MK Student Short Video Competition: “Speak Up for Community Solar”

📣 Calling MK 13 - 19 year-olds!

A Video Competition Giving A Voice to Young Changemakers in Milton Keynes

Take on the challenge

GET CREATIVE

Are you a 13 - 19 year old who is passionate about the planet? Got something to say about renewable energy? Want your voice to help launch a real solar energy campaign in Milton Keynes?

🎬 Make a video...

This summer, Milton Keynes Community Energy (MKCE) is inviting YOU to Speak Up for Community Solar — a creative video competition where your ideas, your voice, and your story could help power the future of Milton Keynes.

Make a difference.

Use your creativity to produce a short video (up to 2 minutes) showing why solar energy — especially community-owned — matters to you, your school, and your future.

Over £300 in prizes to be won!

Win a prize & get published

🏆 A DJI OSMO Handheld pro camera
Create pro-level videos with this smart, handheld gimbal camera.
🎬 1-Day Videography Work Experience with a pro
Shadow a top MK filmmaker and boost your creative career.
💸 £50 cash prize for our top runner-up
Cash for you to spend on rewarding yourself with whatever you like.
Radcliffe School classroom solar workshop

Create a 2-minute short video

What we're looking for

Your video should answer this question:

🌞 Why is renewable energy, and community-owned solar, important to you?

Surprise us. Make us laugh. Move us. Tell a story that only YOU can tell.

Be ready for more info - COMING SOON!

Why you should enter

Your video could become the new face of MK Community Energy

This is your chance to win over £300 worth of amazing prizes!

Your video will be part of a movement creating a greener MK

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Final videos must be submitted by 30 September 2025

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DOWNLOAD A POSTER TO SHARE

Download our competition poster here

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