Ready to turn your cybersecurity research into a dynamic short film? We’re calling on graduate students across Canada to harness the power of storytelling—complete with characters, props, costumes, digital avatars, and special effects—to bring their cutting-edge research to life.
Why Participate?
- Combat Misinformation: Leverage storytelling techniques to promote evidence-based cybersecurity research.
- Showcase Your Research: Share your work with a broad audience on the Cybersecurity Revolution platform.
- Win Prizes: The winner receives a $1,000 scholarship; two runners-up receive $500 scholarships.
- Spark Creativity: Explore innovative ways to translate complex cybersecurity concepts into engaging narratives.
Key Details
- Deadline: Submit your 3-minute film by May 1, 2025 (00:00 UTC).
- Eligibility: Open to graduate students (Master’s or PhD) at accredited Canadian institutions.
- Judging Criteria: Clarity, creativity, scientific accuracy, narrative impact, and relevance to cybersecurity.
- Format: Video (max 3 minutes), any language (English, French or Spanish subtitles are requred if it is not in one of these languages).
How to Enter
- Create: Develop a short film (max 3 minutes) around your cybersecurity research.
- Innovate: Utilize digital avatars, AI-generated effects, and storytelling techniques to enhance your film.
- Submit: Upload your film and send it via email to info@hc2p.ca before the deadline.
- Engage: Share your submission online and encourage cybersecurity awareness.
Download Competition Details
For full guidelines and submission requirements, download the official competition document below:
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