You are interested in producing films, and you feel at home in the digital world? The b@s videochallenge is your opportunity to try your hand at a video and get in contact with companies. You have the opportunity today to create your own video—either by yourself or with a team of friends or fellow students. And the best part: The best videos will win exceptional prizes, and all complete videos submitted before the deadline will receive a certificate of participation.
YOUR ADVANTAGES FROM PARTICIPATING
- You will get to know renowned, successful companies.
- You can demonstrate your creativity and show what you’re made of.
- You can win exceptional prizes that money can't buy.
- Your involvement will be rewarded—we will be happy to issue you a certificate of participation that will look good on your résumé.
- You’ll learn more about which professions are a good fit for you.
- You will already gain practical experience.
- You’ll meet and network with other students.
- You’ll have the chance to try something new.
REQUIREMENT: YOUR VIDEO MUST ANSWER FOUR QUESTIONS IN FOUR MINUTES AND TAKE A CRITICAL LOOK AT THE COMPANY
- What does the company do?
- What three aspects make it successful?
- What are three risks for the company?
- What three recommendations could ensure the success of the company or make it more successful?
Tip: Look at how the company is addressing current megatrends like sustainability, digitalization, or globalization.
Where can you find the information you need about the company? Use sources of free information, such as the company’s website or those of its competitors, press articles, the company’s annual report, or independent studies. Don’t be afraid to be critical!
Do you have any more questions? Registering early pays off: We will offer online Q&A sessions with the companies in April and May during which you can get all your questions answered. Register before the end of March to participate.
You can download some helpful materials here to support you with the execution.
How can you proceed during the b@s videochallenge, and what do you need to observe during filming and editing? You can find suggestions here, including tips for research, a storyboard template, and information on film settings.
Information on legal requirements such as copyrights and filming permits can be downloaded here.
REQUIREMENTS
You have to be between 14 and 20 years old and attend a school of any form. The finalists from Europe will be invited to the award ceremony; we will cover all expenses. Everyone who submits a complete video before the deadline will receive a certificate of participation.
You don't live in Europe?
You don’t live in Europe? You can win attractive prizes, too! Students who attend school outside of Europe are also allowed to analyze a company of their choice in addition to the four pre-selected companies.
ON YOUR OWN OR AS A TEAM
You can either produce your own video or work together as a team of up to six students. Your friends don’t need to attend the same school as you, as long as you are all students between 14 and 20 years of age. If you participate as a team, one of you will have to register as the team spokesperson and invite all other team members to participate—be sure to coordinate among yourselves and confirm the invitation from your team spokesperson.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR VIDEO
You can submit your video between January 1 and October 1 in your profile once you have registered. The video can only be uploaded through the platform.
WHAT TO OBSERVE WHEN CREATING YOUR VIDEO
- You must answer all four questions.
- You must produce the video yourself.
- Conduct careful research, use a variety of sources, and don’t be afraid to stand by your opinion.
- Constructive criticism is welcome!
- Your video should not contain advertisements.
- If you use music, make sure it’s public-domain and can be used free of charge. CC Search is a good search engine for public-domain music, images, and videos.
- Data protection, copyrights, and personal rights must be observed (e.g., when using photographs and names). Check the FAQs for more information.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR VIDEO
File format | .mp4 |
File size | Max. 400 MB (if your upload fails, please check your file size) |
For cell phone videos | Landscape view |
Length | Max. four minutes (longer videos will be excluded from the competition) |
A FEW THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN FILMING YOUR VIDEO
If you are filming on private property or in a building, you will need the owner’s consent. If you want to film on-site at one of the b@s videochallenge companies, you will also need to be sure to get their permission to do so beforehand. You can download a simple filming permit template here:
When filming or photographing people, you will need to observe their personal rights. You will need the subject’s permission both for filming them and for publishing their photograph. The safest way is to get a written declaration of consent from the individual (and a parent or guardian’s consent for minors). We have a template for that, too:
