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Proceset e demokratizimit në demokracitë e reja si Shqipëria do të ishin të pamjaftueshme pa përfshirjen dhe inkurajimin e debatit dhe hulumtimit shkencor mbi aktorët politikë dhe grupet ndryshme shoqërore. IDMC synon të promovojë vlerat demokratike duke shërbyer si një Think Tank, duke inkurajuar sondimin e opinionit publik për çështje të ndryshme të polit
09/07/2026
✅ Nga konkursi Born in the 90s te Ask Your Grandparents, e deri te Roots & Reels, ky postim rrëfen një udhëtim 12-vjeçar të IDMC në promovimin e kujtesës historike dhe fuqizimin e të rinjve përmes historisë, filmit dhe storytelling-ut.
Ju ftojmë të lexoni reflektimin e Drejtores Ekzekutive të IDMC, Jonila Godole, mbi këtë rrugëtim dhe vizionin që vazhdon të frymëzojë punën tonë.
08/07/2026
🏆 The Roots & Reels 2026 winners are here!
What an incredible journey of storytelling, memory, history, and young voices from across Europe.
From powerful personal stories to reflections on identity, remembrance, and the shared past, this year’s submissions showed how creative and courageous young people can be when they engage with history.
We are proud to celebrate the winners of this year’s Roots & Reels Audience Awards and Jury Awards:
🎬 Audience Awards
❤️ Most Liked: The Legacy of Ta**us
Created by Mustafa and Berkay
💬 Most Commented: A German Legacy That Can’t Be Deported
Created by Tamar
🔁 Most Shared: Forbidden… to Be Remembered
Created by Asia
🎬 Jury Awards
🥇 First Prize: Why?
Created by Susanna and Knarik
🥈 Second Prize: They Are Not Forgotten Here
Created by Matej, Filip, Roko and Fran
🥉 Third Prize: Renaming Streets
Created by Olha
A huge congratulations to all winners, and a heartfelt thank you to every participant, jury member, supporter, voter, and everyone who followed the competition.
Your stories remind us that the past is not silent. It lives on through the voices brave enough to ask, remember, and share.
04/07/2026
⏳ Only 3 days left to vote!
The Roots & Reels online competition is still open, and every like, comment, and share can help support the young filmmakers behind these powerful stories.
Voting closes on 7 July at 16:00 CET.
Watch the Top 30 films, support your favourites, and help celebrate the voices bringing history, memory, and identity to life.
Vote now on Instagram:
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📅 Until 7 July | 16:00 (CEST)
🎬 The countdown is on!
The Roots & Reels Winner’s Announcement is getting closer, and online voting is still open!
Support your favourite reels from the Top 30 by liking, commenting, and sharing their posts on our Instagram accounts: IDMC and EUSTORY.
🏆 Audience Awards:
❤️ Most Liked
💬 Most Commented
📤 Most Shared
Every genuine interaction counts until voting closes.
🎬 Watch. Vote. Support young voices.
Roots & Reels is an international history competition for digital storytellers that invites young people to explore memory, history, identity, and the stories that connect the past with the present through creative short reels.
22/06/2026
🎬 THE ROOTS & REELS 2026 TOP 30 ARE HERE!
Thirty powerful reels.
Thirty unique stories.
Now it is time for you to vote.
From 19 June to 7 July 2026, watch the shortlisted reels on our official Instagram page and support your favourites by:
❤️ Liking
💬 Commenting
📤 Sharing
Your engagement will help determine the winners of the three Audience Awards:
❤️ Most Liked Reel – €750
💬 Most Commented Reel – €500
📤 Most Shared Reel – €250
Every genuine interaction counts.
Discover the stories, support young creators, and help your favourite reel reach the top.
📅 Voting closes: 7 July 2026
📍 Vote on our Instagram accounts, the IDMC and EUSTORY Instagram accounts
Keep it real, respectful, and fair.
🎬 | Renaming Streets
Street names are more than signs on a wall — they reflect memory, identity, and the stories a society chooses to remember.
This reel explores how changing street names can reshape the way communities connect with their past and understand their present.
Created by Olha.
🗳️ Vote for your favourite reels by liking, commenting, and sharing during the Audience Awards voting period.
🎬 | My Grandfather’s House
Individual Entry
Created by Leonard.
This is what the creator shares about the video:
“My Grandfather’s House is a personal journey through family memory, heritage and belonging. By exploring the stories connected to his grandfather’s home, Leonard reflects on the relationship between place, identity and the generations that came before us.
Through conversations, memories and historical reflection, the film highlights how family histories contribute to our understanding of the past and how the spaces we inherit can preserve stories that might otherwise be forgotten.”
Watch the reel and support the creator during the Audience Awards by liking, commenting and sharing.
AI usage: No.
🎬 Vlasta Burian
Group Entry
Created by Jan, Barbora and František.
This is what the creators share about their video:
“Vlasta Burian explores the life and legacy of one of the most famous figures in Czech cultural history. Known as the ‘King of Comedians’, Burian became a symbol of humour, creativity and resilience during a period marked by political upheaval and social change.
Through historical research and storytelling, the film examines his achievements, the challenges he faced, and the lasting impact of his work on Czech culture. It also reflects on how public memory shapes the way influential historical figures are remembered today.”
Watch the reel and support the creators during the Audience Awards by liking, commenting and sharing.
AI usage: No.
🎬 Brendan Duddy, an IRA & MI6
Group Entry
Created by Darragh, Finn, Eddie and Elliot.
This is what the creators share about their video:
“Brendan Duddy, an IRA & MI6 explores the remarkable story of Brendan Duddy, the businessman who secretly acted as a crucial intermediary between the British Government and the IRA during the Northern Ireland conflict.
Through historical research and storytelling, the film examines Duddy’s role in facilitating confidential communication during one of the most turbulent periods of modern Irish and British history. It highlights the importance of dialogue, trust and behind-the-scenes efforts in the pursuit of peace.”
Watch the reel and support the creators during the Audience Awards by liking, commenting and sharing.
AI usage: No.
AudienceAwards
🎬 | A German Legacy That Can’t Be Deported
Individual Entry
Created by Tamar.
This is what the creator shares about the video:
“History is often remembered through borders, politics, and conflicts. Yet some legacies remain deeply rooted in places, communities, and everyday life. This reel explores the traces of German heritage that continue to exist despite displacement, migration, and changing political realities.
Through local stories, historical evidence, and cultural landmarks, the film reflects on identity, belonging, and the lasting impact of history on present-day communities. It invites viewers to consider how cultural heritage can survive even when the people connected to it are no longer there.”
Watch the reel and support the creator during the Audience Awards by liking, commenting, and sharing.
AI usage: No.
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