REINTERPRETING CONFLICT: OCTOBER 7th 2023
Transforming the Narrative of Wars and Conflicts
over Social Media
ENTER OUR COMPETITION & CREATE NON-BIASED, THOUGHTFUL VIDEO CONTENT SURROUNDING THE OCTOBER 7TH EVENTS & THE HAMAS/ISRAEL WAR
International students at high-school level and above are invited to participate in a Social Media Storytelling Contest that will shape how our generation understands the complexities of this conflict.
The Reinterpreting Conflict project was born out of the belief that the creative process generates hope and contributes to building a better future for all.
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Winners will have the opportunity to wish cash prizes and for their short films to be turned into longer form docu-series.
MAKING THE COMPLEX ACCESIBLE
Short Form Video As Means For Change
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Our project invites college, university and high school students across the world to to take a deep dive into the narratives surrounding October 7 and the Hamas/Israel conflict, and to use critical thinking skills to extract the unbiased truth from all the noise. All creative students - whether studying Communications, Film, Media or any other subject - are encouraged to participate.
We seek content creators who will strive to reinterpret current portrayals of the war in the media, turning it from a moment of crisis into an opportunity for better understanding and increased connection in our shared journey towards a better future.
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This competition is an opportunity to showcase storytelling prowess in order to shed light on a significant and current global issue. We encourage participants to approach this sensitive topic with respect, depth, and creativity, with a goal of producing content that balanced and unbiased, informative, and engaging for broad audiences.
As students and future leaders, your perspectives can make a huge difference in how this conflict and the narratives associated with it are understood by people around the world. We look forward to seeing your unique interpretations and the impactful narratives you create.
Submit Your Video
Please use this form to submit your video (in addition to posting on your personal TikTok or Instagram accounts and tagging @reinterpreting_conflict. By submitting your video you agree to the terms and conditions of the competition.