The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition(hereinafter referred to as “the Association”) is inviting submissions from around the world of videos to be shown on the “EXPO VISION”, the large screens on the stage of the EXPO Arena “Matsuri” at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (hereinafter referred to as “the Expo”).
The aim is to provide a platform for creators to present their works and create an attractive visual experience for visitors to the Expo Arena Lawn by offering a wide range of informational content.
Outline
For more information, please refer to the Submission Guidelines (PDF file: 0.2MB), Specifications Documents (PDF file: 0.1MB), and Submission Documents (zip file: 0.8MB).
1. Project Name:
Call for Video Content for EXPO VISION
2. Submission Criteria
Video content to be shown on the EXPO VISION throughout the Expo period.
(1) Video Content
・Videos should represent or be related to the Expo’s theme, “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.”
・In addition, videos should feature one or more of the following:
( i ) Contribution to the SDGs (environmental measures, human rights, etc.)
(ii ) High-quality art content (traditional performing arts, regional attraction promotion, etc.)
(iii) Japanese and international cultures and subcultures
(iv) Advanced creativity
(v ) Other themes that are in line with the purpose of the screening.
(2) Content Standards
・Videos should be between 15 seconds and 3 minutes in length.
・Dimensions: 16:9 / 1920x1080pix
・MP4 file
(3) Subtitles
English subtitles must be included for Japanese language audio content.
Japanese subtitles must be included for foreign language audio content.
3. Schedule:
Thursday 26 December 2024 – Submissions open
Friday 28 February 2025 – Deadline for questions
Early March 2025 – Announcement of selection and screening results
Submission Procedure
(1) Applicants may be either individuals or organisations and may submit multiple videos.
(2) Distribution of Submission Guidelines and acceptance of submission documents.
A) Submission Guidelines Distribution Period
From Thursday, 26 December 2024 to 17:00 on Friday, 28 February 2025.
B) Method of Distribution
Download from the Association’s website (The documents will not be distributed by post).
C) Acceptance Period
From Thursday, 26 December to 17:00 Friday, 28 February 2025
D) Where to Submit
Compile the four types of material required as set out in (3) into a single zip file and upload it via the following link:
https://expo2025japan.app.box.com/f/79eb51fa2f71410db09e7a6f9777e54d
E) Submission Method
The application form and video content must be submitted in a zip file.
F) Expenses
All costs of the submission shall be borne by the applicant.
(3) Items required when submitting
A) Application Form (PowerPoint file: 1,074KB)
B) Confidentiality Agreement (Word file: 21KB)
C) Pledge of the Ordinance on the Elimination of Organised Crime Groups (Word file: 93KB)
D) Video file (MP4 format)
*Note: The PowerPoint data for (a) and the signed PDF data for (b) and (c) must be prepared and submitted alongside the video file.
(b) and (c) must be signed in both the Japanese and English versions.
(4) Points to Note
A) Return of Submission Documents
Submission documents and video files will not be returned for any reason.
The submission documents shall only be used for the purpose of screening the applicants for this project and shall not be used for any other purpose.
B) Incomplete Submission Documents
Incomplete applications may not be considered.
(5) Screening Methods
A) Screening Method
The selection committee will screen the films and decide which films will be shown on the EXPO VISION.
No questions or objections concerning the details of the screening will be accepted.
B) Result of Screening
The screening results will be communicated individually by email.
(6) Enquiries
Please send any enquiries to:
The Secretariat for Call for Video Content in for EXPO VISION
Email: expo_vision @expo2025.or.jp