- Submission deadline: April 30, 2025
- Subject: “What French technological innovation is most important to you and why?” Please note that the innovation may be historical or current.
- Language: English or French, there is no advantage for either language.
- The documentary must be between 2 and 3 minutes in length.
- There are two competition divisions: Middle School (grades 6-8) and High School (grades 9-12)
- As a competition for middle and high school students, all entries must conform to all school rules and codes of conduct.
- Background music: Please do not use copyrighted music in the video or as background music. While it does add to the appeal of the video, it is not acceptable use. Suggestions for background music are: https://www.fractuslearning.com/students-royalty-free-audio/ and https://pixabay.com/music/ .
- No copyrighted figures.
- Individuals or a team of up to 3 students may create and submit an entry. A single entry that is created by more than 3 students will be disqualified from prize contention.
- Each entry must be the original work of the student(s). One entry per student or team is allowed.
- All submissions become the property of the French Tech for Teens and may be used by French Tech for Teens in the blog and on social media sites such as YouTube.
- All participants in the video completion will receive certificates.
- The winning submissions will receive gift cards thanks to our sponsor.
- YouTube videos should be “unlisted,” NOT private. Anyone with the link should be able to view. YouTube is the preferred sharing option.
- All submissions via Google Drive / docs MUST BE accessible to any viewer.
- Entries must be uploaded and submitted online. After uploading to your choice of video host such as YouTube, Google Drive, Dropbox, or WeVideo, students must submit the link to their video via their completed online Entry Form, anytime through the end of the day on April 30, 2025.
- All eligible entries must be successfully uploaded by 11:59pm Pacific Standard Time at the end of the day on April 30, 2025.
- Prize recipients will be determined by judges selected by French Tech for Teens and the judges’ decisions will be final. Winners will be announced in late May, 2025.
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