2024

Do you love to travel and capture your holiday destinations on video? Have you been to the most beautiful places in Sri Lanka? Then we are looking forward to your videos of unforgettable experiences at your favorite places. Whether it’s a thrilling round trip, breathtaking views of the endless expanses of Sri Lanka — wherever you have been or what you have visited, show us your impressions of the most beautiful destinations / Tourism related category in Sri Lanka.

All travel videos submitted by 14th September 2024 to 14th October 2024, will be viewed by our jury who will select the best video as well as best video for each category

Best Video – Tours & Activities
Best Video – Adventure Travel
Best Video – Unseen Places
Best Video – Eco Tourism
Best Video – Culture & Heritage
Best Video –  Religious Attractions
Best Video – Sights & Landmarks
Best Video – Wanderlust
Best Video – Water Sports
Best Video – Nature & Parks
Best Video – Wellness Tourism,Ayurveda and Hela Medicine
Best Video – Arts & Crafts
Best Video – Sri Lankan hospitality
Best Video – Ceylon Tea
Best Drone Video
Best Culinary Video
Best Video – Coastal and Marine Tourism
Best Video – Creative Tourism
Best Video by a Hospitality Brand
Best Video – Home Stay
Best Video by a Tourism Agency/Operator
Best Video by a Media Company
Best Video by a Tour Guide
Best Travel YouTuber
Best Travel Video Advertisement
Best Travel TikTok Video

You must have filmed your video clip with a Smartphone, Camera, Drone or Video Camera. It should be a minimum of 30 seconds and maximum 10 minutes long. Please do not use any text overlays in the video. If you use music, please let us know the title and composer. And write briefly about which holiday destination / category you have recorded in the video and why it is worth a trip. Please make sure your video is appropriate (ie- no alcohol, drugs or lewd behaviour shown In video). Inappropriate footage will not be allowed and will be deleted.

SUBMISSION PROCESS

STEP 01 : Be sure to check our guidelines and read the terms and conditions before applying.

STEP 02: Be sure to correctly fill out all of the information in the submission form before submitting.

STEP 03: Submit Before The Deadline. Final deadline to apply is 14th October 2024 at 11:59pm GMT(Sri Lanka)

KEY SUBMISSION POINTS

• Must be 18 years or older to apply
• Entrant must be video owner, authorized company representative, or agent
• Video must have been produced on or after January 1, 2021
• Video entries must be uploaded to YouTube, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and its compulsory to include the main “hashtag” – #VISIT2SRILANKA2024 along with the “hashtag” assigned to the relevant category ( For Example : with regards to the category “Best Video – Tours & Activities” , you must use #v2sltoursactivities) and link to video must be submitted
• Video duration must be minimum 30 seconds & maximum 10 minutes
• Entry in the competition is void where prohibited by law

• Be creative! Use titles that are unique to you and your video. Instead of including words like “Dream & Journey” in your title, use something more imaginative and characteristic of your video. This will help you stand out from the crowd and get noticed.
• Produce a high quality video, 4K or HD preferred. If you have a great story to tell but we’re not able to see what’s happening in your video, it won’t get the attention it may deserve.
• Record the best quality sound possible. If you can’t be heard or understood, we won’t know how great your video is! Test the sound before you start filming and periodically throughout.
• Your video should tell a story and be made between 01st January 2021 to 14th October 2024 (yes, we won’t accept any video recorded or produced before 1st January 2021 / using outdated sceneries).
• Stay honest. Cheating during voting will not be tolerated. If you want your friends to vote for you make sure you tell them to visit and vote. The best way to share your video details is through email and social media.
• The maximum time of your video is 10 minutes, but that doesn’t mean your video must be 10 minutes long.

Audio/Music

One of the recurring problems we have with contest entries is the use of copyrighted music. There are several sites that have free music available for your video and you should use something that not only fits your video theme but doesn’t have a copyright.

Free music and sound effects for your video from YouTube

Legal music for your video (links to many sites): creativecommons.org/legalmusicforvideos

• Can i submit videos to more than 1 category ?
  Yes, of course. You can submit to any number of categories as far as the video is relevant to the category.
• I am not too sure which category my video belongs to, Can i get some help ?
  Of course , Give us a call or email us : 2024@visit2srilanka.com during business hours
• Is it Free to enter the competition?
  Definitely ! It’s totally Free to enter the competition.
• How will my video(s) be evaluated?
  A respected panel of jurors, including representatives from relevant stakeholders, tourism industry professionals, and sponsors, will carefully assess the top ten entries with the highest votes in each category to determine the category winners. Out of 10 shortlisted videos per category based on the highest number of votes the Jury will select the category winner. From the pool of 26 category winners, the jury will collectively select the recipient of the Grand Award, epitomizing excellence in tourism video production. Upon registration at www.visit2srilanka.com, visitors gain the opportunity to cast a single vote for any submission or video of their choice. The voting period will commence on 16th October 2024 and conclude on 31st October 2024. Eligibility to vote is unrestricted, welcoming participation from all interested individuals.
• If my video is shortlisted / nominated for a category(s), Can i announce the nomination to my Friends / audience ?
  Yes. Definitely ! Shortlisted Videos / Nominees are encouraged to announce their nomination, as each nominee will have the opportunity to win the Category Award via the audience voting process and if you got the highest number of votes among other shortlisted nominees, you will be able to claim the Grand Award as well !!
• Can i withdraw from the competition ?
  Yes, Certainly ! Send an email to 2024@visit2srilanka.com on or before 16th October 2024 with your name, video URL, and reason (Optional) why you would like to withdraw.
• Can i get some better understanding about what sort of videos qualifies for each category?
  Definitely, YES ! We will be releasing a video explaining what sort of videos we are after under each & every category since we understand there will confusion with our expectations etc. For Example : “Best Video – Creative Tourism” , we basically needs entries / videos highlighting how we can promote Sri Lanka’s tourism in a Creative Manner / Different perspective compared to traditional methods such as Agro Tourism.

• What are the Awards / Prices for the winning Videos ?
  Grand Award – Trophy , Certificate & Cash Price of Rs.1 million + Gift from the sponsor. All category winners will receive a commemorative trophy, Certificate & Cash Price of Rs.100,000 + Gift from the sponsor
• Who is eligible to vote ?
  Individuals who register to vote via the www.visit2srilanka.com can vote.
• When will I be notified if my video is selected for a nomination?
  Nominees will be notified by 02nd November 2024 to 10th November 2024 of their nominations
• When is the voting period begins?
  The voting period will begin on 16th October 2024 to 31st October 2024. Voter eligibility is open to all.
• How many Videos will be selected as winners?
  There is one winner per category. Each nominee will be eligible for the respective category award and category winner will be eligible for the Grand Award.
• What are the prizes for the winning films?
  Go to the Prizes section to see all of the prizes.
• When is the award show?
  The award ceremony will be on 23rd November. Venue will be inform later.