The One Minutes

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tier CTrusted
55
Legitimacy Score

Emerging or unverified festival

The One Minutes in Amsterdam is a global platform centered on exactly one-minute films, rather than a conventional competitive festival. Based at the Sandberg Instituut, it releases recurring series of 60-second works and distributes them through museums, cultural organizations, galleries, cinemas, and festivals worldwide, making it notable as a widely networked moving-image initiative. Its significance lies in how it uses the strict one-minute format to support experimental, documentary, narrative, and other short-form video work while connecting artists to an international audience.

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+20 pts)

  • 25 years of verifiable history
  • 1 verified pro signal
  • Verified trusted status

Red Flags (-15 pts)

  • No physical screenings

Trust Signals

Positive Signals

  • Documented history with archived programs

Festival Details

Founded

2001

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Legitimacy Score55/100
TierTier C
Reviews0
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