Thematic Guidelines:

• Break the Form: Welcome unconventional structure, abstract visuals, hybrid formats, and music videos that do not fit another category.

• Music & Visual Sync: Even the most experimental work should respond to the rhythm, mood, and energy of the track.

• Craft & Technical Execution: Judged on visual storytelling, sync with the music, art direction, editing, and overall polish.

Technical Requirements

• Format: Any aspect ratio is eligible

• Length: Between 1 minute and 10 minutes

• Language: All languages are eligible, however lyrics must be subtitled OR translated in English for judging

• Judging Link: Submitted via a web hosted link that's publicly accessible, not unlisted, private, nor password protected

• Download Link: Must include a download link to the submission

Eligibility

• Submission: Can only be submitted once to a single category

• Tool Awards: By tagging the tools you implemented and providing proof, you will be automatically eligible for additional cash prizes

• Prize Eligibility: Submitter must be over 18 and from a non-sanction country

• Ownership & Permissions: Submission must be the submitters' original work. Contains only Music, IP, Footage, and Likenesses that the submitter has explicit permissions to use.

• Community Standards: Submissions must prioritize human-led storytelling and respectful, authentic representation. We have a strict zero-tolerance policy against discrimination, harassment, and insensitive depictions of protected groups.

• Optional: Share your submission on social media, tag the Chroma Awards and the tools you used, and submit your link for a chance to be featured as our Submission of the Day