Storytelling Video Contest
This contest is an opportunity for 14-25 year old Asian Americans to tell the world their story of what it means to live in the United States as an Asian American and to share their ideas for effectuating positive change for the Asian American community and their proposed call to action in our community to stop the Asian Hate.
Note: The deadline for submission is extended to July 21, 2021.
Submit your entry forms here.
Faqs
WHAT ARE THE PRIZES?
For each category of entrants:
One (1) Grand Prize consisting of a US$1,000 gift card;
One (1) Runner-Up Prize consisting of a US$500 gift card; and
One (1) Third Place Prize consisting of a US$300 gift card.
WHEN DOES THE CONTEST BEGIN AND END?
The Contest begins on May 1, 2021 and ends at 11:59 p.m. (CST) on July 21, 2021. You must upload your video to YouTube and submit your entry form by July 21, 2021 11:59 p.m. (CST). Finalists selected by August 8, 2021. Public viewing and voting on the finalist videos from August 8 to August 14, 2021. Winners determined on or after August 15, 2021.
HOW DO I ENTER THE CONTEST?
Upload your video to YouTube and submit the entry form at http://tiny.cc/Storytelling_Video by July 21, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. (CST).
WHO CAN ENTER THE CONTEST?
Current Asian American residents of the United States of America who are 14 to 25 years of age (guardian/parental consent is required for entrants 14-17 years of age at time of entry).
CAN I ENTER INDIVIDUALLY AND ALSO IN A GROUP?
You are limited to one entry to the Contest, either as an individual or as part of a group.
HOW MANY CATEGORIES OF ENTRANTS ARE THERE?
There are two categories:
(a) High School (individuals or all group members who are under 18 years of age or enrolled in high school during the 2020-21 school year).
(b) College and Beyond (18 to 25 year olds who are not in category 1).
HOW LONG DOES MY VIDEO HAVE TO BE?
The video must be no shorter than two (2) minutes and no longer than three (3) minutes in length.
WHAT DOES MY VIDEO HAVE TO INCLUDE?
The video must include: (i) 60-90 seconds of material on the subject of your lived experience of being an Asian American living in the United States of America; and (ii) 60-90 seconds of material on ideas for positive change (e.g., public policy needed to effectuate positive changes at a national level, your call to action in your community to stop the Asian hate, changes that are immediately accessible for the Asian community, etc.).