2025 Study in Taiwan "My Campus Diary" Short Film Contest

🎥 Overview 

"My Campus Diary" invites international students currently in Taiwan to create a 60–90 second video showcasing their student life. Share your story and show the world what it’s like to study in Taiwan! 

 

🔵 Participant Eligibility

1.International students/graduates currently in Taiwan are eligible to join the event, including those who are currently studying or have previously studied at a college or university in Taiwan. (Nominees of the final round will be required to provide a student ID or graduation certificate as proof of eligibility).
2. The video must be newly created during the event period, and the individual submitting the video must personally appear in the footage.

 

🌍 Video Theme Requirements

✅ Required Themes:
❖ Campus Life

✨ Optional Themes:
❖ Mandarin Learning
❖ Intern & Work in Taiwan 
❖ Cultural Events 
❖ Nearby Spots 

🎙️Required Phrases (at video ending):
Must be delivered both in English and your native language (either voice-over or on-camera).
❖ In English: "Come and study at (your university name)!"
❖ In your native language: "Come and study at (your university name)!"

 

⏰ Schedule

❖ Preliminary Round (Video Upload): June 23 – 11:00 AM, September 19, 2025
❖ Nominee Announcement: October 15, 2025
❖ Final Round (Online Engagement): October 15 – 11:00 AM, October 29, 2025
❖ Winner Announcement: November 14, 2025

 

🔄 Preliminary Round — Submission Steps

Step 1: Create a short video (60 to 90 seconds) based on the required theme and any optional themes.
Step 2: Include the required phrases at your video ending.
Step 3: Fill out the submission form → Google Form Link
Step 4: Upload your video and license agreements.
Step 5: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel (@StudyinTaiwan) and follow us on Instagram (@study_in_taiwan)

 

🏋️️ Preliminary Round — Selection Methods

❖ Richness of content: 50%
❖ Evaluation by Study in Taiwan team: 40%
❖ Compliance with theme and technical requirements: 10%

 

📅 Final Round — Steps for Nominees

Nominee Announcement: 20 finalists will be selected. Their videos will be uploaded to:
❖ YouTube: Study in Taiwan | My Campus Diary
❖ Instagram: @study_in_taiwan

Step 1: Ensure you’re following us on both platforms.
Step 2: Make sure your Instagram account is set to public and accept our collaboration request.
Step 3: Invite your international student friends to watch, like, comment, and share your video.
Instagram Comment Format:
@tag an international student friend + Let's study in Taiwan!
Example: 
@study_in_taiwan Let's study in Taiwan!
YouTube Comment Format:
Let's study in Taiwan!
Note: Comments that are random, spam, or do not follow the required format will not count toward scoring. 

 

🔢 Final Round — Selection Criteria

Evaluation by Study in Taiwan team and judging panel: 60%
❖ Instagram engagement: 25%
    • Comments & Shares: 15%
    • Likes: 5%
    • Views: 5%
❖ YouTube engagement: 15%
    • Likes: 5%
    • Comments: 5%
    • Views: 5%

 

🏆 Awards

✨ 1st Prize: iPhone 16 Pro (128GB / 6.3")
✨ 2nd Prize: SONY ZV-1 II Handheld Grip Kit
✨ 3rd Prize: Insta360 X5 Get-Set Bundle
✨ 4th Prize: Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Dual Battery Bundle
✨ 5th Prize: Fujifilm instax mini EVO
✨ Nominee Award (x20): PX MART NT$1,000 gift voucher
⚠️ Prizes are available for domestic shipping within Taiwan only.

 

📊 Video Submission Guidelines

1. License Agreement
   License agreements are required from you and each person appearing in, producing, or contributing music to your video.
   (License Agreement Link)
   
   
2. Video Guidelines and Specifications 
    • You must appear in the video
    • Content must be in English (except for the required phrases)
    • Original work only; any third-party material must be royalty-free or properly licensed
    • Length: 60–90 seconds
    • File type: MPEG4 / MP4
    • Aspect ratio: 9:16 (vertical)
    • Resolution: 1080p or higher
    • File Size: No more than 1GB
    • File naming format: Your full name – Video Title
   
   Video must NOT:
    • Be shorter than 60 or longer than 90 seconds (slight point deduction may apply)
    • Include illegal, violent, pornographic, political, or discriminatory content
    • Infringe on copyright, trademarks, or personal privacy
   
   
3. Music & Sound Effects
   Must be royalty-free and use the platforms listed below only.
    • Free platform:
        -   YouTube Audio Library
        -   A YouTube channel is required to access the library.
    • Paid platform:
        -   Artlist.io
        -   Envato Elements

 

⚠️ Additional Notes

1. We reserve the right to terminate, alter or suspend this event and to modify the official regulations at any time.
2. Participation indicates agreement to all contest rules.
3. Keep your original/raw files — finalists must provide them if selected.
4. Winning requires full completion of all steps; retroactive adjustments are not allowed.
5. Prizes may be revoked under the following conditions:
    • Missing or incomplete authorization agreement
    • Participant is not currently in Taiwan
    • Missed deadlines or failure to claim prize
    • Violation of contest rules or conduct policies
6. Prizes may be considered taxable income; nonresident aliens may be subject to additional tax.  For details, visit: Taiwan Tax Portal.

 

Ready to share your Taiwan campus story?

Join the 2025 “My Campus Diary” Short Film Contest and inspire the next generation of global learners!