Graphic Novel

Entry Requirements

• The entry must be a fully rendered graphic novel or any literature translated to a compendium of visual digital art.

• It must consist of a minimum of five (5) pages and a maximum of 10 pages for the Elementary Edition, and a minimum of 10 pages and a maximum of 15 pages for the High School Edition, formatted in A4 size and exported in high definition.

• Files to be submitted:

1. Graphic novel – PDF format

2. Synopsis – maximum of 200 words for the Elementary Edition and up to 300 words for the High School Edition, PDF format

This category encourages young storytellers to combine words and illustrations to create fun, meaningful, and creative stories. Through comics, cartoons, manga, and other similar forms, students can explore their imagination, develop their artistic skills, and share stories that can inspire and entertain others.

Online Content Creation

Entry Requirements

• The entry must consist of a series of three (3) short-form videos for the Elementary Edition and five (5) for the High School Edition, each not exceeding one (1) minute, centered on a unifying theme or concept.

• All videos must be uploaded to the participant’s TikTok account using the hashtags: #YoungCreativesChallengeS3, #YC2S3, #YC2S3ElementaryEdition or #YC2S3HighSchoolEdition, and #DTIMalikhaingPinoy. For team entries without a dedicated team account, the videos must be uploaded to one member’s TikTok account.

• Files to be submitted:

1. Detailed summary of the content created (maximum of 200 words for the Elementary Edition and up to 300 words for the High School Edition), including links to videos – PDF format

This category encourages young Filipinos to express their creativity through fun and meaningful online content. It aims to showcase original ideas and talents, while helping students explore digital platforms as a way to connect, share stories, and celebrate Filipino creativity.

Short Story Writing

Entry Requirements

• The entry must be a work of fiction with a word count of 1,000 to 7,500 words for the Elementary Edition, and 1,000 to 10,000 words for the High School Edition.

• Files to be submitted:

1. Short Story – PDF Format

2. Synopsis – maximum of 200 words for the Elementary Edition and up to 300 words for the High School Edition, PDF Format

Short stories are a creative way for young writers to share their ideas, experiences, and imagination. This category encourages students to explore storytelling through characters, settings, and meaningful messages. Even with a limited length, short stories can still be powerful as they show how much can be said using only a few words.

Songwriting

Entry Requirements

• The entry must be an original composition.

• It must not exceed three (3) minutes in length and may be in any musical genre.

• Files to be submitted:

1. Song demo – MP3 format

2. Lyrics – PDF format

3. Brief explanation of the song – maximum of 100 words, PDF format

Music is a fun and creative way to tell stories, share feelings, and connect with others. This category encourages young Filipino learners to explore their musical talents by writing original songs. It also supports the love for Original Pilipino Music (OPM) and aims to discover and inspire the next generation of Filipino songwriters.

Prizes

The following prizes apply to all categories in the YC2 Season 3 Elementary and High School Editions

₱200,000

Second
Place

₱50,000

Third
Place

₱10,000

Fourth to Tenth
Place

₱500,000

Grand
Winner