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Voices of the Silver Screen - Music Video Competition
Organised by the Department of English, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong

We are excited to announce the launch of Voices of the Silver Screen, a music video competition, designed to engage you in both music and English language learning. This competition is a fantastic opportunity to express your creativity while enhancing your English skills through music.
You are invited to create and submit a music video featuring a song from an English-language movie. Below are the details regarding the competition:
Important Dates:  
Submission Deadline: February 28, 2025
Winners Announcement: Mid-March
How to Enter:
1. Choose a Song from any English-language film.
2. Create a Music Video featuring your unique style.
3. Introduce the Song and explain its meaning and why you chose it.
 
Video Submission Criteria:
  • Video Length: Submissions should be between 2 and 7 minutes long.
  • Quality: Ensure high audio and visual quality; use a stable recording device.
  • Content: All submissions must be suitable for all audiences. 
 
Judging Criteria: 
Entries will be evaluated based on the following criteria: 
  • Vocal Performance (25%): Pitch accuracy, overall singing technique, and vocal expression.
  • Pronunciation and Expression of Lyrics (25%): Clarity and accuracy of pronunciation, and the ability to convey the meaning and emotion of the lyrics
  • Creativity and Originality (25%): Unique interpretation of the song and creative visual presentation
  • Song Introduction (25%): Effectiveness of the song introduction, including clarity of speech, presentation style, and the ability to explain the song’s meaning and choice. 
Prizes
  • Champion: HK$ 500 book voucher, award certificate and souvenirs
  • 1st Runner-Up: HK$300 book voucher, award certificate and souvenirs
  • 2nd Runner-Up: HK$200 book voucher, award certificate and souvenirs
  • Merit Awards: Award certificate and souvenirs
All participants will receive a certificate of participation.
 
Submission Process:
Please submit your video entries to https://forms.office.com/r/ZEdC4gUQVQ.
 
All entries must be original works that have not been previously released or made public. Participants must ensure that their entries do not violate any copyright or publication rights. All award-winning works will be published on the University YouTube Channel, along with a selection of shortlisted entries. The University reserves the right to “lightly edit” works that are published. 
 
The Award Presentation Ceremony will be held in March 2025 and winners will be invited to perform live at the ceremony.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact us at eng@hsu.edu.hk. 
 
We look forward to your enthusiastic participation!