Events

Objective

The University is committed to creating, promoting and maintaining an environment of equality of opportunity for members of the University community, free of any discrimination/harassment. To raise awareness of the campus community about equal opportunity, a video competition is organised in this academic year.

Themes

Entries should be made under one of the following themes:

1. Diversity and Inclusion
2. Mutual Respect
3. Preventing Sexual Harassment

Eligibility

All HKU students, full-time or part-time, may submit entries individually or in teams.

Prizes

Champion: HK$3,000 Gift Coupon and a Certificate
First runner-up: HK$1,500 Gift Coupon and a Certificate
Second runner-up: HK$1,000 Gift Coupon and a Certificate
Most Popular Video: HK$500 Gift Coupon and a Certificate

Submission Requirements and Deadline

1. Technical specifications:
   
   

   Video Duration	3 to 5 minutes
   Submission Format	Upload your video onto the submission form or provide a Google link with the uploaded video in format of MP4.
   Resolution	1920x1080 pixel / 1280x720 pixel
   Max. File Size	2000mb

2. Texts and language used in the video should be in English, with English subtitles. Subtitles in Chinese may also be included.
3. Complete the submission form available HERE, which should include a description on your ideas for the video.
4. Deadline for submission: April 2, 2024 (Tuesday)

Assessment Criteria

• Relevance to the chosen theme
• Clarity of message
• Creativity and originality
• Visual impact

Results will be announced by early May 2024.

Competition Rules

1. All entries must be original and must not infringe any copyrighted materials.
2. A student should not submit more than one entry, whether individually or in a team.
3. There is no restriction on video style, for example, it can be animation, whiteboard pictures, live action, motion graphics, kinetic typography, etc.
4. Entries containing potentially offensive materials or any materials that may infringe copyright will be disqualified.
5. The decision of the judging panel shall be final.
6. Shortlisted videos will be shown on EOU Facebook from April 15 - 26, 2024. The 'Most Popular Video' will be awarded to the video with the most 'likes' on EOU Facebook during the designated voting period.
7. Selected videos will be shown on U-VISION and EOU social media. Entries may be used by the University for promotion of equal opportunity in future without prior notification or request.
8. The organiser reserves the right to amend the rules of the competition without prior notification.

Enquiry

For enquiries, please contact Chris Mok via email mokchris@hku.hk.