ORGANIZATION

The International Short Film Competition “OIÁ 1Minut” 2024 is organized by the Oiá Project as part of the Oiá Festival. This competition aims to encourage audiovisual production, promote creativity and artistic expression, and discover emerging talents in Cape Verde, the Diaspora, and around the world through films with a maximum duration of one minute.

1. COMPETITION OBJECTIVES

The main objectives of the “OIÁ 1Minut” 2024 International Short Film Competition are to:

• Promote the creation of new audiovisual content;

• Discover new talents in national and international cinema;

• Encourage creative and artistic expression through audiovisuals;

• Value cultural diversity and local and global stories;

• Foster the creation of short films in accessible formats, using any type of recording equipment.

2. ELIGIBILITY

The competition is open to everyone, regardless of nationality or place of residence. The following participants are welcome:

• Nationals of Cape Verde;

• Members of the Cape Verdean Diaspora;

• International participants from any part of the world.

Specific Requirements:

• Minors can participate by providing signed consent from their parents or legal guardians.

• Participants can register individually or in groups, but each submitted film will be considered a single entry, regardless of the number of people involved.