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Sample video by the management team
Application process
①Find sustainability around you
② Take a picture/ video
③Edit it into around 90 seconds video
④ Form response &
Video submission
NEWS!
Video Contest Overview
The Office for the Promotion of Diversity and Sustainability at Sophia University is hosting a video contest titled “Sustainability Through Your Lens” to empower young people to explore and express their own perspectives on sustainability.
While the word "sustainability" is widely used, its meaning can differ greatly depending on one’s individual experience. It doesn’t have to be about large-scale issues like climate change, resource depletion, or diversity—it can also emerge from small moments of discomfort in daily life, personal questions, or hopes and visions for the future.
This contest places greater value on the originality and authenticity of your perspective than on technical expertise or video production quality. We invite you to create a 90-second video that captures your unique viewpoint, conveys your message, and sparks empathy or insight in others.
Why not share your view of sustainability with the world—through your lens?
Video Contest Overview
"Sustainability Through Your Lens"
— My take on sustainability
Please freely express "sustainability" from your own perspective in a 90-second video, based on your everyday experiences and feelings.
Sophia University student/ students from partner institutions (undergraduate/graduate, full-time/non-full-time)
Under 25 years old at the time of the deadline
Group applications up to 6 people, and the representative must meet the requirements.
Up to 3 works per person/group
around
90 Seconds
Original work
Both formats accepted
Any device is OK
No use of texts
No voiceover
Awards
1st Prize
100,000 yen
1 work
2nd Prize
50,000 yen
1 work
Inspiration Award
30,000 yen
３ works
Judges
John Williams
Gregory Ruzzin
Miyu Maemoto
Kazumasa Sashide
Rina Mirai
FAQs
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