One Minute Festival: On the Move is an initiative aiming to address and highlight the challenges of displacement. Jointly organized by the Creative Industries Association of Moldova, COR, and the UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, the festival provides a voice to foster intercultural dialogue, tolerance and understanding. Held in the Republic of Moldova, the initiative aligns with the Global Compact on Refugees vision, emphasizing the importance of community response and solidarity.

The festival's objective is to leverage the power of moviemaking to inspire change and create a more inclusive environment that recognizes the experiences of all individuals on the move. The participation of professional and amateur filmmakers of all ages and nationalities, in a short film contest generates a space for exchange and expression.

Thank you to all the filmmakers, storytellers and mentors who used their talents to shine a light on the realities of displacement as part of the first edition of the One Minute Festival. Your films captured moments and emotions that stay with us, helping us understand the experiences of those forced to flee their homes.

UNHCR

Understanding forced displacement with Monica Vazquez

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Workshop on Audio Editing in Post-Production

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Masterclass on Color Theory and Three-Act Structure Editing

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Festival Agenda

Opening

Join us for the festival launch at Multimedia Hall at Mediacor, in Chisinau, on Alexei Mateevici Street, 60. Whether you're a film enthusiast, scriptwriter, storyteller, film producer, or just someone who loves movies and dreams of creating a short film, we welcome you to attend. Sergiu Prodan, Minister of Culture, and Francesca Bonelli, UNHCR Representative in Moldova, will open the event, featuring the panel discussion.

Alla Prelovska from Kyiv Media Week and MRM will discuss content creation during wartime.

Sergiu Cumatrenco Jr., founder of YOUBESC, will discuss war themes in films, highlighting the movie "Carbon.

"Sergiu Pascaru, founder of Pascaru Production, will cover the technical aspects of film production.

The opening at Mediacor promises an engaging experience, offering you to engage with Organizers, learn from Mentors, and meet the Jury Committee.

Learning and Sharing

Dive deep into the world of filmmaking through a series of workshops. You will gain valuable insights into various facets of film production, from equipment know-how to the intricacies of storytelling. Led by industry experts, these sessions are crafted to equip amateur and professional filmmakers with the skills they need to excel to produce one minute masterpiece.

Oct 30: Latest video equipment in Moldova.
Oct 31: Hands-on with Sony video cameras.
Nov 1: "Storytelling and Scriptwriting" by Svetlana Grossu.
Nov 2: "Film Production" by Sergiu Pascaru.
Nov 3: "Shooting on the Move" by Alex Bred.
Nov 4: "Video Post-Production" by Ilia Crestincov.
Nov 5: "Audio Post-Production" by Roman Bordei.
Nov 13: "Storytelling and Scenario" by Svetlana Grossu.
Nov 15: "Forced Displacement" by Monica Vazquez.
- "The art of embodying your ideas" by Evgeniy Derevyanko
Nov 16: "Post-Production and Video" by Ilya Crestinkov
Nov 17: "Production and Post-Production Audio" by Roman Bordei
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Time: 15:00 to 18:00.
Location: Mediacor, Chisinau.

Films Submission

This is where imagination meets action. We encourage you to bring forth your creative visions and submit your films. The window to showcase your artistry is now open, so make sure your film aligns with the guidelines to ensure a seamless submission process.

Lately submission would not be considered.

Winners anouncement

Recognizing talent is central to our festival. Jury Committee will carefully evaluate every submitted film, ensuring that creativity, impact, and technical prowess are rightfully acknowledged.

3 winners would be selected and awarded with professional Sony cameras, whereas top 10 films shortlisted for future screening.

Await a star-studded award ceremony, where cinematic excellence is honored, and the finest filmmakers will be rewarded.

Movies screening

This festival represents the culmination of a series of activities aimed at equipping participants, including both refugees and members of the host community, with movie-making skills and sensitizing them to the festival's theme and concept, "movement." It brings together storytellers to share the narrative of the challenges faced by refugees worldwide.

After four months of training and mentorship, more than 300 participants have joined the initiative, with 46 authors submitting one-minute films. On April 5th, the festival event will invite all participants, film authors, implementing teams, partners, and the wider audience to join the public premiere of the festival’s one-minute films and mark the festival’s achievement.