• Social advertising: videos up to 30 seconds in length which in a figurative form highlight a problem and promote responsible behaviour and socially significant actions;

• Microfilm: a one-minute video story that conveys a specific moral, defines the qualities of the hero, addresses a problem, captures the beauty and uniqueness of life, etc;

• Fine art with the possible application of artificial intelligence: works in various techniques and genres that, in a symbolic form, illustrate thoughts, convey a story, shape attitudes, and inspire action, etc;

• Animation: a metaphorical story up to 90 seconds in length which reveals a specific moral, thoughts, life issues in contemporary conditions, and their impact on the future;

• Video collages with original sound: a set of slides (up to 15 pieces) in an original design, unified by a common theme, illustrating thoughts, emphasising values, and outlining future prospects.

Markers by which the works are evaluated:

• Originality of the idea and choice of the theme of the work;

• Performance technique and proficiency in using artistic tools;

• Expressiveness and emotional depth of the work;

• Suggestion for action and positivity.

Works can be submitted in the following formats: mov, mp4.

• Materials of expeditions, investigations, trips to different countries;

• Creating works in authentic settings (in towns and villages typical of them, in the city streets);

• Traditional crafts, competitions, games;

• Traditional and new celebrations and rituals (festivals);

• Ornaments as elements of clothing design, in everyday life, exteriors, street art, etc.;

Markers by which the works are evaluated:

• Originality of the idea and choice of the theme of the work;

• Vivid examples for comparison and illustrations;

• Performance technique and proficiency in using artistic tools;

• Expressiveness and emotional depth of the work;

• Integrity, accuracy, and authenticity of the material.

Duration of the works:

• Video up to 5 minutes;

• Presentations up to 15 slides, a video may be used in the presentation.

Technical requirements:

• Video formats: mov, mp4,

• Presentation formats: pdf, kye, pptx.

• presentation of the cities and towns where the authors live;

• reflections on why the city is important to the author, which values are especially significant;

• stories of city heroes, real or fictional (who the city needs);

• social and cultural initiatives, festivals, and traditions which unite the community;

• symbols, iconic and significant places for the author, which reflect the essence of the city, its content, and illustrate important stories of the author’s life;

• dreams about one’s own city, the ideal city in general, and ideas for the author’s future in the context of city development.

Markers by which the works are evaluated:

• Originality of the idea and disclosure of the theme;

• Imagery and symbolism;

• Incorporation of the author’s personal stories within the context of the city’s history;

• Performance technique and proficiency in using artistic tools;

• Expressiveness and emotional depth of the work;

• Suggestions for positive actions, transformations, improvements;

• Integrity, accuracy, and authenticity of the material.

Duration (volume) of the works:

• Video up to 5 minutes;

• Presentations up to 15 slides, a video may be used in the presentation;

• Verbal illustrated works up to 5000 characters, up to 10 illustrations.

Technical requirements:

• Video formats: mov, mp4;

• Presentation formats: pdf, kye, pptx;

• texts with illustrations in formats pdf, docx.

• vision of ways to overcome global and local challenges;

• vision of opportunities for human potential development;

• ideas for shaping and maintaining mental health;

Markers by which the works are evaluated:

• Topicality of the work focus;

• Research and analytical base;

• Author’s ideas and applied nature of the work;

• Expressiveness and emotional depth of the work;

• Performance technique and proficiency in using artistic tools;

• Integrity and persuasiveness.

Duration (volume) of the works:

• Video up to 5 minutes;

• Presentations up to 15 slides, a video may be used in the presentation;

• Verbal illustrated works up to 5000 characters, up to 10 illustrations.

Technical requirements:

• Video formats: mov, mp4;

• Presentation formats: pdf, kye, pptx;

• texts with illustrations in formats pdf, docx.

Literary works:

• the main languages: English, Ukrainian. The original language with its translation into the main languages is permitted.

• small literary forms – short stories, essays, diaries, etc.

• work length is up to 10000 characters.

Journalistic works:

• the main languages: English, Ukrainian. The original language with its translation into the main languages is permitted.

• work length is up to 7000 characters.

• illustrations – up to 5

Documentary works:

• duration: up to 10 minutes

• language: original with English subtitles

• formats: mov, mp4

Musical compositions:

• instrumental compositions

• vocal parts can be included in the composition

• duration: up to 3 minutes 30 seconds

• formats: mp3, wav

• the author can add music to the video

• video formats: mp4, mov

Happy handmade

• a soft toy (up to 30 cm)

• items of soft interior decor (pillows, napkins, wicker fruit baskets, etc.)

• mugs

• slippers, socks

• other items that evoke the feeling of comfort and harmony…

Markers by which the works are evaluated:

• Originality of the concept, emotional depth, and vividness of its expression;

• The author’s vision of happiness and its manifestations;

• Performance technique, proficiency in using artistic tools, including the use of various techniques and genres;

• Composition, harmonious balance;

• The author’s style and a sense of the work’s form.

The photos of the works should be submitted. The organisers may suggest that some works should be sent in their original form for an exhibition.

All competitive works should be submitted electronically to the organisers’ email address.