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Reel Making

A themed short-form video reel shot entirely during the officially designated Converge shooting window, submitted anonymously by participant code.

01Who can take part

  1. 011 participant per campus.

02Rules

  1. 01The theme is announced only at registration; a unique participant code is issued for anonymous submission.
  2. 02The reel must present a coherent visual concept or story clearly related to the theme.
  3. 03The permitted reel duration is announced at registration.
  4. 04The entire reel must be shot during the officially designated Converge 2026 shooting window announced at registration; stock or previously recorded footage is prohibited.
  5. 05Filming is permitted only at officially designated Converge venues announced at registration.
  6. 06Mobile phones, DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, action cameras, or camcorders may be used.
  7. 07Trimming, sequencing, transitions, colour correction, brightness/contrast adjustment, audio balancing, and subtitles are permitted. AI-generated visuals/voices, generative fill, AI-assisted object insertion/removal, deepfakes, and other authenticity-altering manipulation are prohibited.
  8. 08All footage, music, and sound effects must be original or royalty-free; participants are responsible for any copyright infringement.
  9. 09Dangerous acts, damage to property, or violations of institute rules may result in immediate disqualification.
  10. 10A title and a 50–100 word description explaining the concept must accompany the reel.
  11. 11Submit as MP4 or MOV, minimum 1080p; required aspect ratio and maximum file size announced at registration.
  12. 12The reel and description must not contain the participant's name, institute name, logo, watermark, credits, or other identifying information — violations lead to disqualification.
  13. 13Submissions are emailed to the host campus's photography club by the announced deadline, in the format: Reel Making - Theme - Participant Code.
  14. 14Late, ineligible, incomplete, or corrupt entries may be disqualified at any stage.
  15. 15The jury's decision is final and binding.

03Bring with you

  1. 01A recording device (mobile phone, DSLR, mirrorless, action camera, or camcorder).

Important

  • Submission must not contain any identifying information — anonymised by participant code only.

04Judged on

  1. 1Theme interpretation & concept
  2. 2Creativity & originality
  3. 3Visual composition & storytelling
  4. 4Editing, sound & technical quality
  5. 5Overall impact & engagement

Source: official CONVERGE 2026 Rule Book. If anything here differs from the PDF, the rulebook wins.