In its pursuit of developing the creative and artistic abilities of its students, equipping them with practical skills and tools, and transforming their ideas in the field of e-marketing from mere concepts into viable and testable prototypes, University of Alkafeel announces the launch of the fourth edition of the "My University with My Lens" competition for the academic 2025-2026. This competition is part of the university student and media activities and is organized by the Department of Media and Government Communication in cooperation with the Technology Incubators Department, Entrepreneurship Division.
The competition takes the form of short videos (Reels) filmed using a mobile phone or a professional camera (with prior approval from the relevant department at the university), with a maximum duration of 90 seconds.
Participation Conditions :
1- Reels should be filmed exclusively with a mobile phone camera and not exceed 90 seconds. If a professional camera is used, prior approval from the university is required.
2- Participation is open to University of Alkafeel students only.
3- No way to show the identity of the students , faces, in particular the girl students, such is prohibited. The video should focus on the university vicinity and buildings, and the scenes of sustainability, green spaces, solar energy, and birds. The video should convey a meaningful message that highlights a positive image of the university.
4- Participants should post their videos on their official Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok accounts, tagging the university official pages:
#MyUniversity with My Lens
#AlKafeelUniversity
Then, submit the links via the designated submission link.
5- Submissions should be sent exclusively via the following link:
(https://forms.gle/6tBGsBM5xLkuT5cU9)
6- Each participant may submit only one video. Duplicate submissions will be disqualified.
7- The video should be the original work of the participant , using royalty-free music and elements. Any inappropriate music or content that violates Islamic and university values should be avoided.
8- High-definition (HD) video with clear audio and video is preferred.
9. The content should be suitable for all ages and free from any offense or violation of university laws or values.
10. The competition will run from October 1, 2025, to October 20, 2025.
11. A specialized judging panel will review the materials and select three winners based on criteria of creativity, filming quality, adherence to the theme, and innovation in portraying university scenes.
12. The panel reserves the right to disqualify any material that does not comply with the terms and conditions or is found to violate the laws or competition guidelines.
13. All submitted materials will be reviewed by the Media Department, which reserves the right to retain a copy of the videos for documentation and publication purposes.
14. Participants are encouraged to highlight the positive aspects of the university, reflecting a stimulating and creative learning environment.
15- The cash prizes for the winners will be as follows:
• First Place Prize: (1,000,000) Iraqi Dinars
• Second Place Prize: (750,000) Iraqi Dinars
• Third Place Prize: (500,000) Iraqi Dinars
16- The names of the winners will be announced on the official website of the university .
With such an initiative, University of Alkafeel affirms its commitment to supporting the creative talents of its students and showcasing a positive image of the university that reflects its academic and community standing. The results will be announced in “ University Leadership Week” .#MyUniversityThroughMyLens
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