film and media partners around the world to bring the shortlisted films to larger audiences and to open doors for the filmmakers behind them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TWENTY-FIVE MINUTES THAT MATTER<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Filminute has worked with film and media partners around the world to bring the shortlisted films to larger audiences and to open doors for the filmmakers behind them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Watch the 2026 shortlist<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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