Open competition for films with a running time of less than one minute. The submitted films are screened in one batch in the cinema auditorium, while the spectators share their shifting support. At the end of the show, the winner is elected by an audience poll.
• Submission deadline: Closed (February 1, 2013).
• Origin: Norway (With a Norwegian Director).
• Age restriction: None
• Max running time: 1 minute.
How to participate:
Please note: The submission rules and form are only available in Norwegian.
Submission is closed.
• Audience Award
The challenge cup by the name The Golden Scissors.
Rules for participation in The One-minute-film Competition (traditional)
The rules are only available in Norwegian, here >.
Awards 2013
Awards – Nordic Competition Four films were awarded by the jury. All the winners receive a Nordic Competition Trophy. Please note that the films in the Norwegian Competition also participated. [+]
Publisert 03.03.2013 16:16
First programme released: EFA 2013
European Film Academy – European Film Award nominees Under the heading Short Matters!, 15 Prix UIP winners from European festivals are presented, all nominated for the European Film Awards 2012. The [+]
Publisert 07.11.2012 16:09
The 25th Minimalen: February 27 – March 3, 2013
We are looking forward to our silver anniversary! The dates for the 25th Minimalen Short Film Festival are February 27 - March 3, 2013. Film submissions (Nordic and Norwegian competitions) open on September 1, [+]
Publisert 20.06.2012 18:47
Award winners Minimalen 2012
Awards 2012 Awards – Norwegian Competition Two films were awarded by the jury. Best Norwegian Film: A DCP (Digital Cinema Package) from BUG. PREMATUR (Premature) by Gunhild Enger Jury statement:”With a [+]