How do I submit my video for the Message in a Bottle (MiaB) Video Competition?

• ​First, upload your video to YouTube, then register your email on our competition site: miab.aeccompetition.​​com and paste your video link from YouTube onto our submission form. Finally, pay the $10 processing fee, and you will receive an email confirmation of entry.

How many videos can I submit to the competition?​

• There is no limit on how many video entries contestants can submit, but the system will only allow one video per email address. There will also be a $10 processing fee for each video submitted.​

What type of video would be good for this competition?​

• Any video that uniquely describes humanity and is no longer than 2 minutes meets our criteria for video submission. The best videos will creatively introduce humanity to an extraterrestrial civilization that will not understand our spoken language.​

Can I use images/videos from other sources to compile my video?​

• Certain amounts of copyrighted material may be allowed in your video if it meets the criteria under fair use: What is Fair Use?​

Can I submit previously created videos authored by myself?​

• As long as your video meets the criteria listed above, you may submit it​.

When is the last day to submit my video?​

• The competition runs until December 31, 2023.​