Online Video Contest & Writing Contest Call Announcement

We are excited to introduce two amazing opportunities for high school students to unleash their creativity and take a stand against accent and language discrimination!

As part of the Erasmus+ project *Counteracting Accent Discrimination Practices in Education (CIRCE)*, we’re launching two dynamic contests that encourage students to explore themes of diversity, inclusion, and integration.
First, the Video Contest: Act Vocally, Think Globally! invites young filmmakers to craft compelling narratives and tell powerful stories through the lens of their cameras. It’s a chance to express a vision for a more inclusive world.
Second, the Short Story Writing Contest: Eliminate Discrimination, Embrace Integration! gives budding writers a platform to showcase their literary talents, imagination, and commitment to promoting acceptance. Both contests offer high school students an exciting way to highlight their artistic potential and make their voices heard on important issues.


Join us in fostering creativity, celebrating diversity, and championing equality through these innovative competitions!


Submissions can be made in English or in your national language. If the latter option is chosen, a translation into English is required. More details are provided below.



Timeline of the Contest


Submission Period: November 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
Internal Evaluation: January 1, 2025 – February 9, 2025
Online Voting: February 10, 2025 – February 20, 2025
Winner Announcement: February 21, 2025


Contest Overview


1. Online Video Contest: “Act Vocally, Think Globally”

Theme: Voicing Accent Discrimination

Objective: Create a 5-minute video sharing your personal story about accent discrimination.

Submission Requirements: Videos must illustrate different forms of accent discrimination in your country, encouraging others to voice their experiences and promote awareness. The language can be either English or your native language. However, if you decide to present it in your native language, subtitles in English must be provided.

2. Writing Contest: “Eliminate Discrimination, Embrace Integration!”

Theme: Combating Accent Discrimination

Objective: Write a 500-word story or poem that promotes thinking, behaving, and acting against accent discrimination.

Submission Requirements: Stories/poems should highlight ways to fight and eliminate discriminatory behaviour. The language can be either English or your native language. However, if you decide to write in your native language, translation to English must be provided.



Official Terms and Conditions


Eligibility

  • Open to high school students from all participating countries (Italy, Germany, Portugal, Bosnia and Herzegovina).
  • Participants must be between the ages of 14 and 19.

Submission Guidelines

  • Each participant may submit one entry per contest.
  • Video submissions should not exceed 5 minutes. They should be in the MP4 format, HD resolution.
  • Written submissions should not exceed 500 words. They should be submitted as a PDF or Word document, Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-spaced.
  • All submissions must be original and not previously published.
  • All entries must be uploaded to the contest web platform.
  • Participants must complete the registration form.

Judging Criteria

  • Relevance to the theme
  • Creativity and originality
  • Emotional impact
  • Clarity and coherence
  • Engagement with the audience

Voting and prizes

In the first round, our project team will conduct an internal evaluation to ensure submissions meet project standards. We will then select the top three videos and the top three short stories or poems from each participating country. These national winners will receive valuable prizes:
  • 1st Place: Prize valued at €200
  • 2nd Place: Prize valued at €150
  • 3rd Place: Prize valued at €100


Winners will receive gift coupons to be redeemed for electronics or gadgets of their choice. Winning videos, stories, and poems will also be featured on our project website and social media platforms, giving participants a broader audience for their work.

In the final round, the international audience will have the chance to vote for their favorite entries in an online voting period. Based on these votes, two international winners will be chosen in each category, receiving valuable certificates to celebrate their achievement and showcase their success on a global scale.


How to Submit Your Video or Short Story/Poem:


  1. For participation in the video contest follow this link and for the short story/poem contest follow this link
  2. Complete the registration form.
  3. Upload your video or story/poem according to the submission guidelines.


Join us in making a difference! Use your voice and creativity to challenge accent discrimination and inspire others to embrace integration. For any inquiries, please contact us at contact@circe-project.eu.



Good luck to all participants!