Call for Participation
Are you ready to make your mark on the global stage of media innovation? We are excited to cordially invite students, educators, and creative minds from around the world of international education to take part in the upcoming International Media Literacy Festival, where creativity, technology, and global responsibility converge.
About the Festival:
The International Media Literacy Festival is a celebration of creativity, critical thinking, and conscious media consumption. With the theme "STEAM and SDG's - powered by AI," this festival is your canvas to explore the dynamic intersection of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's), and the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in media creation.
Why Participate?
Unlock Your Creativity: Express yourself through diverse media formats such as videos, audio creations, and innovative media projects that address real-world challenges.
Master the Power of AI: Embrace the future by integrating AI into your media projects, showcasing how technology can amplify your creative vision.
Champion the SDG’s: Be a voice for change as you highlight and advocate for the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, using your media creations to inspire action.
Who Can Participate?
Students: From K-12, discover your inner media creator and storyteller.
Educators: Guide your students on this exciting journey of exploration and innovation. Create meaning and excitement about what you teach through guided or independent media production.
Media Enthusiasts: If you're in education and you're passionate about media, creativity, and technology, this festival is for you.
How to Participate:
Register and Submit your participation piece: Go to the Competition Submission Form and fill out the requested information.
Key Dates:
Registration Opens: November 1, 2023
Submission Deadline: January 31, 2024
Festival Dates:March 26-28, 2024
Awards and Recognition:
Outstanding projects will be recognized and celebrated with awards in various categories. Additionally, selected projects will be showcased on our online platform, reaching a global audience and leaving an indelible impact.
Submission Guidelines
Thank you for your interest in participating in the International Media Literacy Festival. To ensure a seamless and fair evaluation process, please adhere to the following submission guidelines:
The festival is open to students from K-12, educators, and media enthusiasts in K-12 education.
Submissions should be original work created specifically for the festival.
All submissions must align with the festival's theme: "STEAM and SDG's - powered by AI." Your media project should incorporate elements of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s), and demonstrate creative integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Production Year:
Irrelevant
Media Formats:
We welcome a variety of media formats, including videos, audio creations, animations, interactive digital media, and more.
Ensure your media project is presented in a format that can be easily shared and viewed.
- Videos and animations: Minimum duration of 5’ - Maximum duration of 10’.
- Audio creations: Maximum duration of 15’.
- Other media formats: Depending on the format, individual guidelines can be issued for appropriate length and other technical details.
- Complete the registration form on the festival website to receive a unique submission code.
- Upload your media project to a cloud storage platform (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox) and provide a shareable link.
- Videos: Use high-definition resolution (e.g., 1080p or higher) for optimal viewing quality.
- Audio: Ensure clear and audible audio quality.
- Other media formats: Follow industry standards for quality and presentation.
- Ensure that your media project does not infringe upon any copyright or intellectual property rights.
- Give proper attribution for any external content used and adhere to ethical guidelines in media production.
If applicable, explain how AI technologies were integrated into your media project and how they enhance its creative and thematic aspects.
Submissions should be primarily in English or include English subtitles, dubbed in English or submit text in English if using another language. Special consideration will be given to work that addresses accessibility guidelines.
The submission deadline is [TBD – Date and Time, Timezone].
Late submissions will not be accepted.
Participants may submit multiple entries, but each entry must be a unique and distinct media project.
By submitting your media project, you grant the festival organizers the right to showcase and share your work for promotional and educational purposes.
Submissions will be evaluated based on criteria including creativity, alignment with the theme, quality of production, incorporation of AI, and relevance to the SDG’s.
All communication regarding the festival, including results and updates, will be conveyed through the contact information provided during registration.
For any inquiries or assistance related to submission, please email mediastudio@acs.gr or call 30 210 6070 420.
We look forward to receiving your innovative and impactful media projects that reflect the spirit of the International Media Literacy Festival. Your creative contributions can help shape a media-literate and socially responsible future.