Video competition

Lights, camera, competition!

Entries to Canon Wanderlust Video Competition have now closed. Find out more about the competition and our 2024 winner below.

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Lights, camera, competition!

THE SHORTLIST

Here are our finalists – well done to the incredibly talented amateur videographers who made it this far. What an incredible achievement!

  • "What's Canary Islands all about?" - Octavian Barbu
    "A Glimpse of Transylvania" - David Bodescu
    "Magia" - David Mitran-Cseydi

  • "Welcome to Iceland" - Adrian Lihet
    "Carrera 4S Joyride" - Cristian Todea
    "YOU" - Jan rifelj

  • "Simplitate" - Cristian Manta
    "Mon Repos: A Nearby Oasis" - Despina Sigourtzidou
    "INDIA_Part two_JAIPUR_The Pink City" - Fillippos Lagos

    • Meet the Canon Wanderlust Video Competition Winner

    "Peru is Amazing", by Andrei - Dan from Romania, captured the judges' attention for its personal story and effortless editing. In just one minute, through the lens of their Canon EOS R6 Mark II, he captured the vibrant essence of Peru, creating a narrative that truly stood out.

    Working as an entrepreneur in construction and agriculture, Andrei - Dan is a newcomer to videography, honing his skills through online self-study and sheer determination. His next ambition is to write a script and shoot a short movie in a more cinematic way. We wish him continuous success in his filmmaking journey!

    "The main thing that keeps me going is how much more I must learn. Videography, filmmaking, cinematography is really just a passion at this point, but seeing my progress is the real reward in my journey."

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    The competition

    Shoot your best commercial video of the location of your choice and seize the chance to shine. Get ready to make every frame count! Submit your masterpiece today and let the world see your vision. Are you up for the challenge? Let's make captivating magic together! #LightsCameraCompetition"

    The competition

    Competition timeline

    • Entries open

      Get ready to make waves with your creativity! Join our video competition now.
      Entries will close on July 12th.

    • Judging

      The judging panel, consisting of Canon specialists and Canon Ambassador Aljoša Rebolj, will evaluate all submissions by July 26th.

    • Winner selection

      The winner will be announced on Canon's communication channels on September 2nd.

    The criteria

    Let your talent shine and join our community of passionate storytellers.

    Here's what we're looking for:

    • creativity: your original take on the location of your choice, be it a country, city, place, or venue, of which you wish to highlight the beauty or charm of to inspire others to explore
    • production: editing, visuals and audio
    • storytelling: how you captivate viewers with your story and the emotional response you'd like to evoke

    Submit your commercial video now, which can be filmed on any device.

    The criteria
    The prize

    The prize

    Elevate your filmmaking journey with our grand prize - a Canon EOS R5C camera! Enter our competition and stand a chance to win this ultimate tool for your creative vision.

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