Organizer: TrueLight Film Education
Partner：Umistrong
Theme：City of Hope
Our lives have changed dramatically in 2020, and will likely continue to change. There have
been interruptions, sorrows, worries and conflict. But despite this, we have also felt moments
of warmth, connection, encouragement and hope.
On the one hand, we are trying hard to keep our old lives intact while on the other, we have
new norms to adapt to. Such collisions are interesting – they show us how we must be
persistent and never give up, and how adapting and evolving are the keys to our survival,
proving that we have the ability to encounter any crisis.
As 2020 comes to a close, we would like to invite you to express how you feel and what you
have experienced this unforgettable year through your camera lens.
Your photos may bring courage and warmth to others, especially other youths just like you.
Let’s say “good bye” to 2020 with incredible images that help bridge the gap between new
and old, stranger and friend. Show us your stories through the lens!
Entry requirements:
This Contest is open to the children and youth residents of Singapore ONLY. There
are two contest sections:
- Junior contest: 6-12 years old
- Senior contest: 13-18 years old
Please choose the appropriate age group when you submit your work.
Submitting your work by clicking Read more or on the website:
https://truelight-film.com/en/youthphotography-contest-2020/
There is no Entry Fee for this contest.
Contest Schedule:
- Submit your images between 25th November – 20th December 2020. The
deadline for this photography competition is on 20 December 2020 11:59pm. - Stay tuned at our website or follow our Instagram ( on 12月26日for the Winners
Announcement - Offline Photography Exhibition to be held in Suntec City Umistrong art gallery
(date and further details to be announced)
Rules for Submissions:
- The submitted work must be completed independently by the youth from
6-18year old. They should not be assisted by adults in any way.
Plagiarism is strictly not allowed. Once found out your application will be
removed. - All the photos should be taken in the year 2020.
- Each candidate may submit 1- 3 photos. Each photo must have a title and
accompanied by a description of the photo. The description must answer
these questions:
- Why did you take this photo?
- How do you feel?
- What do you hope?
Contest Awards：
1. 6 Jury Awards: The Jury panel will select top 3 photos from each year group.
The winners will receive:
- A free gift from Umistrong art gallery
- A free creative photography or filmmaking workshop provided by TrueLight Film
Education (valid through 2021) valued at 200 SGD. - Personalized feedback on your submission from the jury
2. 10 Most Popular Award voted by the internet viewers. (5 photos from each year
group)
All winners will receive:
- A certificate of the award
- Exhibition of the work in the art gallery where you can meet your audience.
- A TrueLight Club annual membership card for discounts on all TrueLight Film and
photography courses
Online Voting rules:
1) The voting system is open to public. Anyone can vote for their favorite photos
through the website https://truelight-film.com/youth-photography-contest2020-submission/ by clicking the star button.
2) Each picture will only allow to be voted once from one IP address.
3) You may vote for as many photos as you like. We will choose the work from highest
voting numbers to print out and exhibit.
Terms and conditions:
● By submitting the entries, all participants are deemed to fully understand and
accept the Competition rules and regulations and the Terms and Conditions set out
herein.
● Should any dispute arise in connection with the Competition or these Terms and
Conditions, the decision of the Organiser TrueLight Film Education shall be final.
● Without prejudice to any other provision of these Terms and Conditions, the
Organisers reserve the right to disqualify any entrant for failure to abide by any of the
Terms and Conditions set out herein, or for submitting false, inaccurate or incomplete
information, or for any other reasonable cause, at the Organisers’ sole discretion,
without first informing the entrant and without being liable in any way whatsoever for
any loss, expense, cost, damages or otherwise suffered or incurred from such
disqualification.
● All entries will share the copyright with TrueLight Film Education, and TrueLight
Film Education has the right to use, modify, display the work, and use the work for
commercial and public welfare activities with the consent of the original creator.
About the Jury:
Deanna Ng | Independent Photographer / Arts
educator
Deanna is interested in documenting fragments of memory found in
a rapidly changing urban landscape that she calls home – Singapore.
She has exhibited extensively in Turkey, Japan, Iceland and
Singapore. She was selected as one of Asia’s emerging talents and
profiled on Nikon’s Through Asian Eyes” in 2011. In 2015, she was
selected as one of 60 Singapore contemporary artists in the book
“Singapore Eye – Contemporary Singapore Art”. Her portfolio can be viewed online at
http:// www.deannang.com
Ada Zhang Xian | Photographer / Founder of
A.D.A Productions
Ada excels in telling moving stories of ordinary people and
families through photography and by gathering their memories
of past events through interviews. These narratives are then
published as artworks, books and photography exhibitions to
inspire the expression of love and the power of aspirations.
A.D.A. Productions is made up of a team of passionate,
talented, inspired and strong-willed individuals who publish
charity art albums in Singapore and Taiwan surrounding the themes of dreams and
exploration.
Boon Keong | photographer
Boon Keong was a hobbyist photographer, shooting every
weekend, until he answered a Today ad in 2005 and began
his professional career as a photojournalist. Over the years,
he has covered assignments both locally and regionally,
including the Little India riot, General elections in Singapore
and Malaysia, forest fires in Sumatra and anti-government
protests in Hong Kong. His scope has since also expanded to
curating visual content and producing videos.
Hexin Zhang | Contest Sponsor / Filmmaker / Founder of
TrueLight Film Education
Hexin Zhang obtained her BA documentary filmmaking and
MA film directing in UK. She used to work for BBC and CCTV
documentary channel as a documentary program director.
Her works are mostly focus on telling personal stories,
exploring the differences and similarities in culture and
humanity. Since 2014, Ms. Zhang established the TrueLight
to put media literacy education into practice. She believes that
filmmaking is a great way to engage the young generation and inspire them to express
themselves, explore the world. In return to make the world a better place by making great
media content.
Submitting your work by clicking Read more.
