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Promoting a culture of resistance and standing firm against oppression, injustice, and authoritarianism has been one of the most important missions of great historical leaders. Throughout history, nations and generations have suffered under exploitative powers but have ultimately achieved freedom through perseverance and resistance.
Today, global awareness of injustice has increased more than ever before, but awareness alone is not enough. Societies bear the responsibility of actively resisting oppression until all forms of injustice are eradicated.
Therefore, we invite educators, creators, and media producers to submit audio-visual works with themes of resistance, designed especially for children and adolescents, so that together we can foster an influential cultural movement.
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Music & Anthem Category
Accepted Formats:
Anthems or music videos (both formats are accepted).
Only works produced specifically for children and adolescents will be considered.
General Evaluation Criteria:
Must possess an effective educational and developmental approach, particularly suitable for young audiences.
Must demonstrate a clear conceptual connection to the culture of resistance, including themes such as struggle, perseverance, sacrifice, patriotism, justice, and defense of values.
Must adhere to technical and artistic standards of quality.
Must avoid slogans or harmful content unsuitable for young audiences.
Note: Only completed and produced works are eligible. Concept proposals or unfinished drafts will not be accepted.
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Animation Category
Accepted Formats:
Feature animations (60–120 minutes)
Mid-length or serial animations (15–35 minutes per episode)
Short animations (under 15 minutes)
Accepted animation styles: anime, 2D, 3D, stop motion, motion graphics, etc.
Accepted genres: comedy, drama, educational, historical, documentary, romance, action, fantasy, adventure, horror, live-action hybrid, etc.
General Evaluation Criteria:
Must have a strong educational orientation, especially tailored to children and adolescents.
Must maintain a clear thematic link with the culture of resistance (struggle, sacrifice, justice, etc.).
Must meet high standards of technical and artistic execution.
Should steer clear of slogans and avoid harmful themes for younger audiences.
Note: Only fully produced animations will be accepted. Drafts or unproduced concepts are not eligible.
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Web Series Category
Accepted Formats:
Episodic web series, released online on social platforms such as YouTube, Netflix, Instagram, websites, TikTok, Facebook Watch, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Vimeo, etc.
May include various formats: animation, hidden camera, documentary, interview, vlog, etc.
Must be multi-episode and designed specifically for children and adolescents. (Series hosted by children or teens are also accepted.)
General Evaluation Criteria:
Must present an educational and developmental approach suitable for younger audiences.
Must embody core values of resistance, such as perseverance, justice-seeking, sacrifice, and moral courage.
Must demonstrate technical and production quality appropriate for its medium.
Must avoid clichés or content potentially harmful to children or teens.
Note: Only completed series are eligible. Unfinished or conceptual works will not be accepted.
If your creation fits these criteria, the Hanzala Prize is waiting for your submission. Join us in shaping a transformative cultural movement.
