EnglishCentral
Award 2023
EnglishCentral JAPAN is excited to announce a video-making contest!
The winning team’s video will be featured as part of EnglishCentral. Don’t miss this chance to create a video in English. We are eagerly anticipating your submissions!
【Schedule】
Application | by February 19th (Mon), 2024 |
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Video submission | by March 8th (Fri), 2024 |
Results announcement | after March 22th (Fri), 2024 |
【Prize】
1st prize | 100,000 jpy |
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2nd prize | 30,000 jpy |
3rd prize | 10,000 jpy |
- The prize money will be awarded to each team, not to individual members.
- The prize money will be provided in the form of Amazon gift certificates or Quo Cards, according to your preference.
- You have the option to choose whether the prize money is directed to the school instead of the team. Alternatively, you can choose to upgrade your account or decline the prize money altogether.
【Participation Requirements】
- Participants must be enrolled in junior high school or higher at an institution that has purchased EnglishCentral in 2023.
- A group must consist of 2 to 4 students.
- Approval from a teacher at your school is mandatory.
【Video Submission】
- Each video must be an original creation and not exceed one minute in duration.
(Multiple entries are allowed) - The voiceover must be provided by a student within the group. (post-dubbing is permitted)
- The aspect ratio should be 16:9, with a minimum resolution of HD (1280 x 720px).
- The content must be suitable for uploading to YouTube.
– Content should adhere to standards of public order and morals; it must not include inappropriate material such as defamation, slander, or rumors.
– Unauthorized usage of images or music is strictly prohibited. - Submitted content may be used for promotional purposes to advertise and endorse EnglishCentral as a teaching aid for English language education at no cost.
- Please be aware that winning videos may be shared on the EnglishCentral website and EnglishCentral JAPAN YouTube channel.
【Selection Criteria, Points of Video Creation】
When creating your videos, it’s important to select topics that are relatable to EnglishCentral users worldwide. Ensure that the messages and emotions you intend to convey are easily understood by the audience.
Video Creation
・Excessive background noise could potentially affect the selection of your video, regardless of the content’s quality.
・Take care to strike a proper balance between background music (BGM) and narration.
English language
・A few errors in the English used (sound and visuals) are acceptable. However, an excessive number of mistakes could impact the selection of your video.
・The level of English, including pronunciation, employed in the video will not significantly influence the selection outcome as long as the intended message is effectively conveyed.
2023 WINNERS
Application, Video Submission Process, and Results Announcement
1. Please provide the following information using the Google Form below by February 19th (Mon), 2024.
- Team name (both Japanese and English) *Participation in groups of 2 to 4 members is required.
- Name, e-mail address, and phone number of the team leader
- Name of the school
- Names, grades, and email addresses which were used as EnglishCentral accounts of all team members
- Name and email address of the teacher from your school who gave you approval
- Where to send the prize to given (team or school)
- Selection of the prize (Amazon gift certificate, quo card, account upgrade, or do not accept)
※If your team has already finished making the video at the time of application, please send us the title (both Japanese and English) and Youtube link to upload.
2. Please upload your video to the YouTube channel by March 8th (Fri), 2024. (Any location is fine.) After that, please provide the following information from the group representative in the Google form below.
- Video title (in both English and Japanese)
- YouTube link
3. Selection results will be posted on EnglishCentral JAPAN Twitter, and EnglishCentral JAPAN YouTube channel after March 22nd (Fri), 2024. The name of the group will also be announced when the results are announced.
※The winning team will be contacted by EnglishCentral team after the results are announced.
*Video submissions form will be available after application period.
【Please contact us for more information】
E-mail: ecaward-ja@englishcentral.com
***All applicants will be deemed to have consented to the following when the video submission.
The copyrights of submitted videos are handled as follows:
The copyrights of the submitted videos are to the applicants.
However, EnglishCentral JAPAN may use the submitted videos free of charge without limitation as to scope, duration or method of use.
For the purpose of conveying the appeal of EnglishCentral, increasing awareness of EnglishCentral in the marketplace, or helping English learners learn English.
EnglishCentral JAPAN reserves the right to alter, delete or otherwise edit the submitted videos to the extent not detrimental to the content, at its sole discretion.
In addition, applicants shall not exercise any moral rights against us.
We are looking forward to your participation!
EnglishCentral Inc.