Participatory Budgeting in Oulu in 2026–2027
The citizens may present ideas and vote on them to determine how the city will spend 500 000 € to improve comfort and community in Oulu.
Changes at "Ulkopelejä yhdessä"
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- +{"en"=>"NORTHERN FRAMES – OULU 2026 A One-Week Short Film Challenge Set in the North Pohjoiset kehykset – Oulu 2026"}
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- +["🇬🇧 Project Proposal – Oulu 2026 Short Film Challenge\n\n1. Project Title:\nOulu 2026 Short Film Challenge\n\n2. Project Summary:\nOulu 2026 Short Film Challenge is a creative competition that invites local and international participants (individuals or teams) to produce a short film within 7 days. Participants choose from themes such as Action, Horror, Romance, History, and more. Films will be screened publicly and evaluated by a professional jury during the Oulu2026 festival season, stimulating cultural exchange and creative storytelling.\n\n3. Objectives:\n\nEmpower emerging filmmakers and local creatives.\n\nPromote storytelling diversity and cultural perspectives.\n\nEnhance Oulu’s cultural programme with contemporary cinematic art.\n\nEngage audiences through public screenings and awards.\n\n4. Timeline:\n\nCall for Entries: March – April 2026\n\nProduction Week: One designated week in spring/summer 2026\n\nScreening & Awards: During Oulu 2026 cultural events in late summer/early autumn\n\n5. Target Audience:\n\nEmerging filmmakers and students\n\nLocal residents, tourists, international visitors\n\nCultural and arts communities\n\n6. Activities:\n\nOnline information sessions and pre-production workshops\n\nFilm production with optional mentoring\n\nPublic film screenings and Q&A sessions\n\nAwards ceremony with jury and audience choice prizes\n\n7. Budget Estimate: €50,000\n\n8. Expected Outputs:\n\n30+ short films created\n\nPublic screenings in Oulu venues and digital platforms\n\nAwards, media coverage, and educational impact\n\n9. Partnership & Collaboration:\n\nLocal universities (e.g., University of Oulu)\n\nCultural centres (e.g., Cultural Centre Valve)\n\nLocal media and film organisations\n\n10. Jury Suggestions:\n\nFilm directors, producers, cinematographers\n\nProfessors from film/arts departments\n\nInternational filmmakers with festival experience"]