2025 Study in Taiwan "My Campus Diary" Short Film Contest – All Nominees Announced for Final Round

Thank you to all the international students who participated in the Preliminary Round of the 2025 Study in Taiwan “My Campus Diary” Short Film Contest!

After a careful review based on Participant Eligibility, Video Theme Requirements, and the selection criteria for the Preliminary Round, we are excited to announce the nominees who will advance to the Final Round:

🔵 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)!"

Congratulations to all participants — we sincerely appreciate your enthusiasm, creativity, and storytelling. ✨

🏆 All Final Round Nominees

Now it’s time for the final round — show your support for your favorite entries through the online engagement. Every view, like, comment, and share counts toward determining the Top 5 Best Short Films!

📅 Final Round — Steps for Nominees

Final Round Period: October 1 – 11:00 AM, October 29, 2025
Winner Announcement: November 14, 2025

All nominees’ videos will be uploaded to:
❖ YouTube: Study in Taiwan
❖ 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 

The final round will determine the Top 5 Best Short Films from the Nominees. 

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: PX MART NT$1,000 gift voucher
⚠️ Prizes are available for domestic shipping within Taiwan only.

⚠️ 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.

📢 Further Information

Please stay tuned, check back here on the official Study in Taiwan website, and follow our social media channels for updates and further instructions.