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Youth Xchange 2027

YXC 2027 is Hawai‘i’s statewide student video competition, giving young storytellers an opportunity to share their creativity, ideas, and perspectives through media.

General Categories

Explore the YXC 2027 contest categories below. Each eligible entry must be submitted in one General Category: Narrative, Mini Doc, PSA/Promo, or News. Students can select the category that best matches the purpose and style of their video.

Resources

Program Updates

Learn about the new YXC structure and divisions for 2027

Coming Soon

Rules & Guidelines

Eligibility, divisions, time limits, originality requirements, and usage permissions.

View Rules

How to Enter & Submit

Follow the step-by-step instructions to prepare your video, review your entry, and submit your files through the YXC Upload Portal.

View Submission Guide

Judging Rubric

What judges look for: message, creativity, storytelling, technical execution, and overall impact.

View Judging Rubric

FAQs

Find quick answers about eligibility, multiple entries, time limits, music rights, AI policies, and video file formats.

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Participation Pack

A classroom-friendly resource that outlines YXC requirements, timelines, and submission steps.