One Dem Minute Film Festival believes that original videos, from a variety of voices and styles, can inspire “squishy” Democrats, Undecideds, and Independents to vote for Democratic candidates in 2024. This content can also arm Democrats with helpful talking points to counteract the barrage of right-wing lies and propaganda we all encounter daily. WE WANT YOU…to unleash your creativity and help preserve our democracy!
HOW IT WORKS: You can submit a video on any topic you think would help get Democrats elected, or check out the provided list of Categories -- potential issues which could be key determiners in how people vote. (You can also see how other filmmakers were inspired on the Past Finalists page of our website.)
Whether you’re a seasoned video creator or a “newbie” with nothing more than a phone, we want to see your vision!
Finalists will be chosen by the festival organizers, and winners by an esteemed panel of judges. (Judges will remain impartial by not evaluating videos by content creators they know, and alternate Judges will be found in those cases.)
We will hold an in-person screening and awards ceremony in Los Angeles for all finalist videos over Labor Day Weekend. Can’t make it to LA? Not to worry, we’ll live-cast the event over the Internet, so all will be able to enjoy the fun and festivities!
Finalist videos will be distributed as far and wide as our arms can possibly reach, through partnerships and alliances with influencers of all sorts (celebrities, professional and political organizations, community partners), as well as through paid advertising. We will do our “Demdest” to get your ideas and content into the public sphere in the months leading up to the general election — and ultimately to the eyeballs of “squishy” Democrats, Independents, and other Undecided voters.