Heritage in Motion

The rapid evolution of multimedia technology and the growing importance of audiovisual expression play a key role in making cultural heritage more accessible across Europe. The Heritage in Motion Award celebrates outstanding audiovisual and digital heritage projects, recognizing the most innovative contributions in this field.

For the Forum of Slavic Cultures, 2026 will be marked by a series of important anniversaries, rich programs, and strengthened international cooperation in the fields of literature, cultural heritage, and museology. A year of intensive ...

Budapest, September 26, 2025 – The Heritage in Motion 2025 Award Ceremony took place at the Money Museum, in the framework of the European Museum Academy (EMA) Annual Conference. The evening was marked by excitement ...

The European Museum Academy and the Forum of Slavic Cultures warmly invite you to the Heritage in Motion Award Ceremony, taking place on: – 26 September 2025 at 7 pm CET – Heritage in Motion ...

Winners

Categories

Participants compete for prizes in the following four categories

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.

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.
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.
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.

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HIM 2025

Дедлайн: 30. 06. 2025

The Heritage in Motion Award recognizes innovative multimedia and audiovisual projects that promote, explore or safeguard cultural heritage worldwide, opening up exciting...

Established in 2012 by the European Museum Academy (EMA) and Europa Nostra, the award has been honoring excellence in multimedia and digital storytelling for over a decade. First presented in 2014, it highlights the best creative approaches to heritage interpretation. Since 2023, the project has been jointly managed by the International Foundation – Forum of Slavic Cultures (FSK) and the EMA, further strengthening its impact and reach.

Established in 2012 by the European Museum Academy (EMA) and Europa Nostra, the award has been honoring excellence in multimedia and digital storytelling for over a decade. First presented in 2014, it highlights the best creative approaches to heritage interpretation. Since 2023, the project has been jointly managed by the International Foundation – Forum of Slavic Cultures (FSK) and the EMA, further strengthening its impact and reach.

Премія Heritage and motion була заснована у 2012 році за ініціативи Європейської музейної академії (EMA) та Europa Nostra. Вже більше десяти років вона відзначає найкращі та найінноваційніші мультимедійні та цифрові проєкти у сфері спадщини в Європі. Вперше премія була вручена у 2014 році, а з 2023 року проєкт знаходиться під спільним управлінням Форуму слов’янських культур та EMA.