British Council Your World Video Competition
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British Council Your World Video Competition is a competition by British Council India for students in Grade 9 to 12, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
Online
Eligibility
Grade 9 to 12
Fee
Free
Duration
Video production over several weeks; submission by competition deadline
Format
Team · Teams of 5
Time needed
Significant time commitment for research, scriptwriting, filming, and editing over several weeks.
About this opportunity
The British Council Your World Video Competition is an international short film contest for students from British Council partner schools worldwide. It encourages young people aged 14 to 17 to explore and address global issues aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals through creative filmmaking. This platform helps students develop essential 21st-century skills and express their unique perspectives on critical world challenges.
Students aged 14 to 17, enrolled in British Council partner schools, can participate in teams of three to five members. The competition focuses on social action projects, where teams create three-minute videos proposing sustainable solutions to community issues. Winning teams receive valuable prizes, including iPads, an online film course from a UK film school, and a school trophy, along with international recognition.
Eligibility
- Grade level
- Grade 9 to 12
- Age range
- 14 to 17 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Students taking UK qualifications (International GCSE, O-Levels, A-Levels) through British Council partner schools.
Prerequisites
- Basic computer skills for video production
- Interest in global issues and sustainable development goals
Open to students aged 14 to 17 enrolled in British Council partner schools. Participants must form teams of 3 to 5 members.
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Academic details
Difficulty: Intermediate
Rewards and recognition
Prizes
iPads & School Trophy
Global winning teams receive iPads for each team member and a prestigious trophy for their school.
Certificate
Certificate of Participation
All participants receive a Certificate of Participation.
Career pathways
Global winning teams receive an online film course from an internationally recognized UK film school.
Recognition
International recognition by British Council
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- SDG-aligned themes
- International judging panel
- Global partner school network
- Focus on social action projects and community impact
- Skill-Up Sessions with industry experts
Rounds & format
The competition involves three main rounds: country-level judging, followed by regional finals, and culminating in global finals. Schools conduct internal judging to select their best entry for country-level submission. Country winners then proceed to regional and global stages.
How entries are judged
Entries are assessed based on content originality, video structure, visual design, overall experience (message comprehension and impact), and cultural sensitivity. Production quality is not a primary criterion. The video should demonstrate assessment of local needs, effectiveness of the social action plan, and potential for long-term impact.
Selection process
Selection is based on the video's adherence to the theme, creativity, originality of the idea, clear structure, compelling visual design, and the overall impact and cultural sensitivity of the message. The social action project's effectiveness and long-term impact are key.
How to apply
- 1Schools sign up for participation, then students form teams and submit their video entries through their respective schools.
- 2Schools conduct internal judging and submit their winning entry to the British Council.
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Free for students from registered British Council partner schools
Frequently asked questions
Is British Council Your World Video Competition free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in British Council Your World Video Competition?
Students in Grade 9 to 12. Children aged 14 to 17.
What will my child gain from British Council Your World Video Competition?
International recognition and showcasing of winning films through British Council's global network. Practical filmmaking experience producing an SDG-aligned short film in a team. Exposure to global perspectives through a competition spanning British Council's worldwide partner school community. Global winning teams receive an online film course from an internationally recognised UK film school.. Each member of the global winning team is awarded an iPad.. The global winning school receives a prestigious trophy.. All participants are awarded a Certificate of Participation.. Develop practical filmmaking, scriptwriting, team collaboration, and SDG-aligned storytelling skills.. Opportunity for mentorship from industry experts through skill-up sessions.. Enhance critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy abilities..
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