Where Creativity Meets Passion
Unleash the Infinite Possibilities of Micro Drama Storytelling!
Your Stage, Your Story!
As we step into March 2025, ToYm’s most creative and impactful initiative officially takes center stage! After the launch of the ToYm Microseries Scriptwriting Competition and the ToYm Shining Star Idol Competition, we’re thrilled to announce the ToYm Best Micro Drama Competition, kicking off today!
This is your chance to shine — a platform for both established industry professionals and aspiring individuals to unleash their creativity and showcase their brilliance in micro drama storytelling.
How to Submit:
Simply email your submission to : contest@thousandsofyearsmedia.com
Submit your complete micro drama by May 27, and you might just become the brightest star in the micro drama scene of 2025!
Participation Criteria
- Submit a complete 10-episode micro drama, with each episode not exceeding 2 minutes. All genres are welcome — originality is key.
- Entries must not contain sensitive or inappropriate content including religion, gender discrimination, or violence. We promote positive values and encourage works that are thought-provoking and emotionally engaging.
- Collaborate with your team to refine a punchy, high-impact micro drama and stand a chance to win attractive cash prizes!
- Let the world witness your creative spark — this stage belongs to those who dare to break boundaries!
Competition Timeline
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Registration Opens: March 28, 2025
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Submission Deadline: May 27, 2025
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Top 7 Finalists Announced: June 10, 2025
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Award Ceremony: June 15, 2025
Prizes
- Grand Prize: RM100,000
- Runner-Up: RM50,000
- Consolation Prizes (5 winners): RM10,000 each
Your Submission Must Include
- Complete 10-episode micro drama, with each episode not exceeding 2 minutes
- Full name & IC number (as per identification document)
- Contact number
- Synopsis
- Poster
- Trailer
- Behind-the-scenes video and photos of the micro drama production process
Micro Drama Specifications
- Video Format :
- Vertical (9:16) format
- Accepted file types: mp4 or mov
- Audio quality: 48 kHz
- Minimum resolution: 1080×1920
- No restrictions on filming equipment (smartphones, cameras, or any relevant devices may be used)
- Subtitles in both Chinese and English are mandatory; additional languages are optional
- Participants are fully responsible for all images and soundtracks used in their submission
Terms & Conditions
- Open to all individuals worldwide
- No age restrictions, but participants under 18 must obtain parental/guardian consent
- All entries must be 100% original. Use of AI-generated content or plagiarism is strictly prohibited
- Only one submission per participant. Multiple entries are not allowed
- Participants retain full copyright ownership of their work
- By submitting, participants grant ToYm the right to use their work for competition-related promotion, review, and display
- If selected for production, ToYm will enter into a formal production agreement with the creator
- Entries containing offensive, plagiarized, or inappropriate content will be disqualified
- ToYm reserves the right to amend the rules, cancel the competition, or change terms at its sole discretion
- Prizes are non-transferable. Cash prizes will be awarded within 30 days of the official announcement of winners