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About<\/span> The Challenge<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Introduction<\/h2>\n

We invite teams of up to three members, aged 34 and under, to create a short video (2-5 minutes) that embodies the theme:
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\"Connect to Prosper: Celebrating Global Connections through Visual Arts\"<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Your mission is to capture how connections foster prosperity, innovation, and growth in our interconnected world.<\/p>\n

Showcase how the City of London serves as a global hub of knowledge and innovation, bridging cultures, ideas, and opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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How it Works<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Step 1<\/h4><\/div><\/div>

Form Your Team<\/h4><\/div><\/div>

Gather a team of up to three members who share a passion for visual storytelling and are aged 34 or under. Diverse skills and perspectives are encouraged to bring a richer narrative to your project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Step 2<\/h4><\/div><\/div>

Develop Your Concept<\/h4><\/div><\/div>

Brainstorm and outline your video concept. Focus on how connections foster prosperity, innovation, and growth in our interconnected world. Ensure your story aligns with the theme: Connect to Prosper.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Step 3<\/h4><\/div><\/div>

Create Your Video<\/h4><\/div><\/div>

Produce a short video (2-5 minutes) that captures your concept. Utilize your team's unique skills in filmmaking, editing, and storytelling to create a compelling narrative.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Step 4<\/h4><\/div><\/div>

Submit Your Entry<\/h4><\/div><\/div>

Upload your final video to our submission portal before the deadline. Ensure all team members are credited and that your video meets the competition guidelines.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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The Power of Concise Storytelling<\/h4><\/div><\/div>

Why Team Submission?<\/h2>\n

In the spirit of \"Connect to Prosper,\" collaboration is key.<\/p>\n

Teams can:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Bring diverse perspectives and skills to the project.<\/li>\n
  • Demonstrate the power of connection in action.<\/li>\n
  • Create a richer, more nuanced exploration of the theme.<\/li>\n
  • Model the collaborative spirit that drives global prosperity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Craft Your Story with Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Aim for the sweet spot of 2-3 minutes to engage viewers and make every second count. Embrace concise storytelling, but feel free to use the full 5-minute allowance if necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    Key Dates<\/h2><\/div><\/div>

    Team Registration Opens: <\/strong>20th January 2025
    Submission Deadline:<\/strong> 28th March 2025
    Finalists Announced:<\/strong> 12th May 2025
    Virtual Presentation:<\/strong> 1st July 2025
    Grand Celebration and Awards Ceremony:<\/strong> 11th July 2025<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"dsm_author":{"name":"Chiara Broom","avatar_url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9c16854433291afcc066b6b9934a94b3c4108c848753602fd580e485680efc20?s=96&d=mm&r=g","archive_link":"https:\/\/lordmayorreflects.london\/video-challenge\/author\/chiarabroom\/","biodata":""},"dsm_categories":[],"dsm_attachment_categories":[],"dsm_featured_image":null,"dsm_comment_count":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lordmayorreflects.london\/video-challenge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lordmayorreflects.london\/video-challenge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lordmayorreflects.london\/video-challenge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lordmayorreflects.london\/video-challenge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lordmayorreflects.london\/video-challenge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/lordmayorreflects.london\/video-challenge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":321,"href":"https:\/\/lordmayorreflects.london\/video-challenge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5\/revisions\/321"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lordmayorreflects.london\/video-challenge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}