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Short-form Campaign Video

Raise awareness of an issue, promote certain values, and /or inspire positive action through video

Submission Guidelines

Format

Must be uploaded on Youtube with the visibility set to either 'Unlisted' or 'Public'

Content

Clearly communicate an environmental issue, solution, or call to action

Language

Videos is preferably made in English. If the video is in Malay, English subtitles must be included.

Copyright

Use only copyright-free music and visuals or obtain proper licenses

Competition Rubrics

The competition rubrics serve as a guideline for evaluating submissions based on specific criteria such as below:

01

Format & Structure

  1. Submitted in a file format compatible with YouTube and must not exceed 1 minute (excluding the roll of credit) and in Portrait Mode.

  2. Video graphic work must have a title that is no more than 140 characters.

  3. The description and caption of the video should link the video with the environmental topic and/or provide a solution to the environmental issues presented in the video.

  4. Video graphic works must be produced in technical and artistic manner. This includes composition, lighting, colour, sharpness, and subject.

  5. Recommended to include an introduction and a cover, as well as employ a promotional campaign or public service announcement style (PSA).

03

Constructive and Well-Rounded Perspective

  1. Address the aspects of historical, economic, social, and/or political implications in the topics chosen for the participant’s project through an environmental perspective.

  2. Must show the connection between local and global events, issues, and/or phenomenon.

  3. Should identify relevant and workable solutions to the environmental issues presented in the video OR raise awareness of environmental issues, promote specific lifestyles and/or positive actions.

05

Dissemination

Participants are required to share their work through a minimum of 3 different channels. A total of 5 point may be awarded for dissemination through the following channels:

Personal Sphere = 2 points

School Community = 1 point

National Media (Newspaper, TV, Radio) = 2 points​

02

Honest & Unbiased Reporting

  1. Editorial changes to videos are permitted, as long as this editing activity does NOT change the reality of the subject or object in the video.

  2. Scientific facts, statistics, and information need to be supported by credible sources.

  3. The sources used should be written either in the credit roll or description section on YouTube, in APA @ MLA style.

  4. It is recommended that 70% of the video work consists of photographs, video recordings and audio produced by the participants themselves.

  5. If additional images (photographs, illustrations, diagrams, etc.), additional video recordings or additional audio are used, the original author/source must be stated in the video.

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04

Originality & Independence

1. The video taken by the participants themselves are of genuine and unique subjects and/or scopes.

2. Participants picked challenging topics or described them in various ways.

3. Participants create video graphic works in a creative manner.

4. Participants conducted fieldwork and research on specific topics outside of the school grounds.

Competition Prize

10 - 13 years old

1st Prize : 

  1. Prize worth of RM 300 

  2.  Trophy

  3. e-Certificate of Achievement

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2nd Prize

  1.  Prize worth of RM 200 

  2. Trophy​

  3. e-Certificate of Achievement

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3rd Prize

  1.  Prize worth of RM 100 

  2. Trophy

  3. e-Certificate of Achievement

14 - 17 years old

1st Prize : 

  1. Prize worth of RM 300 

  2.  Trophy

  3. e-Certificate of Achievement

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2nd Prize

  1.  Prize worth of RM 200 

  2. Trophy​

  3. e-Certificate of Achievement

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3rd Prize

  1.  Prize worth of RM 100 

  2. Trophy

  3. e-Certificate of Achievement

18 - 24 years old

1st Prize : 

  1. Sustainability Eco-Tourism Trip 

  2.  Trophy

  3. e-Certificate of Achievement

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2nd Prize

  1.  Prize worth of RM 300 

  2. Trophy​

  3. e-Certificate of Achievement

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3rd Prize

  1.  Prize worth of RM 200 

  2. Trophy

  3. e-Certificate of Achievement

* subject to terms and/or conditions that may be imposed by organiser.

   “Certificate of Participation” will be given to all participants.

Winning Entry Tips

Video Editing Timeline

Ensure your video delivers a strong message that raises awareness and inspires action

Design your campaign video to be easily shared on social media by making it relatable, impactful, and visually appealing

Support your campaign with facts or real-life examples while ensuring ethical reporting

End with a clear and actionable message that encourages viewers to take steps toward solving the issue

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Who may enter the competition?

A1: This competition is open to all Malaysians youth of any institutions (public, private, homeschool) aged between 10 to 24 years old.

Q2. How to submit the entry?

A2: Submissions will open in April 2025 and must be submitted via Google Form, with details provided later in YRE Malaysia social media platforms.

Q3. When is the deadline for submission?

A3:  The deadline for submission is on or before 11.59 p.m., 30th September 2025.

Q4.  Ownership of Intellectual Property 

A4: By participating in this competition, each participant grants the sole absolute, unequivocal, and irrevocable ownership and/or intellectual property right over the article and contents thereto.

Q5. Announcement of Winners

A5. The winners will be contacted via e-mail and/or telephone.

Q6. Terms and Conditions

A6. By participating, you are agreeing to be bounded by the terms and conditions of this competition which can be referred below:

Q7. Further Queries

A7. Any further query can be forwarded to us via email at yremalaysia@gmail.com

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