Give me 1 minute of

International Contest of Audiovisual Works

FAQ

Give me 1 minute of CULTURE

What is the ‘Give Me 1 Minute of’ contest?

“Give me 1 minute of” is  one-minute audiovisual works annual competition.

The works must defend, promote, claim, disseminate or awareness about Human Rights.

It is organized by UN Etxea – Basque Country Association for UNESCO since 2010 and is held between October 1 and January 31.

Each edition of the contest focuses on a different issue about Human Rights. In the 16th edition, the central theme is cultural rights, which is why the competition is entitled ‘Give me 1 minute of – CULTURE’

Can I participate in the contest from outside the Basque Country?

Of course! ‘Give me 1 minute of’ is an international competition. We hope you will send us videos from anywhere in the world and in any language.

Can I participate by submitting more than one video?

You can present as many videos as you want, both individually and if you are a group.

If you are going to compete with several videos, it is necessary to make an entry for each video you send us.

Can I compete as a minor?

Of course! there is even a special prize aimed exclusively at under 18: “Ekin eta Egin” (“start and do it!” in basque).

Attention: To participate you will have to send us a signed authorization.

There are two models of authorization:

 You can download the authorization forms in Word format at this link https://unetxea.org/dokumentuak/D1MD-ANNEXES.docx  

How long should videos last?

They will have a maximum duration of 1 minute.

Credits are not included at this minute. If you include credits at the beginning or end of the video, they may be as long as you consider.

How do I have to register?

Registration is made through the form available on the website of the contest.

You can sign up at any time, both before making your video and once you have it finished and ready to send it.

Remember: If you are going to compete with several videos, it is necessary to make an entry for each video you send us.

Is there a registration fee?

No, registration and participation are completely free.

How do I send the video(s)?

You can send it in many ways:

The shipping address is dame1minutode@unetxea.org

Please, do not share a YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok link with us. Send us the file by one of the ways we have just indicated.

What is the deadline to register and submit the video(s)?

Between October 1, 2025 and January 31, 2026, both inclusive.

Who chooses the award-winning videos?

Every year we have a jury composed of agents from the world of culture, human rights and cooperation as well as professionals from the audiovisual industry. Representatives of the entities that finance the contest also participate.

Once the jury is formed, we will present it on the blog of the contest website. You can see here who formed it in the last edition.

The jury decides the winning videos of the categories “Ekin eta egin”, “Euskarazko minuturik onena” (“best video in basque”) and the main category “Grand Prize – Give me 1 minute of”

The prize in the category “UN Etxea” is chosen by the professional team and by the members of UN Etxea.

Can I use other people’s images, music or videos in my work?

Your video must be original. If you use images, music, illustrations or other resources created by other people, make sure you have the necessary permissions to include them.

If there is any problem with copyright, the organisation is not responsible and the video may be withdrawn from the competition.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence tools to create my video?

Yes, you can use AI, but it is important that you clearly indicate this when submitting your work.

In the ‘Comments’ section of the registration form, tell us what tools you used and how much AI was involved in the final result.

Remember that creativity and human work will be valued more than the use of artificial intelligence, and you must always respect the copyright of any content generated or used.

How will I know if my video has been selected as a finalist?

Once the jury has made its decision, we will contact you if your video has been chosen as a finalist in any of the four categories.

In addition, we will publish the list of finalists on the blog and on the competition’s social media accounts: @dame1minutode on facebook and instagram.

When and where will the awards ceremony take place? Do I have to attend?

The awards ceremony will be held in March 2026. We will announce the date, time and how to register to attend well in advance on the competition blog and social media.

As in previous editions, the ceremony will be held at Muxikebarri Zentroa in Getxo, Spain.

During the event, all the finalist videos will be screened and the winning videos in each category will be announced.

If you wish to attend the ceremony, you are responsible for your own travel expenses. This means that each participant must arrange their own travel, accommodation (if necessary) and any other expenses related to attending the event. The organisation does not cover these costs, but we encourage you to come: it will be a special occasion to share your work, watch the finalist videos being screened and hear the jury’s decision live.

If you are unable to travel to Getxo to attend in person, the ceremony is scheduled to be streamed on UN Etxea’s YouTube channel. You can watch last year’s awards ceremony here.

How can I find out about all the news of the contest?

You can visit https://dame1minutode.org/blog/ where we publish all the information related to the contest as well as news of interest and interviews related to the theme of each edition.

You can also follow @dame1minutode on facebook and instagram.

If you have any questions about the competition, please contact us by writing to dame1minutode@unetxea.org