Debate to Educate is asking youth across the globe to answer one simple question- “If I could tell the world one thing, and everyone would have to believe me, what would I say?”
To answer this question, we ask participants to explore their meaningful, honest and personal thoughts that they wish the world could understand. If you are looking for a chance to be heard, this is it.
The project is global in nature for the purpose of increasing insight, empathy, and understanding. This allows the world to see each other through the experiences of children. It also serves to capture a moment in history from as many angles as possible.
Our prompt, “If I could tell the world one thing, and everyone would have to believe me, what would I say?” is designed to be open ended, and to place youth directly in the center of narrative creation. We want to hear whatever they feel is most important to express.
How to Participate
Entries will be selected from our submissions and made into a feature-length movie, to be screened to a live audience in a San Francisco theater! (estimated screening date in 2025). The film will also be made available for viewing on our Youtube channel and website. The top 3 submissions will receive special honor, acclaim, and spotlight features in our screening.
Video Requirements
All participants must be under the age of 18, and videos must be 3 to 8 minutes in length. We can make accommodations such as anonymity and translation services to increase accessibility, should you request it. Submissions must be made in video form, with the speaker clearly visible and audible. Instructions on how to submit your video will be emailed upon reception of this registration form. Our current deadline for submission is December 31st, 2024.
For questions and inquiries, please email debatetoeducate@gmail.com