Challenge | 1-2 hours
Challenge | 1-2 hours
SRL Shorts are brief, creative videos made by student journalists about the things that matter to them and their communities. Think: personal stories, opinions, unexpected perspectives, everyday moments, or creative takes on a topic.
Usually 1–2 minutes long, SRL Shorts are designed for social media — so keep them clear, compelling, and true to your voice. They can be fun, personal, reflective, informative, or all of the above.
SRL SHORTS do not require pitches; you will submit these via our submission form
Start here. Not sure what story to tell? Try one of these prompts, or use them as a jumping off point for something entirely your own.
Students share the fun, chaotic, and meaningful family, friend, and cultural traditions that make their celebrations theirs.
Students share their everyday moments of gratitude and the small joys that make life feel good amidst the chaos of the world.
What issues are you passionate about? How are you using your First Amendment rights to amplify this issue? Talk to camera or interview a young advocate in your community.
From side hustles to random skills and life lessons, students share what’s teaching them the most outside the classroom.
Share a time when you felt seen by something in pop culture or in media (a movie, book, TV show, song, podcast, video game, comic book, etc.) How did you relate or not? Did it feel like it was an accurate depiction?
A few simple choices can make a big difference. Hear directly from the SRL team about everything from filming vertically and capturing great B-roll to getting clear audio and telling a story that matters to you.
Watch Caroline's quick guide to creating a strong SRL Short.
1-2 hours