A diverse panel of judges will select a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner. There will also be a Viewers Choice Winner. First Prize Winners x2 (Adult & Youth): $5,000 Funding, or a $500 check. Second Prize Winners x2 (Adult & Youth): $2,500 Funding or a $250 check. Third Prize Winners x2 (Adult & Youth): $1,000 Funding or a $100 check. Viewer’s Choice Winner x2 (Adult & Youth): $1000 Funding or a $100 check. Excellence Awards x10: $100 Total $20,000 award Based on the following 10 points system: Inspirational and Uplifting Contents – 3 points Storyline – 3 points Creativity – 2 points Production/Technical Skills – 2 points Prizes will be awarded to the most popular entrance as selected by Viewer’s Choice and the first 30 entries will potentially receive funding for their project. *This funding will be provided by Silicon Valley Community Media. The award ceremony in May, 2nd 2024 at HL Peninsula Restaurant, 136 Ranch Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035. Each contestant will get one complimentary ticket, buy more tickets for your friends and family: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asian-american-stories-award-ceremony-registration-775800559357?aff=oddtdtcreator Join the video contest and share your Asian American Stories by filling out the form on the right side or emailing your video and essay to: Contest@DingDingTV.com . Prizes for Winners $20,000 total. For more information, visit https://www.aastories.org/about

This Video Contest is open to all independent journalists, social media influences, ethnic media, event organizers, and civic organization contestants. Categories of contestants Youth Contestants for ages 12–18 years of age. Adult Contestants for 18 years old and above. Video requirements A video essay of less than one minute horizontal in MP4 or MOV. All contents should be in English and must be original. To be accompanied by a written essay of less than 150 words. The theme should focus on the uplifting and inspirational Asian American stories relating to the annual theme “All Of Us Belong Here.” If background music and other visual, verbal, and sound (reference) material are used from the internet, the contestant must possess copyrights or have explicit permission to use such material(s). Submit your digital presentation by filling out the form on the right side. Submissions are accepted from now until March 15th, 2024. The chosen winners will choose between the following options: Receiving funding to produce media content regarding Asian American Story videos, articles, podcasts, or TV Shows that will air on Ding Ding TV and many other media. Receiving a check. 2023 Theme, What to Tell and How to Tell Stories: America is a country of immigrants. It is our diversity that makes our country great. Every immigrant has an interesting story to tell. All of us have a unique perspective that shapes how we see and relate to America. No matter where we have immigrated from, "All Of Us Belong Here!" A story that tells why and how you, your family, or your friends come to America. A Story of your or someone's journey which is an inspiring source of stories. A story of personal goals that give you, your family, or friends a sense of purpose and fulfillment. Even if someone thinks their life is boring or ordinary, they still have experiences, thoughts, feelings, and dreams that make who they are and that can be shared with others. Whether we are considered “successful” or not, we have lots of stories to share, to teach, to learn, and to inspire. After all, “All Of Us Belong Here” in America Review the video “ All Of Us Belong Right Here ” which is the inspiration for this year's theme. (This is for your reference, Not necessary for you to create a music video)

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As Contestant

Share your story with millions of audiences through the social media.
Engage with acclaimed filmmakers and influential community leaders.
Get a ticket (worth $150) to the award ceremony.
Win the $5000 (total $20,000) grants for your future production.
Win a sponsored trip to Washington, DC. Attend UCA National Conference, and present your video to thousands of audiences.

Watching the judging criteria.

JUDGING CRITERIA
A diverse panel of judges will select a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner. There will also be a Viewers Choice Winner.
- First Prize Winners x2 (Adult & Youth): $5,000 Funding, or a $500 check.
- Second Prize Winners x2 (Adult & Youth): $2,500 Funding or a $250 check.
- Third Prize Winners x2 (Adult & Youth): $1,000 Funding or a $100 check.
- Viewer’s Choice Winner x2 (Adult & Youth): $1000 Funding or a $100 check.
- Excellence Awards x10: $100
Total $20,000 award

Based on the following 10 points system:
- Inspirational and Uplifting Contents – 3 points
- Storyline – 3 points
- Creativity – 2 points
- Production/Technical Skills – 2 points
Prizes will be awarded to the most popular entrance as selected by Viewer’s Choice and the first 30 entries will potentially receive funding for their project.

*This funding will be provided by Silicon Valley Community Media. The award ceremony in May, 2nd 2024 at HL Peninsula Restaurant, 136 Ranch Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035.

Each contestant will get one complimentary ticket, buy more tickets for your friends and family:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asian-american-stories-award-ceremony-registration-775800559357?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join the video contest and share your Asian American Stories by filling out the form on the right side or emailing your video and essay to: Contest@DingDingTV.com.

Prizes for Winners $20,000 total.

For more information, visit https://www.aastories.org/about

HOW TO ENTER
This Video Contest is open to all independent journalists, social media influences, ethnic media, event organizers, and civic organization contestants.

Categories of contestants
- Youth Contestants for ages 12–18 years of age.
- Adult Contestants for 18 years old and above.
Video requirements
- A video essay of less than one minute horizontal in MP4 or MOV.
- All contents should be in English and must be original.
- To be accompanied by a written essay of less than 150 words.
- The theme should focus on the uplifting and inspirational Asian American stories relating to the annual theme “All Of Us Belong Here.”
- If background music and other visual, verbal, and sound (reference) material are used from the internet, the contestant must possess copyrights or have explicit permission to use such material(s).
- Submit your digital presentation by filling out the form on the right side.
- Submissions are accepted from now until March 15th, 2024.
The chosen winners will choose between the following options:
- Receiving funding to produce media content regarding Asian American Story videos, articles, podcasts, or TV Shows that will air on Ding Ding TV and many other media.
- Receiving a check.
2023 Theme, What to Tell and How to Tell Stories:

America is a country of immigrants. It is our diversity that makes our country great. Every immigrant has an interesting story to tell. All of us have a unique perspective that shapes how we see and relate to America. No matter where we have immigrated from, "All Of Us Belong Here!"
- A story that tells why and how you, your family, or your friends come to America.
- A Story of your or someone's journey which is an inspiring source of stories.
- A story of personal goals that give you, your family, or friends a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
- Even if someone thinks their life is boring or ordinary, they still have experiences, thoughts, feelings, and dreams that make who they are and that can be shared with others.
Whether we are considered “successful” or not, we have lots of stories to share, to teach, to learn, and to inspire. After all, “All Of Us Belong Here” in America

Review the video “All Of Us Belong Right Here” which is the inspiration for this year's theme. (This is for your reference, Not necessary for you to create a music video)