Step 1: Register with Youth Creating Change
Step 2: Select Submission Category
Each submission category comes with specific prizes, content and submission guidelines. There is no limit on the number of entries youth can submit. As you work on your project, make sure all cast and crew create a youth profile and sign release forms. You won’t be able to submit your entry form until they do!
Step 3: Submit Entry Form
The annual contest submission deadline is March 1. Identify one person on your team to submit the entry form. To submit an entry you will need two things: 1) A code from your advisor and 2) Select everyone that worked on your film (cast and crew) from a list. Only people who have a youth profile under the same advisor will be available for selection.
Review your submission category details for film length, format and file size requirements!
Copyright Information
By submitting your entry to our contest, you confirm that your work does not include any copyrighted images or music or brands or logos, unless you have secured the necessary permissions from the copyright holder. Please ensure that your entry complies with all copyright standards, including obtaining releases for any copyrighted materials such as images, audiovisual content, or music from sources like iTunes, Spotify or Youtube. Additionally, avoid using recognizable brands or logos in your film or art, as this can restrict your film’s future use in TV or movie theaters. Lastly, by submitting, you confirm that no part of your entry was created using AI tools.
As storytellers, artists and filmmakers we ask that you act with honesty, integrity and respect as you create your submissions for this contest.
Here are a few options for royalty free/copyright free music:
Entries that include copyrighted materials or music without the proper permission and signed release forms may be disqualified.
Please contact us with questions or if you’d like more tips or resources for accessing copyright free music, images and more.