Storytellers are invited to submit to the 3rd Annual Asian American Stories Video Contest, presented by AAUC (Asian American Unity Coalition) in collaboration with Silicon Valley Community Media and Ding Ding TV. This year, $20,000 in total prizes and grants will be awarded across Youth and Adult categories.
Submissions should be one minute long and must be received by March 31, 2026.
Full details and additional contest information is available here.
The 2026 theme, “Coming to America,” focuses on personal journeys: the motivations, challenges, and aspirations that shaped the decision to build a life in the United States, whether your own story or someone else’s. Click here to view last year’s entries.
To support participants, two complimentary virtual workshops will be offered:
Session A: March 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM Pacific. Sign up here.
Session B: March 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM Pacific. Sign up here.
Each session cover the following topics:
- Contest Mastery: A deep dive into the 2026 rules and submission details.
- Production Training: Practical tips on how to film and edit your 1-minute video.
- Live Q&A: Get direct answers to your questions from our organizers.
Individuals are encouraged to spread the word to your networks and anyone interested in sharing meaningful stories. Personal narratives help preserve community history and inspire future storytellers.
ELIGIBILITY
Open to individuals entering either the Youth or Adult division. Participants may submit one entry total.
AWARDS
- A ticket (worth $150) to the award ceremony.
- $5,000 (total $ 20,000) in grants for your future production.
- UCA sponsored trip to Las Vegas.
- First 20 submissions will receive an Asian American Stories T-shirt.
