The F@IMP – Festival of Audiovisual and Innovative Museum Media Productions is the international festival organized by AVICOM, the International Committee of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) dedicated to audiovisual heritage, digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and social media.
F@IMP continues and expands the legacy of FIAMP (Festival International de l’Audiovisuel et du Multimédia sur le Patrimoine), established in 1996 to promote excellence and innovation in museum communication through audiovisual and digital media.
Today, F@IMP is a global platform that recognizes outstanding productions created or commissioned by museums, heritage institutions, cultural organizations, universities, and creative professionals worldwide. The Festival celebrates projects that use digital media and emerging technologies to preserve, interpret, communicate, and make cultural heritage more accessible and engaging for diverse audiences.
Eligible submissions include:
- Museum films and documentaries
- Animation
- Museum and heritage websites
- Extended reality (XR), virtual and augmented reality experiences
- Virtual museums and immersive applications
- Interactive multimedia productions
- Mobile applications
- Creative and interpretive exhibition installations
- Innovative digital storytelling and media projects
In 2023, the Festival was comprehensively renewed to reflect the evolution of museum practice, digital innovation, and the principles of the ICOM Museum Definition (2022). The competition now combines media categories with thematic awards that recognize the impact and quality of museum communication.
Festival Categories
- Museum Film and Animation
- Website
- Digital Media (Extended Reality, Virtual Museums and Interactive Experiences)
- Exhibition Installation
- Mobile Application
Award Themes
- Research and Documentary
- Education and Mediation
- Interpretation
- Inclusivity and Sustainability
In addition to the category awards, the jury presents the Great AVICOM Prize “Claude-Nicole Hocquard”, the Festival’s highest distinction, awarded to the most outstanding production across all categories.
For nearly three decades, the Festival has highlighted the creativity, innovation, and social impact of museums, showcasing how audiovisual media and digital technologies can enrich cultural heritage experiences and strengthen the relationship between museums and their audiences.
