2026 Ocean Content Contest

The ocean connects us all — through culture, sustainability, creativity, and the future we share. If you’re passionate about storytelling, design, environmental awareness, or innovative ideas, the 2026 Ocean Content Contest is your opportunity to make waves on a global stage.

With exciting themes, creative freedom, and generous prize money, this international competition invites creators from around the world to express their vision of the ocean through short-form videos and creative goods ideas.

About the Competition

The 2026 Ocean Content Contest is open to anyone interested in ocean-related creativity and storytelling. Whether you’re a student, designer, creator, environmental advocate, or simply someone inspired by the sea, you can participate.

Contest Categories

Participants may enter one submission per category:

1. Short-form Video Contest
2. Goods Idea Contest (AI tools allowed)

📅 Submission Period: May 6, 2026 – June 19, 2026
🏆 Winner Announcement: June 30, 2026 at 14:00
💰 Total Prize Pool: KRW 5,400,000

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A. Short-form Video Contest 🎥

Create a powerful 40–60 second video sharing your message about the ocean.

Choose One Theme

• “The ocean is ____ to me”
  (Busan, the ocean city I imagine)
• “The future of the ocean as I see it”
  (Stories connecting people, industry, and the future)
• “How I protect the ocean”
  (ESG and sustainable living with the ocean)

Required Submission Materials

• Contest Application Form
• Original short-form video file

📧 Submit via email: w.oceanforum@gmail.com

File Naming Format

Shortform_ThemeNumber_Name

Example:
Shortform_Theme1_HongGildong

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B. Goods Idea Contest 🧩

Have a creative idea that brings the ocean into everyday life? This category encourages innovative product concepts — and yes, AI tools are allowed.

Who Can Participate?

• General public
• University students
• Designers
• Creators
• Individuals or teams

Choose One Theme

Lifestyle Goods

Tumblers, eco bags, apparel, keyrings, and more

Eco-friendly Goods (ESG)

Upcycled products using marine plastics or sustainable materials

Content Goods

Character-based products, illustrations, IP merchandise

Experience-based Goods

DIY kits, educational products, hands-on learning tools

Required Submission Materials

• Contest Application Form
• Design draft (image or PDF)
• Goods Idea Proposal Plan (required for this category)

📧 Submit via email: w.oceanforum@gmail.com

File Naming Format

GoodsIdeaCategory_ThemeNumber_Name

Example:
GoodsIdeaCategory_Theme1_HongGildong

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Why You Should Participate

The ocean is more than a destination — it’s a source of life, inspiration, and innovation. This contest is a chance to:

• Showcase your creativity internationally
• Raise awareness about ocean sustainability
• Build your portfolio with meaningful work
• Explore storytelling, design, and ESG innovation
• Win cash prizes and recognition

Whether you create a heartfelt video or invent an eco-friendly product idea, your voice can inspire others to think differently about our oceans.

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Submission Deadline

⏰ June 19, 2026

Don’t miss your chance to turn your creativity into impact.

Start creating, start imagining, and let your ideas flow like the ocean itself. 

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