DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES IS NOW EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 15, 2024.

FILM

Shoot and edit your 3–5-minute short film that’s aligned with Real to Reel’s theme.

REGISTER

Fill out the online registration form.

SUBMIT

Upload your entries for a chance to win up to P100,000!

SUBMIT ENTRY

What is Real to Reel?

Since 2014, Pioneer has been crafting efforts to connect with the youth through art. For its Platinum Year, it returns with another campaign that taps on the Gen Zs’ potential to capture the future they have always envisioned.

Real to Reel is a Gen Z Short Film Competition that offers students the opportunity to capture their POV on achieving a better future and inspire action on pressing social issues through their filmmaking creativity.

Prizes

The Top 10 entries will receive cash prizes and insurance coverage from Pioneer.

WINNER

₱ 100,000

2ND PLACE
₱ 50,000

3RD PLACE
₱ 30,000

ONLINE FAVORITE*
₱ 10,000

REMAINING FINALISTS
₱ 5,000

*The Online Favorite is the film with the most social media engagement among the Top 10.

Pioneer Youth Campaigns Over The Years

In 2015, Pioneer, one of the top life and non-life insurance companies in the country, and Tanghalang Pilipino, the resident drama club of CCP, worked together to support the 11th Virgin Labfest.

To celebrate its 60th anniversary, Pioneer launched the Stories of Friendship Video Competition, a contest that merged technology with the theme of friendship.

In 2016, FILSCAP, the sole and official music copyright society in the Philippines, together with Pioneer are proud to launch the FILSCAP Campus Caravan, a college songwriting talk that aims to guide aspiring musicians in the different aspects of songwriting. Awards: Silver Anvil for External Consumers, Communities, Special Interest/Advocacy Groups category and Silver Anvil under Youth/Children’s Welfare category in the 53rd Anvil Awards

In 2017, Pioneer Insurance Company, in partnership with TeamManila, launched “Big Heart”, a graphic T-shirt design competition. The contest invited young designers to showcase their interpretations of what it means to have a #BigHeart and its importance.

In 2020, in partnership with Samsung, Pioneer organized “HeART For Tomorrow”, a mobile photography contest that rallied the youth to capture the country’s current realities. Despite covering grim topics, all photos captured hope as a spark that can grow into a fire of lasting change.

MECHANICS

QUALIFICATIONS

This competition is open to all 15 to 24 years old Filipinos, officially enrolled for school year 2024 to 2025 in any school, college or university in the Philippines. Application can be filed by individuals or as a group with a maximum of 5 members. For group entries, there must be a designated official representative.

Employees of Pioneer Group and their relatives up to the 2nd degree of consanguinity, are disqualified from joining.

REGISTRATION AND SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Create a video that demonstrates how one can drive positive change for a brighter future and show practical ways people can contribute to solutions and inspire others to take action.
Your entry should focus on key socio-economic issues such as:
- Poverty
- Education
- Climate Change
- Health and Wellness
- Effective Leadership
Your short film should follow these requirements:

Duration	3-5 minutes
Film type	Live action, animated, or combination
Film Genre	Action, Drama, Comedy, Romance
Format	MP4
Language	English or Tagalog
Resolution	At least 1080p
Frame Rate	25 – 30 fps
Orientation	Landscape and Portrait
File Size	Maximum 300 MB

VIDEO SUBMISSION AND REQUIREMENTS

Interested applicants must submit the following:
1. Student ID (of each member, if group)
2. Proof of enrollment (of each member, if group)
3. Short bio with headshot (of each member, if group)
4. Brief description of your video concept (up to 300 words)
5. Your video file entry (Ensure the video is accessible and downloadable)

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I apply for the Real to Reel Short Film Competition?

Submission of entries will be open on September 16, 2024. You can visit realtoreel.ph to view the mechanics and click SUBMIT ENTRY once you have accomplished the requirements.

Who can apply for the Real to Reel Short Film Competition?

All 15 to 24 years old Filipinos, officially enrolled for school year 2024 to 2025 in any school, college or university in the Philippines.

How many short films can I submit?

You may only submit one (1) short film entry per individual/group. Multiple entries from the same school can be accepted, provided that each entry is submitted by a different individual/group.

What documents should I prepare for submission?

Please prepare the following documents when you submit your entry via the Real to Reel website:

Copy of school ID (of each member, if group)
Proof of enrollment (of each member, if group)
Short bio with headshot (of each member, if group)
Brief description of your video concept (up to 300 words)
Your video file entry (Ensure the video is accessible and downloadable)

What are the accepted film genres?

Film executions can be live action, animated, or combination and the accepted film genres can be comedy, drama, romance and action.

What language/dialect should I use for my film submission?

English or Tagalog.

Is there a time limit on the short film submitted?

The short film submission should strictly be 3 to 5 minutes only.

Should the video entries follow specific dimensions for each orientation?

Yes, please submit two versions of your video with the following dimensions:

Portrait: 1080 x 1920 pixels (9:16 aspect ratio)

Landscape: 1920 x 1080 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio)

Pioneer has been lighting the path forward for Filipinos since 1954. Committed to offering affordable and accessible insurance, it has built itself to be a market leader, consistently ranking annually among the top 3 insurance companies in the Philippines by the Insurance Commission. Its mission is to be the insurer of choice for Filipinos from all walks of life.

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