Hangzhoufeel Creative Short Video Contest is calling for participation
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Happy Hangzhou Citizens’ Day! The fourth Hangzhou Citizens’ Day is being celebrated in Hangzhou since May 3 and beyond, not only featuring citywide outdoor activities but also inviting you to capture the essence of “Hangzhou Feel” in motion.
Share your interpretation of “Hangzhou Feel”
Hangzhoufeel Creative Short Video Contest has officially kicked off, as a bid to involve residents and visitors in Hangzhou to feel and showcase the unique charm and vibrant culture of this dynamic city through their lens.
This event invites creators worldwide to submit original short videos that embody their unique interpretation of the “Hangzhou Feel”—be it through its stunning scenery, rich culture, tasty food, interesting folk tales, historical landmarks, cutting-edge technology and more.
Key dates and submission details
Submission Period: From April 28 to August 10, 2024
How to Submit: Aspiring entrants should send their original video(s) and a completed registration form, along with a signed letter of commitment, directly to the organizing committee at hangzhoufeelvideo@126.com.
Participants can also visit the Hangzhoufeel WeChat official account, where the necessary documents are available for download.
Submission requirements
Submitted videos, not exceeding five minutes, should express a unique creative vision of Hangzhou and must be in MOV or MP4 formats with a resolution of 1280×720 or higher.
Submissions can feature any style or language, although non-Chinese or English entries require subtitles.
Importantly, videos should be free of logos or watermarks, and should not contain advertising or offensive content. Each participant may submit up to three works.
Contest prizes
The submissions will be evaluated by a panel of professional judges who will select the winners. The highest award is the “Most Creative Short Video Award”, which will grant the winner RMB 100,000.
Additionally, five “Best Advanced Short Video Awards” will be announced, each promising a prize of RMB 10,000, along with 20 “Outstanding Work Finalist Awards” and 10 “Best Organization Awards” in the form of certificates.
Important note
Participants of the contest should allow the use of their videos for city promotion and related purposes. Winning entries are expected to grant copyright and dissemination rights to the organizers, with official agreements to be signed.
For more details and updates, keep an eye on the Hangzhoufeel WeChat official account--the official information channel for this contest. Follow Hangzhoufeel to stay updated, and may you join the contest to showcase a vivid image of Hangzhou for the world to see!
More events in celebration of Hangzhou Citizens’ Day
In addition to the Hangzhoufeel Creative Short Video Contest, this year’s event features over 10 sub-events centered on themes such as sports, gourmet, animation, and music. Compared to activities of the previous Hangzhou Citizens’ Day, the serial events of this year boast richer content and span a wider timeframe.
During the recent May Day holiday, the renowned “Human Wall of Volunteers” by the West Lake in Hangzhou made its return. As part of the fourth Hangzhou Citizens’ Day events, this year, 14 Hangzhou citizens joined the “Most Beautiful Wall” along with 120 trained volunteers to assist tourists crossing the road in the busiest intersections during the holiday.
The trained volunteers include students from Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, and personnel from enterprises and institutions in Hangzhou.
Furthermore, Hangzhou citizens enjoyed a coffee festival at their doorstep during this May Day holiday. As part of the Hangzhou Citizens’ Day celebration, the Jiangnan Coffee & Life Festival brought together nearly 30 coffee brands and nearly 100 booths selling handcrafted coffee and cultural & creative products on site. With the theme “Unleashing Yourself with Caffeine”, citizens had the opportunity to experience coffee cultures around the world and learn about coffee roasting and brewing processes.
The fourth Hangzhou Citizens’ Day series event will last until September, featuring fun and interactive mass activities aimed at enhancing citizen participation and experience, promoting the image and influence of Hangzhou as one of “China’s Happiest Cities”.