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BCI Short Video Competition - over £2500 in prizes to be won!!!...

Date
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Wednesday 25 June - Friday 25 July, 2025

The BCI is excited to launch a short video competition open to students, staff, alumni, and members of our wider community! We welcome creative video submissions—either in English or Chinese—on themes such as learning Chinese, exploring Chinese culture, or sharing personal experiences at a Confucius Institute.

Even better, by entering our local BCI competition, your video will automatically be submitted to the global CIEF Short Video Competition, giving you the chance to win prizes at both the local and international levels!

Timeline

  • Wednesday 25th June – BCI Short Video Competition Opens

  • Friday 25th July – Deadline for BCI competition entries

  • Wednesday 6th August – BCI Short Video Award Winners Announced

  • Saturday 27th September 2025 – Global CIEF Competition Winners Announced

Video Requirements

  • Open to BCI students, staff, alumni, and individuals or local community groups with a link to BCI

  • Content must relate to learning Chinese, Chinese culture, or experiences at a Confucius Institute

  • Videos should be 10 minutes or less

  • Language: English or Chinese

    • Mandarin subtitles must be included (BCI staff can help if needed)

  • Formats accepted: MP4, MOV

  • Dimensions: Landscape 16:9 aspect ratio, 1920×1080 resolution

  • No logos or watermarks allowed in the video

Suggested Video Themes

Theme 1: Your Journey with a Confucius Institute
Share how being part of a Confucius Institute has shaped your personal, academic, or cultural journey. Maybe you made lasting friendships, discovered a passion for Chinese culture, or found a new perspective on the world. What makes your experience special? How has it helped you connect with others across cultures?

Theme 2: Finding Chinese in Unexpected Places
Have you come across the Chinese language in surprising ways—through a song on the radio, a movie, a book, or while traveling? Tell us how those moments sparked curiosity or connection. How has learning or teaching Chinese brought people together, or helped you see the world differently?

Theme 3: Working Together – Confucius Institute Collaborations
Highlight a project or partnership involving a Confucius Institute—whether with schools, local businesses, or cultural groups. What made it meaningful? How did different people come together, and what was the result? This theme is all about creativity, cooperation, and shared success.

Theme 4: Your Own Take – Share Your Story
Got a different idea? Whether it's a creative project, a cultural discovery, a unique teaching experience, or something deeply personal—if it relates to learning Chinese, exploring Chinese culture, or your time with a Confucius Institute, we’d love to hear it. Make it your own!

BCI Short Video Competition Prizes

  • 🥇 1st Place: £150

  • 🥈 2nd Place: £100

  • 🥉 3rd Place: £75

  • 🎖️ 4th Place: £50

  • 🎖️ 5th Place: £50

Global CIEF Short Video Competition Awards

(Entries will be automatically submitted through BCI)

Awards are given in three themed sections, and include:

  • 🏆 Grand Prize (3 winners): Certificate, trophy, and RMB 10,000

  • 🥇 First Prize (15 winners): Certificate, trophy, and RMB 6,000

  • 🥈 Second Prize (30 winners): Certificate, trophy, and RMB 4,000

  • 🥉 Third Prize (100 winners): Certificate and trophy

✅ Final Notes

  • Be creative, authentic, and respectful in your storytelling

  • Follow the guidelines carefully to be eligible for both competitions

  • If you need help with subtitles or technical specs, the BCI team is happy to assist

  • Submit your entry to [email protected] by Friday 25th July