Pan-African STM
Cinema Competition

In detail:

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(1)  Create the film(s):

 

Create a new video where you explain some established concept in math, science, or tech.  By ‘science’, we mean physical sciences:  biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, earth science, environmental science, agricultural science, computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning.  Entries in math, statistics, and tech are also welcome.

 

The video should be 6 minutes long or less.  It should be in very clear English.  However, for bonus prize money, you can submit separate replicas of the video in other languages.  Native African languages are especially welcome.

 

There is no limit to the number of films you can submit.  Submit as many as you wish, the more films submitted, the higher your chances of winning.  It is possible to win more than one prize.

 

If you would like to explain a more elaborate concept, you can make a sequence of short videos, each 6 min long or less.

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Working in groups is certainly permitted.  In the event that your group wins a prize, all members will have their names announced as winners.  However, the prize money will be sent to one designated person, and it will be up to you to divide the winnings as you collectively decide.

 

Films can be made on Zoom, Discord, Webex, …, with your phone, or any other method. 

 

 

(2)  Get two experts to approve your videos:

 

Have a minimum of two experts watch your video(s) and have them check them for correctness and clarity.  (Three experts is ideal, but not necessary.)  The experts must (a) hold a PhD in the general topic area of your videos, or (b) they must have a degree in the topic of your videos, and be currently employed in that area.  

 

Have the experts each sign a Referee Form (attached).

 

 

(3)  Create your own Youtube channel, post your video, send us the link.

 

Creating your own Youtube channel is easy!  If you don’t already have a Youtube channel, then here are the instructions:

 

https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1646861?hl=en

 

(  In case you don’t already have a gmail account:  

 https://support.google.com/mail/answer/56256?hl=en    )

 

Once you’ve created your own Youtube channel, upload your video(s).  

 

In the description (or comments) of your video, please display the following sentence:

 

“This film has been submitted to the 2024 PanAfrican STM Cinema Competition.  It has been refereed and approved by Dr …… from ……. University, and by Dr …… from …….. University.”

 

 

Then email 

(+) your name and contact details

(+) the links for your videos 

(+) the signed referee forms 

 

to the email address:        pastmcc2024@gmail.com

 

 

Note:  By submitting your entry to pastmcc2024@gmail.com, You, the Contestant, have affirmatively reviewed, accepted, and agreed to the Terms and Conditions.