On Monday, July 28, 2025, the first edition of the international “Seven Issues Film Festival” (7IFF) was held at Kino Edison in Karlovac. This one-day festival presented a total of 28 short films from 20 different countries in a morning...

The 19th International Youth Media Summit Opens in Zanzibar Diplomats, filmmakers and advisors are participating at the 19th International Youth Media Summit (IYMS) taking place from July 21 to August 5, 2024. Delegates from 22 countries have gathered on the...

IYMS is thrilled to be coming to Africa! We will be in residence on Zanzibar, an island state in the country of Tanzania.  Tanzania has been voted the number one global tourist attraction for two years in a row and has...

In a videotaped address played at the Opening Ceremony of IYMS 2023, Ms. Gabriela Ramos, Assistant-Director General of UNESCO, announced the partnership agreement recently signed by IYMS and UNESCO. The agreement outlines the task ahead: “UNESCO and IYMS recognize that...

JOHN is the first feature film co-production of IYMS Films. IYMS veteran filmmaker Babar Ali wrote and directed this film, shot on location in his home country of Pakistan. Director Ali grew up surrounded by the effects of violence and...

Dear Changemakers!  We are excited to share with you the incredible success of our recent event, The Youth Voice Contest. IYMS decided to host this fantastic online event to celebrate Youth Media Day, and we were blown away by the...

The IYMS 2023 application period has been extended until January 28, 2023. Young filmmakers, storytellers and digital creators from around the globe are invited to apply for the 18th IYMS held in La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA from July 24 to...

#iyms #wisconsin2023 #applicationsopen A Fearless Future: Advancing Boldly in the Face of Uncertainty A new generation of filmmakers, storytellers and digital creators from around the globe will come together to explore the future of youth and media at the 18th...

Media enthusiasts will gather virtually and physically for the fourth time to showcase the impact and influence of media in the modern world On March 9th, young diplomats, filmmakers, advisors and media educators from all around the world will come...