What is the
Climate Creative Video Challenge?

The Creative Video for Climate Action Competition invites students aged 10 to 20 to step behind the camera and use their voice, creativity and storytelling power to address one of the most urgent challenges of our time: the climate crisis. This competition goes beyond visuals. It is a platform for young changemakers to turn climate awareness into creative expression. Whether through documentary, short film, spoken word, animation, music video, or any digital format, participants are challenged to create a maximum 8-minute video that educates, provokes thought and inspires meaningful action on issues related to climate change, sustainability and environmental justice.

Rules and Regulations

All participants are expected to follow the rules below to ensure a fair and meaningful competition experience for all. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.

General Rules

  1. The Creative Video Competition is open to students aged 10 to 20, divided into three categories:

    Primary (Age 10–12)

    Secondary (Age 13–17)

    Tertiary (Age 18–20)

  2. Participants may join as individuals or in teams of up to 3 members. Each participant may only join one team, and each team may submit only one video entry.

  3. Registration is free and compulsory for all participants and must be completed before submitting your video entry.

  4. Participant Kit Contribution

    To ensure participants receive proper recognition and access to the TKClimate Convention 2025 online session, a participant kit contribution is required and must be paid during registration. Each kit includes an official e-certificate, medal(s), and access to the TKClimate 2025 online session.

    Participants may choose from the following package options:

    • RM40 (USD20 for international participants): 1 certificate, 1 medal and TKClimate Convention online session access

    • RM100 (USD40 for international participants): 3 certificates, 3 medals and TKClimate Convention online session access

  5. The fee applies per entry, not per participant. Payment must be made via bank transfer or FPX (details will be provided in the registration section). Participants must upload proof of payment at the time of registration.

Video Regulations

  1. Please ensure your video follows the guidelines to maintain fairness, creativity, and alignment with the challenge objectives.

  2. Videos must be:

    • Original and student-produced

    • Focused on topics related to climate action, sustainability or environmental issues

    • No longer than 8 minutes

    • In any language, provided that English subtitles are included

  3. Video styles may include (but are not limited to):

    • Short film

    • Skit

    • Animation

    • Music video

    • Spoken word

    • Documentary

  4. Editing and AI-generated materials:

    Any video editing platform may be used (e.g., CapCut, iMovie, Filmora, Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva, DaVinci Resolve, etc.)

  5. Use of AI-generated content (e.g., visuals, voiceovers, or scripts) is allowed but must be clearly declared in the submission form.

  6. Final product must still reflect meaningful student creativity, effort, and understanding of the theme.

  7. Submissions must not contain:

    • School names, logos, or other identifying institutional details

    • Plagiarized content or copyrighted materials (unless permission has been granted)

  8. Submit as an unlisted YouTube link.

What do you need to do?

Choose a climate issue that matters to you. Pick a real-world problem related to climate change, sustainability or the environment. Something that affects your community, the world or your future.

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Decide your video style. Let your creativity lead the way. You can express your ideas through any creative video format such as:

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Storytelling or personal reflection

Mini
documentary

Music video

Computer monitor displaying the logo of the American Medical Association
Icon of a notepad with lines of text and a feather pen writing on it
Icon of a credit card with two rectangles representing the chip and magnetic strip.

Stop motion or animation

Spoken word or poetry

Short film or skit

Icon of a house within a film strip border.
Open book with abstract lines and dots representing ideas or knowledge
Blue music notes on a black background

Register early to secure your spot.

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Submit your video.

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Participation Guidelines

  • Complete the free online registration form on the TKClimate Convention website.

  • Only registered teams will receive access to important updates, submission links and the official support group.

Register to Secure Your Spot

  • Choose a climate issue that matters to you or your community.

  • Decide on your creative approach: short film, poetry, animation, etc.

  • Work with your team (if applicable) to script, storyboard and gather materials.

Plan Your Video

  • Keep it under 8 minutes.

  • Add English subtitles.

  • Ensure all music/visuals are either original or royalty-free.

  • Avoid any school identifiers in the content.

Create Your Video

  • Finalise your video.

  • Name your file correctly. Do not use school quantifiers.

  • Gather:

    1. Team member names

    2. Proof of payment

    3. Video file or YouTube link

Prepare for Submission

  • Submit everything via the official form on the website by the deadline.

  • Late or incomplete entries will not be evaluated.

Submit Your Entry

Video Specifications

  1. Length: Maximum 8 minutes.

  2. Language: All languages are allowed.

  3. Subtitles: English subtitles are mandatory for all videos, regardless of the spoken language.

  4. Format: Submit as an unlisted YouTube video link.

  5. Category:

    • Primary (age 10–12)

    • Secondary (age 13–17)

    • Tertiary (age 18–20)

Note: Please do not include your school/college name, logo or any personal identifiers in the video content.

Judging Criteria

Each submission will be evaluated based on the following aspects:

Line drawing of a globe with a leaf, representing environmental awareness.
Blue icon of a light bulb with a pencil inside it, representing ideas or creativity.

Relevance to climate action and sustainability

Creativity and originality

Icon of a person with a speech bubble containing text lines.
Icon of a webpage with a gear symbol, indicating settings or configuration

Visual appeal and infographic design (poster)

Technical and quality

Registration and Submission Stages

Participation in the Climate Creative Video Challenge involves two simple steps:

Registration Stage

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  1. Registration is free and compulsory for all participants.

  2. The challenge is open to individuals or teams (up to 3 members) in one of the following categories:

    • Primary (ages 10–12)

    • Secondary (ages 13–17)

    • Tertiary (ages 18–20)

  3. Participant Kit Contribution

    To ensure that all participants receive proper recognition and access to the TKClimate Convention 2025 online session, a participant kit contribution is kindly required upon submission. The kit includes an official e-certificate, medal(s), and access to the TKClimate 2025 online session.

    Participants may choose from the following package options:

    • RM40 (USD20 for international participants): 1 certificate, 1 medal, and TKClimate Convention online session access

    • RM100 (USD20 for international participants): 3 certificates, 3 medals (for team entries), and TKClimate Convention online session access

  4. Note :

    • Fee applies per entry (not per participant).

    • Payment must be made via bank transfer or FPX (payment details will be provided in the submission section).

    • Participants must upload proof of payment together with their final submission.

Submission Stage

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  1. Once your creative video is complete, you may proceed to the submission stage.

  2. To submit, you must:

    • Upload your final video as an unlisted YouTube link

    • Complete the official submission form on the website by providing the YouTube link

    • Ensure your video meets all required specifications

  3. Make sure all information is accurate before submitting. Late or incomplete entries may not be considered.

Important Dates

Mark your calendars for the key milestones of the Climate Creative Video Challenge:

Registration Period

1 August –
10 September 2025

Submission Deadline

12 September 2025

Judging Period

14 September–
21 September 2025

Announcement of Results

23 September 2025

Award Ceremony

30 September 2025

Stay tuned to the official TKClimate website for updates and detailed event schedules.

Payment Details

All registration fees must be transferred to the following account:
Account Name : PIBG KOLEJ TUNKU KURSHIAH
Bank Name : BANK MUAMALAT
Account Number : 05010000088718
Reference : TKCLIMATE_YOURNAME/TEAMNAME

Once payment has been made, kindly upload your proof of transaction (receipt or screenshot) in the registration form.