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 20, 2026.
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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).

The Heritage in Motion Award Ceremony and Festival will be held in Bled, Slovenia, on 29–30 September 2026. Over two days, finalists will showcase their work alongside keynote speakers and networking sessions, with the awards presented at the closing ceremony on the evening of 30 September.

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Awards & Prizes

Participants compete for prizes in the following three 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, Augmented and Extended Reality
Celebrates the use of VR, AR and XR as powerful tools to explore, interpret, and engage with cultural heritage, from accessing museum collections to enhancing the storytelling of historical sites.

3. Audiovisuals (including Museums in Short)
Recognises 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. This category incorporates the Museums in Short section, dedicated to short audiovisual productions with a maximum duration of 10 minutes.

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, 2024, 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.

Submission fees:
Early bird (until 1 May 2026): USD 90
Standard: USD 120