LITTLE LENS VIDEO CONTEST
Little Lens invites young creators ages 8 to 18 to make short videos — 3 to 5 minutes long — using just a phone or tablet. Whether you’re telling a true story, creating something wildly imaginative, or experimenting with visuals, we want to see the world from your point of view.
You can:
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Share real stories or fictional ones
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Try animation, documentary, experimental, or narrative formats
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Use humor, emotion, honesty, or originality
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Collaborate with others or work solo
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Get creative with editing — or keep it simple and raw
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Explore themes that are bold, thought-provoking, or unexpected
This is a space for authentic, youth-driven work. We value creativity over polish — your voice is what matters.
Cash prizes will be awarded in categories such as:
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Best Fiction
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Best Documentary/Real Life
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Most Original
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Audience Favorite
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Best Visual Style
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Honorable Mentions
🚫 WHAT YOU CAN’T DO
To keep Little Lens a safe and respectful platform for all participants, submissions may not include:
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Hate speech, bullying, racism, sexism, or discriminatory content
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Nudity or sexual content
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Graphic violence or depictions of harm
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Copyrighted material (use original or royalty-free music/images)
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Videos made primarily by adults
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AI-generated content — this is about your creativity
Any videos that violate these guidelines will be disqualified.
🗓 KEY DATES
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Submissions open: 10/06/25
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Deadline to enter: 12/1/25
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Winners announced: 12/15/25
💡 HOW TO ENTER
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Create your video (3–5 minutes long) using a phone or tablet
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Make sure it follows the rules above
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Submit it through our online form
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Share your work with pride — you did something amazing
Presented by Pink Arrow Arts, Little Lens is a new initiative to spotlight the next generation of visual storytellers. We believe young people have something important to say — and we’re here to help amplify it.
Have questions or want to get involved?