PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival

📣 On 15 Dec at the 11th #UNAOC Global Forum in🇸🇦, @UNAOC & @IOMatUN celebrated #PLURALplus25 honoring 🏆 32 youth films from 24 countries on migration, diversity & inclusion. The ceremony featured recipients from 🇦🇿🇦🇴🇰🇷🇫🇷🇲🇽! 👉 Read more: pluralplus.unaoc.org/news/2025-plur… #UNAOCriyadh2025

🎬 White Dot tells the story of a young blind woman who became the first cinematic videographer with total blindness. By Hussein Moustafa Aly Oraby from🇪🇬, it received the #PLURALplus25 @MentorArabia & @ChinhIndiaFF recognitions! 👏 📺 Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=X3cFs6…

🎬 We Are Matter, We Matter blends hand‑drawn art with spoken word to explore identity, migration & hope—giving voice to young people seeking empathy & inclusion. By Martha Nakirya from 🇺🇬, it received the #PLURALplus25 @HSFilmFest Recognition! 📺 youtube.com/watch?v=9UthE0…

🎬 You Are Not From Here explores the emotional and social challenges children face when moving to a new country. By young creators from 🇪🇸 & @tallertelekids, it received the #PLURALplus25 @videomaker Recognition! Congratulations! 👏 📺 Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=7hdtWd…

🎬 Too Young To Be A Wife follows a young Rohingya girl navigating life in displacement. Created during a One Minutes Jr. + @UNICEFBD workshop by Minara Minara from 🇧🇩, it received the #PLURALplus25 @HamptonsFilm recognition! 👏 📺 Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=Zotu2s…

🎬 The Face of India highlights the experiences of North‑East Indian communities, challenging bias and calling for a more inclusive & empathetic society. By Samrudh Pawan from🇮🇳, it received the #PLURALplus25 @Whistling_Woods & @videomaker recognitions! 📺 youtube.com/watch?v=urUxjV…

🎬 Take My Hand was created by a 12‑year‑old from the streets of Dhaka who found hope at a @UNICEF emergency hub. She shares her wish for every child to access education. By Tania Tahmina (🇧🇩), recipient of the #PLURALplus25 @FunTresCulturas Recognition! 📺youtu.be/i9ADJNpvckI

🎬 Straight and in a Circle explores the emotional journey of migrating—homesickness, trauma, and the healing found through empathy & connection. By Palina Ramashka from 🇱🇹, it received the #PLURALplus25 @FCAT_CineAfrica Recognition! 👏 📺 Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=Mx9E9f…

🎬 Rebuilding Life Between Borders follows a refugee whose journey reflects the universal feeling of not belonging. By Vinicius Moraes de Carvalho from 🇧🇷, it received the #PLURALplus25 @COPEAMtweet @UFPFF & @Whistling_Woods Recognitions! 👏 📺 Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=3p1-6i…

🎬 Speak Out is a powerful short addressing domestic violence, inspired by real cases & urging support for survivors. By A. Azamat, N, Kubatova & A. Dzhusupova from 🇰🇬, it received the #PLURALplus25 @HSFilmFest & @fcat_cineafrica Recognitions! 📺 youtube.com/watch?v=v3cI6u…

🎬 Many Voices, One City celebrates Marabá’s cultural richness amplifying voices often overlooked & highlighting themes of inclusion & environmental justice. By Maria Clara Dias from🇧🇷, it received the #PLURALplus25 @videomaker & @FIxcanul recognitions! 📺 youtube.com/watch?v=GohbkG…

🎬 The Lovely Flowers follows two Afghan children in Karachi who sell flowers to support their family—capturing their resilience, optimism & dreams for a brighter future. By Eman Munir from 🇵🇰, it received the #PLURALplus25 @videomaker recognition! 👏 📺 youtube.com/watch?v=I0HSjK…

🎬 Out of Bounds highlights everyday inaccessibility by placing its protagonist off‑center—reflecting how society often sidelines people with disabilities. By Bryanna Atwell from 🇹🇹, recipient of the #PLURALplus25 @HamptonsFilm recognition! 👏 📺 youtube.com/watch?v=GuMvlq…

🎬 Maresia: Poetry of the Seas uses the ocean as a metaphor for inclusion & diversity—embracing everyone, everywhere. By Alice Braga Megda from 🇧🇷, it received the #PLURALplus25 @Whistling_Woods & @HamptonsFilm recognitions! 👏 📺 Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=PXodzh…

🎬 "Escaping Mariupol with My Family & My Cat" is a moving story of strength and love by 🇱🇺-based creator Alona Zahreba. This #PLURALplus25 recipient was recognized by @MRTC_re_kr, @videomaker, @HamptonsFilm & the REC-Filmfestival Berlin! 📺 Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=IDyEVA…

🎬 I Was Qualified tells the true story of a person with albinism facing workplace discrimination—advocating for inclusion & equal opportunity for all. By Magnifique Nsanzemaliya from 🇷🇼, it received the #PLURALplus25 @videomaker Recognition! 📺Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=0sd6z9…

🎬 Hunger explores the link between food, identity & belonging. Inspired by Sophie Chan's experience as a Korean immigrant in Singapore🇸🇬, it shows how food offers comfort in new places. Her video received the #PLURALplus25 Reza Visual Academy Recognition! youtube.com/watch?v=PW0s1A…

🎬 Home is a reflective monologue on the emotional journey of international students—the quiet ache of longing for familiar places, friendships & family. By J.R. Jhong Diaz from 🇵🇪, it received the #PLURALplus25 @HSFilmFest & @fcat_cineafrica recognitions! youtube.com/watch?v=k3nuaj…

🎬 Finding Our Way Home captures the journeys of older immigrants navigating change & uncertainty in pursuit of a better life. By Sheza Mustafa from 🇨🇦, it received the #PLURALplus25 @ChinhIndiaFF & @HamptonsFilm recognitions! 👏 📺 Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=WyPlV3…

🎬 El Silencio Duele is inspired by real experiences of children & families affected by bullying and school violence. By the talented young students from @IppliapOficial from🇲🇽, it received the 🏆 #PLURALplus25 @ChinhIndiaFF Recognition! 👏 📺 Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=gV27pl…

🎬 Do Outro Lado shows how walls divide not only lands but also lives, dreams & opportunities—a powerful reflection on the human cost of separation. By Lucas Meira Roseno from🇧🇷, it received the 🏆 #PLURALplus25 @paleycenter Recognition! 📺 Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=6hbXic…