Making videos is fun, but if it’s your first time, it’s good to have some help. The aim of this guide is to help you produce a short science or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) video in four simple steps:
ReelLIFE Science
Are You Ready To Take The ReelLIFE SCIENCE Challenge?
ReelLIFE SCIENCE is a video competition for primary and post-primary schools and youth organisations, which encourages young people to engage with science and technology in a creative way, while developing their digital and communications skills. Participants are challenged to research a STEM topic of their choice and communicate it to the public via an entertaining and educational three minute video.
Videos can be made on smartphones, cameras or tablets, in English or Irish and can be live-action or animated. The best videos will win €1000 for their school
Since being launched in 2013, more than 20,000 young people have taken part in over 600 schools in 32 counties. Previous year’s prizewinning videos can be seen at www.youtube.com/
Online application form and lots more information at www.reellifescience.com
How To Enter
When you are finished you can use our online application form to send us your video. You’ll also find some information below on what our judges are looking for and how they will be assessed. Check out our 2013 – 2021 page to see previous years’ videos and even more videos are included in our Video Library, organised by theme for you to enjoy!
The contest is open to young people in Ireland and Northern Ireland representing their Primary School, Secondary School or Youth Organisation.
In these challenging times, we’re challenging young people to share their passion for Science and all things STEM, by making a short video about their favourite science topic.
The contest is open to young people in Ireland and Northern Ireland representing their Primary School, Secondary School or Youth Organisation.
Videos should be between one and three minutes in length, can be live action or animated, in English or Irish.
More information can be found on our How to Enter page.
So, pick up your camera, tablet or smartphone and make an engaging and educational short science video that might just win €1000 for your school or group!
We can’t wait to see your creativity and ingenuity!
