Edufest 2026 · Future World
Edufest Social Media Contest 2026
“Cerita Edufest — Inspirasi Masa Depan”
An individual student short-video contest focused on creative, ethical storytelling about learning, technology, sustainability, careers, culture or personal development. Entries are submitted through a teacher; a personal social account or public post is not required.
- Who
- Category A: ages 10–12 · Category B: ages 13–17
- Team
- Individual student + 1 advisor teacher
- Fee
- Free
- Organiser
- SDG Education Group Sdn. Bhd.
Categories
- Category A — Primary: age 10–12
- Category B — Secondary: age 13–17
Age is counted on 31 December 2026. Open to government, aided, private and international schools in Malaysia and schools abroad. Individual entry with one advisor teacher; each student submits one video in one category. School and parent or guardian permission is required.
How to take part
1. Register for Edufest
The advisor teacher signs in with Google and registers the school contingent. Student entry is free.
2. Enter one student
In the School Panel, select one student for one individual Social Media Contest entry.
3. Create the video
Plan, record and edit one original 30–60 second vertical video around Cerita Edufest — Inspirasi Masa Depan.
4. Submit the private video link
Provide the title, caption, technical details, sources, AI declaration, permissions and an accessible MP4 link through the teacher.
Video format
- One original MP4, 30–60 seconds including title and credits, portrait 9:16, at least 1080×1920 pixels and no more than 200 MB.
- Bahasa Melayu or English may be used. Speech needs subtitles; other languages need an accurate Bahasa Melayu or English translation.
- Title: maximum 15 words. Caption: maximum 100 words, including the message, context and main factual sources when relevant.
- Submit the original exported file without a platform watermark through the teacher. A personal account, followers or public post are not required.
Judging criteria
Each criterion is scored 0–5 and scaled to 100 marks. At least two judges assess every eligible work and their totals are averaged. Likes, views, shares and follower counts do not count. Ties compare message, then creativity, then ethics before a recorded panel review.
Originality, permissions & AI
- The student plans, records and edits the work. Teacher safety guidance and necessary access support are declared.
- AI is limited to early ideas, language review, subtitles or technical improvement and must be declared and checked. AI-generated main video, imagery, cloned voice, face swapping and identity imitation are prohibited.
- List third-party music, images and fonts with their sources and licences. Hold permission from identifiable subjects, guardians of minors and location owners where needed.
- Broadcast permission is separate from judging. Choosing judging only does not affect marks or eligibility.
- No dangerous acts, bullying, hate, misleading claims, private information, home addresses or pupil schedules.
Awards
Champion, 1st Runner-up and 3rd Place are proposed for each category. Results appear on the Edufest results page and count toward school points and e-certificates.
The rules document is a draft pending organiser confirmation. The closing date and time, submission link, contact details, prize values, certificate eligibility, results date and selected-work exhibition arrangements are pending official confirmation.