Deadline: 30 November 2026
2026 International Short Video Competition
Digital & Interactive / Exhibition / November / Open to All / Trophy / Certificate2 views
Organizer: Guided by the Department of International Cooperation and the Department of Online Audio-Visual Program Management of the National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA); co-hosted by the China Broadcasting, Film and Television Exchange Association, Shandong Provincial Radio and Television Bureau, the Foreign Affairs Commission Office of the CPC Shandong Provincial Committee, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of Shandong Provincial People's Government, and the Dongying Municipal People's Government
Region: China (Dongying, Shandong Province), open to global submissions
Deadline: 30 November 2026
Competition Categories: Short video creation around six thematic directions:
- Shared Destiny · Symphony of the Times: Global governance, multilateral cooperation, and humanity's common future
- Path of Prosperity · Openness and Win-Win: Economic vitality, global development, and innovative cooperation
- Voice of Harmony · Shared Security: Social governance, global security, and humanistic care
- Rhythm of Civilizations · Beauty in Diversity: Cultural heritage, mutual learning, and contemporary expression
- Realm of Symbiosis · All Things Flourishing: Ecological conservation, green development, and harmonious coexistence
- Foundation of Well-being · Building Together: Social welfare, livelihood improvement, and youth futures
Eligibility: Open globally to completed short video works; broadcasting, film, and online audio-visual production institutions, distribution companies, broadcasting platforms, platform enterprises, universities, and self-media creators are all encouraged to participate; team entries are limited to 5 members maximum, with one designated lead member as the contact person; duplicate submissions are not allowed
Entry Fee: Free
Prizes/Awards: No specific prize amounts mentioned; the competition will establish an expert committee and a judging panel to evaluate works according to thematic categories, recognizing and commending outstanding entries
Core Introduction: Themed "Frames of Splendor, Visions Together" (帧藏盛景 视界同行), the competition aims to use visual storytelling as a bridge to unite global creative forces, tell China's stories well, and promote mutual learning among civilizations. Works must be short videos created since 2026, in any format (series short videos, interviews, talk shows, micro-documentaries, vlogs, animation, etc.), with each episode no longer than 10 minutes, resolution ≥1280×720, portrait or landscape orientation accepted, in MPG/MPEG/AVI/MOV/WMV/MP4 format, with clean footage free of watermarks, logos, or station marks. Language is unrestricted; non-Chinese works must include Chinese subtitles, and Chinese works must include foreign language subtitles. AI-generated content must be labeled per the Measures for Labeling AI-Generated Synthetic Content. Works that have already achieved strong international dissemination reach or demonstrate international communication potential since 2026 will be given priority. Submission requires two steps: ①Publish the work on platforms such as Douyin, Kuaishou, Bilibili, Xiaohongshu, YouTube, Meta, X, TikTok, or Kwai (domestic platforms: add #2026国际短视频大赛; overseas platforms: add #2026 International Short Video Competition); ②Scan the QR code to fill in the electronic registration form and submit a download link for the work. Contact: Teacher Liang, Tel: 15725898060, Email: ISVCdasai@126.com (consultation hours: weekdays 10:00–12:00, 14:00–17:00).
