• Life! Camera! Action! 2026

    Multimedia Creative Competition Registration Form

  • WHAT WE INHERIT. WHAT WE CARRY. WHAT WE HEAL.

    Calling Guam's young filmmakers, photographers, artists, musicians, dancers, performers, and storytellers!

    Life! Camera! Action! (LCA) is a multimedia creative competition inviting youth to explore mental health, the experiences and patterns we inherit, what we carry with us, and how we move toward healing—through creativity.

    Open to Guam residents ages 12–24.

    You do not need to have your idea figured out yet. This registration simply lets us know that you're interested in participating. You'll have time to develop your concept and create your work before the final submission deadline.

    Selected works will be featured at Life! Camera! Action! during the Teen Expo on December 12, 2026.

    Create. Express. Inspire. Heal.

  • SECTION 1 — About You

  • Date of Birth*
     - -
    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Are you currently a Guam resident?*

  • This competition is currently open to Guam residents ages 12–24. Please contact Project: Inspire if you believe you may still qualify.

  • Current Grade Level

  • SECTION 2 — How Do You Want to Create?

  • About This Year's Theme

    This year's Life! Camera! Action! theme is inspired by the idea of intergenerational trauma—the ways experiences, struggles, beliefs, behaviors, and emotional patterns can be passed from one generation to the next.

    But what we inherit isn't only pain.

    We can also inherit culture, traditions, resilience, love, creativity, values, stories, and strength.

    Through What We Inherit. What We Carry. What We Heal., we invite you to explore what gets passed down to us, how those experiences can shape who we become, and what it can look like to grow, heal, or choose what we want to carry forward.

    Your work can be inspired by your own experiences, someone else's story, your community, something you've observed, or something completely fictional.

    You are never required to share personal trauma, a mental health diagnosis, or private experiences to participate.

    You don't need to have it figured out yet.

    Your idea can change as you develop your project. We're just curious about what you're interested in creating right now.

  • What type of creative work are you interested in exploring?*

  • Whatever medium you choose, your final entry will ultimately be presented as a 1–3 minute video.

  • Are you thinking about creating individually or with others?*

  • If you chose as a group/team, you will be required to submit all of your collaborators info when submitting your video submission.

  • SECTION 3 — Your Story

    What We Inherit. What We Carry. What We Heal.

  • What speaks to you?

    LCA explores:

    WHAT WE INHERIT
    The experiences, beliefs, traditions, behaviors, strengths, and struggles passed down to us.

    WHAT WE CARRY
    The experiences, emotions, expectations, memories, and challenges that stay with us.

    WHAT WE HEAL
    The ways we grow, change, connect, understand one another, and choose what we carry forward.

  • Which theme(s) are you most interested in exploring right now?*

  • Don't worry—this doesn't lock you into anything. Your idea can change.

    Video Requirements

    All competition entries must be submitted as a video between 1 and 3 minutes in length and submitted in MP4/MOV, minimum 1080p, horizontal 16:9 preferred.

    Your video can take many forms, including a:

    Short Film • Documentary • Music Video • Dance Film • Spoken Word Performance • Animation • Experimental Video • Visual Art Presentation • Photography Presentation • Mixed-Media Piece

    The goal isn't simply to make a traditional film. Use video as a tool to tell your story in whatever creative way works best for you.

     

    Photography, Illustration, Painting & Visual Art

    Photography, illustrations, paintings, and other static artwork are absolutely welcome—but they must be presented through video.

    Your video may showcase:

    • Behind-the-scenes footage of you creating your work
    • A montage or collage of your completed artwork
    • Details and close-ups of your work
    • Your creative process from beginning to end
    • Voice-over narration explaining your work

    Your video should communicate the name/title of your piece, the meaning or story behind it, and how it connects to this year's theme.

    The video presentation does not need to be professionally produced. Judges will focus on how effectively you communicate your creative idea—not whether you have expensive cameras, editing software, or equipment.

  • How Will My Submission Be Judged?

    Your final Life! Camera! Action! submission will be reviewed by a panel of judges using the criteria below.

    You do not need to have your concept figured out when you register. Keep these criteria in mind as you develop your work leading up to the final submission deadline.

    🎯 Connection to Theme — 20 Points
    How meaningfully does your work explore:

    What We Inherit. What We Carry. What We Heal.

    Your work may explore intergenerational trauma, mental health, family or community experiences, culture, identity, resilience, healing, inherited strengths, or other ideas connected to the theme.

    Your work does not need to depict trauma or painful personal experiences to score highly.

    💡 Creativity & Originality — 20 Points
    How creative and original is your approach?

    Judges will consider your concept, perspective, artistic choices, and how you use your chosen medium to express your ideas.

    🎭 Storytelling & Expression — 20 Points
    How effectively does your work communicate an idea, story, emotion, or message?

    Whether your video uses filmmaking, photography, visual art, music, dance, performance, or mixed media, judges will consider how effectively your work communicates with its audience.

    🎨 Craft & Execution — 20 Points
    How effectively did you bring your creative idea to life using your chosen medium?

    Judges will consider intentionality, effort, artistic choices, and execution.

    You will not be judged based on your access to expensive equipment, technology, or professional resources.

    🌱 Community Impact — 20 Points
    Does your work have the potential to make people think, feel, reflect, connect, or start a conversation?

    Judges will consider how your work may encourage empathy, understanding, reflection, dialogue, or positive change within our community.

    Total Possible Score: 100 Points

  • Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    Life! Camera! Action! is intended to showcase the original creativity, storytelling, and artistic expression of its participants.

    The use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to create content for a competition submission is not permitted. This includes AI-generated or AI-created:

    • Video or animation
    • Images, photographs, illustrations, or artwork
    • Music, vocals, or sound effects
    • Voice-over or synthetic voices
    • Scripts, dialogue, poetry, lyrics, or other written creative content

    Participants may use standard editing software and tools for tasks such as cutting, color correction, audio mixing, stabilization, noise reduction, captioning, and other technical post-production processes, including software that may use AI-assisted technology to perform those functions.

    Participants may be asked to provide evidence of their creative process, such as original footage, project files, drafts, sketches, or other materials. Entries found to contain prohibited AI-generated content may be disqualified from judging and awards.

  • Section 4 — Participation

  • If your work is selected, are you currently available for the Teen Expo on December 12, 2026?*

  • Selecting "No" or "I'm not sure" does not automatically prevent you from participating.

  • How did you hear about LCA?*

  • Section 5 — Registration Agreement

  • Final Submission Deadline


    Your creativity can take time—but it does need a finish line.

    By registering for Life! Camera! Action! 2026, you are committing to completing and submitting your final creative work by:

    NOVEMBER 30, 2026

    Your final submission will include your completed 1–3 minute video, along with additional information such as your project title, creative concept/artist statement, and any required forms or releases.

    You do not need to have your idea or project finalized today. You'll have time to explore your ideas, develop your concept, and create your work leading up to the submission deadline.

    Please understand that works not submitted by November 30, 2026 may not be eligible for judging, awards, or presentation at Life! Camera! Action! during the Teen Expo on December 12, 2026.

  • By registering, I understand that:

    • The information I provided is accurate.
    • I do not need a finished concept or creative work today.
    • I will receive additional guidelines and final submission requirements.
    • Registration does not guarantee my final work will be selected for presentation.
    • I am never required to disclose personal trauma, mental-health history, a diagnosis, or other private experiences to participate.

  • Date*
     - -
    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

  • Section 6 — Parent/Guardian Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • I acknowledge that my child/dependent is registering to participate in the Life! Camera! Action! 2026 Multimedia Creative Competition.
    • I understand that this registration does not require them to submit a completed creative work and that additional competition guidelines, submission requirements, permissions, and releases may be provided prior to the final submission deadline.
  • Date*
     - -
    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

  • What Happens Next?

    You’re almost done! Please remember that completing this form registers you for Life! Camera! Action! 2026—it does not count as your final competition submission.

    In the coming weeks, registered participants will receive a separate Final Submission Form where you’ll submit your completed 1–3 minute video, along with your project title, artist statement, and any additional information required for judging and presentation.

    📅 Final Video Submission Deadline: November 30, 2026

    Please make sure the email address and contact information you provided are accurate, as we’ll use them to send important LCA updates and your Final Submission Form.

    We can’t wait to see what you create!

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