Submit Entry

Submissions are due on the last day of each month. Contact us with any questions!

Follow these steps to submit:

Choose Content Category (Hope, Justice or Monthly Prompt)
Choose entry type (e.g. Visual Art, Original Music, Written Work, Video and more).
Any art form is accepted.
Review accepted entry format requirements.
If submitting a Video PSA, be sure to include a title slide and the required Hope & Justice end slate or Hope & Justice end slate (vertical) for TikToks.
Upload your submission and fill out the entry form.
Complete Release Forms. This is submitted electronically and needs to be
signed by parent/guardian if youth are under the age of 18. Release forms available in English and Spanish.

*Entries may be submitted in any language as long as English captions or an English translation version is included.

Entry Format Requirements

Original Music

Original music (3 minutes or less)

If you’re submitting an audio file it will need to be uploaded as an mp3 file with a max size of 30MB. Can also be submitted with a visual such as a music video, lyrics on screen, or recording of live performance. For video files, please submit as an mp4 or mov file.

Radio PSA

Radio PSA (30-seconds)

A recorded audio file will need to be uploaded as an mp3 file and max size of 30MB. A good 30-second PSA contains all the key messages and information laid out in a pleasing, yet succinct manner. Need some tips? Check this out, and remember to make sure your submission meets all content criteria for the topic you’re addressing.

Short video, animation or TikTok

Short video, animation, or TikTok (60-seconds or less)

Videos can be submitted as an mp4 file. When creating these short videos, please consider that they will be posted on social media. Your video must also include one of these end slates: end slate (vertical) / end slate (horizontal).

TikToks:
Download your TikTok video and submit the video file with your entry form. Tag us @DirectingChange on your TikTok post and use #DirectingChangeChallenge.

Visual Art

Visual Art – submitted as a jpg or png file

When uploading any artwork such as drawings, paintings, or other physical projects, use these tips and keep in mind that we’ll be sharing winning submissions on social media:

-Use a high-resolution camera or setting on your phone (5 megapixels or higher is best, however 2 megapixels at the highest resolution will also work).
-Use indirect light to minimize glare.
-Take the photo as straight on as possible to prevent distortion and hold as still as possible.
-Check your image for blurriness and make sure it is clear.

Video PSA

Video PSA (60-seconds) – mp4 file

For these films, be sure to review the judging criteria and make sure your film includes a title slide (available to download here). Your video must also include this end slate within the 60-second time limit. All 60-second film entries received prior to March 1, 2023 will also compete against all 60-second films entered in the Hope & Justice category for a chance at a statewide prize.

Other submission formats

Other submission formats

If you are submitting an entry in another format not mentioned here and are not sure how to submit, please contact us and we can help.