The Heritage in Motion Award recognises innovative multimedia and audiovisual projects that promote, explore, or safeguard cultural heritage worldwide, opening up exciting new opportunities for audiences to engage with heritage collections.

The deadline for the current competition is June 30, 2025. If you require an e-invoice for your submission, please feel free to contact us directly at info@fsk.si.

Advancements in multimedia technology and the growing importance of audiovisual storytelling play a vital role in making cultural heritage accessible on a global scale. The Heritage in Motion Award celebrates outstanding multimedia and audiovisual projects that push the boundaries of innovation in heritage interpretation and engagement.

Founded by the European Museum Academy (EMA), the award has been a platform for excellence in digital heritage since its inception. Since 2023, it has been jointly managed by EMA and the International Foundation Forum of Slavic Cultures (FSK).

For further information or any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@fsk.si.

See copyright authorization, which must be sent to info@fsk.si, here: https://www.fsk.si/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/HIM-2024-Copyright-Authorization.pdf

Awards & Prizes

Participants compete for prizes in the following four categories:

1. New Digital Experiences
For projects leveraging advanced technology to promote cultural heritage, with an emphasis on creating immersive and interactive experiences in museums, historical sites, and heritage spaces. Examples include multimedia installations, virtual exhibits, and experiential environments.

2. Virtual and Augmented Reality
Celebrates the use of VR and AR as powerful tools to explore, interpret, and engage with cultural heritage, from accessing museum collections to enhancing the storytelling of historical sites.

3. Heritage Audiovisuals
Recognizes outstanding audiovisual works—films, documentaries, animations, or short videos—that bring cultural heritage stories to life for a broad audience, making history accessible and compelling.

4. Heritage Schools
Focused on the next generation, this category invites projects created by students (ages 15-25) exploring cultural heritage themes. This is a chance for young creators to showcase their vision and understanding of heritage through their unique perspective. The category is also open to media academies, postgraduate schools, and university courses that engage students in the exploration and interpretation of cultural heritage.

Rules & Terms

Please read these Rules & Terms carefully before you submit your film/project. By submitting your film/project into competition in the Heritage in Motion (HIM) you expressly acknowledge and agree that you shall be bound by the terms of these Rules & Terms.

HIM is open to any film/project completed after January 1, 2023, involving any heritage content, subject, or origin. Submitting your film/project to the HIM is not a guarantee of selection. All the official selection, nominees and the winners will be listed on our website permanently. All the winning films/projects will receive a trophy, award or certificate.

The HIM will not refund any fees if the applicant fails to submit the film/project in the correct category. Films/projects submitted without the correct fees or proper submission media may be deemed ineligible at the discretion of the HIM. HIM does not cover any of the expenses incurred by the applicant.

This year's judges: Robin Lutz (coordinator), Mateja Kuka Brkić, Amilcar Vargas.