Young Malaysians aged 17 to 28 are invited to turn everyday moments, travel stories, and pet adventures into original short-form videos
Kuala Lumpur, 8 June 2026 – vivo Malaysia today officially opens submissions for the vivo X300 Ultra Youth Creator Awards, a nationwide short-form video competition created to empower young Malaysians to share their stories through smartphone imaging and content creation.
Open to Malaysian residents aged 17 to 28, the competition invites participants to submit original short-form video content from 8 to 21 June 2026, choosing from one of three creative themes: Everyday Life, Explore The World, and Pet Diaries. The campaign will run from 8 June to 15 July 2026 in two stages. The first stage, from 8 to 21 June, will serve as the open submission round, where participants will submit their original short-form videos. Five outstanding entries will then be shortlisted for the final round, where the selected creators will be given the vivo X300 Ultra to produce a brand-new video from 29 June to 15 July, before the final winners are announced. Selected winners will receive vivo products, travel experiences, and the opportunity to continue their creator journey with 1‑Year Exclusive Access to vivo devices.
Built around the campaign message “Born to Create”, the vivo X300 Ultra Youth Creator Awards reflects vivo’s belief that every person, place, and fleeting moment holds a story worth telling. As short-form video becomes one of the most natural ways for young people to express themselves, smartphones have become more than communication devices. They are now creative tools that allow a new generation to capture life as it happens, share personal perspectives, and build their own visual identity.
Through this competition, vivo Malaysia aims to provide young creators with more than just a contest platform. It is an opportunity for them to be seen, encouraged, and connected through content that feels genuine, personal, and human. Whether capturing a quiet daily moment, a new travel discovery, a pet’s personality, or the energy of a live performance, young creators can begin with the device in their hands.
Creative Tools for Every Kind of Young Creator
Supporting the competition are the vivo X300 Ultra and vivo X300 FE, two imaging-driven smartphones designed to help young creators capture content across different creative scenarios.
For serious young creators who want to explore more cinematic content creation, the vivo X300 Ultra brings flagship-grade ZEISS imaging, telephoto precision, and professional video capabilities into a mobile form. Equipped with ZEISS Triple Prime Lenses, a 200MP 85mm Portrait Mode ZEISS APO Super Telephoto Lens with 3° Gimbal-Level OIS Stabilisation, full-range 4K 120fps recording, 10-bit Log video, and the all-new Pro Video Mode, the X300 Ultra gives creators more control over how they frame, capture, and shape their stories. From travel films and lifestyle videos to stage performances and cinematic short-form content, the device is built to support creators who want to push their visual storytelling further.
Meanwhile, the vivo X300 FE is designed for everyday creators who want accessible flagship imaging in a lighter and easier-to-use device. With its 50MP ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera, AI Stage Mode, and Dual-View Stage Video, the X300 FE helps users capture distant details, clearer stage moments, and authentic reactions across everyday life, campus activities, travel, concerts, and social content. It is also compatible with the vivo ZEISS 200mm Telephoto Extender Gen 2, allowing creators to explore richer telephoto perspectives from afar.
Together, the X300 Ultra and X300 FE reflect the campaign’s core belief that creation does not have to wait for professional equipment. Instead, the right smartphone can help young creators capture steadier concert footage, richer low-light moments, vivid travel memories, sharper everyday stories, and content that feels true to their own perspective.
Born to Create Workshop Kicks Off Youth Creator Movement
Ahead of the submission period, vivo Malaysia hosted the “Born to Create” Workshop on 4 June 2026, an immersive hands-on creator event developed in partnership with JPM Museo and FoneRewards.
Held at JPM Museo, the workshop brought aspiring young creators together for a full day of smartphone imaging, cinematic short-video production, portrait shooting, and creator networking. The venue featured over 140 limited-edition supercars and classic vintage collectibles, offering participants a visually rich environment to practise content creation and discover new storytelling angles.
Throughout the workshop, participants experienced the vivo X300 Ultra and vivo X300 FE across different real-world content scenarios, from dynamic subject capture and portrait framing to stage-style shooting, telephoto storytelling, and social-first video creation. The session served as a campaign kickoff, reinforcing vivo’s commitment to nurturing a youth creator ecosystem through hands-on learning, exchange, and creative exploration.
Competition Themes and Submission Details
From 8 to 21 June 2026, participants are invited to submit original short-form video content under one of the following themes:
Everyday Life
- Capture meaningful, relatable, or visually interesting moments from daily life, campus life, friendships, routines, or personal experiences.
Explore The World
- Share travel stories, city discoveries, outdoor moments, cultural experiences, or hidden perspectives from the world around you.
Pet Diaries
- Showcase the personality, movement, emotions, or everyday adventures of pets through creative short-form storytelling.
Participants must post their entries on their own public social media accounts on TikTok, Instagram Reels, Xiaohongshu, or Facebook, tag vivo Malaysia and include the official campaign hashtag.
Hashtag: #vivoX300Ultra #ZEISSCinematics #BornToCreate #X300UltraCreator
Competition Prizes and Creator Recognition
Beyond prizes, all winners will receive the vivo Experience Officer qualification, granting them access to future smartphone imaging experiences, content creation programmes, and brand collaboration opportunities.
Prizes include:
● Grand Prize: vivo X300 FE + 1-year vivo Experience Officer membership
● 2nd Prize: Redang Island Tour Package, 3D2N for 2 pax + 1 YEAR Exclusive Access to vivo’s Devices
● 3rd Prize: vivo Watch GT2 + 1 YEAR Exclusive Access to vivo’s Devices
● Best Campus Creator Awards, 3 winners: vivo TWS 3e + 1 YEAR Exclusive Access to vivo’s Devices
The Grand Prize, featuring the vivo X300 FE, reflects the competition’s vision of supporting young creators beyond a single campaign, giving them a tool to continue capturing, creating, and sharing their stories.
Student Exclusive Offer
To further support students and aspiring young creators, vivo Malaysia is also introducing a RM150 Student Exclusive Offer for the vivo X300 FE. The offer is designed to make mobile imaging and content creation more accessible for young users who are ready to begin their creator journey.
With submissions now open, the vivo X300 Ultra Youth Creator Awards invites young Malaysians to turn the moments around them into stories worth sharing, whether through everyday life, travel discoveries, pet moments, or live experiences. Through the campaign, vivo Malaysia continues to support the next generation of creators with imaging tools, hands-on creator experiences, and long-term opportunities that encourage them to create with greater confidence, clarity, and personal style.
For more information, visit the official website and follow vivo Malaysia on social media:
Official Website: https://www.vivo.com/my
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vivoMalaysia/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivo_malaysia/
