Enter Asian American Stories Video Competition and win!

The theme of the video contest – “All of Us Belong Here”

• Share your story with millions.

• Receive a $150 ticket to the award ceremony.

• Win a sponsored trip to Washington D.C.

Deadline for submission: March 15th, 2024.

To learn more visit Asian American Stories website.

Two groups of participants:

Youth Contestants (aged 12-18)(1) Youth, under 18 years old

Asian American Stories Competition has a category of Youth Contestants for ages 12 – 18yrs. This will empower the youth to participate as stories tellers, promoters, and connectors of their families, neighbors, and schools. Inspire them to study Asian American histories.

Adult Contestants (aged 19 and above)

In many Asian-American cultures, elders have a special status; they are valued and beloved for the wisdom of their years and all they have endured. Their stories, wisdom, and life experience are valuable spiritual wealth for the next generations.

Contest Information and Rules:

1) Asian American Stories Video Essay Contest is open to all independent journalists, ethnic media, video creators, event organizers and civic organization contestants in the United States.

2) The video must be less than one minute horizontal in MP4 or MOV, the essay needs to be less than 300 words. All contents should be in English, and must be original. Submit your digital presentation not YouTube link to Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdpKWyZ1tByil4CesDyXQT51uKrLOLS-dngYmJ1OBQ78RWgg/viewform?usp=share_link

3) If background music and other visual, verbal and sound (reference) material are used from the internet, the contestant must possess copyrights or have explicit permission to use such material(s).

4) By entering this contest, the contestants will have given Silicon Valley Community Media and other organizers explicit permission to distribute the video widely on media channels, the internet, and social media sites such as YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, WeChat, Twitter….etc.

5) The theme should focus on the uplifting and inspirational Asian American stories relating to the annual theme.

6) A diverse Panel of Judges will select:
1st Prize (2 winners: $5,000), 2nd Prize (2 winners: $2,500 each), 3rd Prize (2 winners: $1,000 each). People’s Choice (2 winners: $1000). Total $19000 award

Judging Criteria

1) Based on the following 10 points system:

a) Inspirational and Uplifting Contents – 3 points
b) Storyline – 3 points
c) Creativity – 2 points
d) Production/Technical Skills – 2 points

2) How Winners Will Be Chosen

A diverse panel of judges will select a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner.

There will also be a Viewers Choice Winner. Prizes will be awarded to the most popular entrance as selected by Viewer’s Choice and the first 30 entries will potentially receive funding for their project. This funding will be provided by Silicon Valley Community Media.

The winners will choose between the following options:

OPTION A: Receiving funding to produce media content regarding Asian American videos, articles, podcasts, and TV Shows.

OPTION B: Receiving a check.