HOUSTON SOCCER STORIES
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Why Houston Soccer Stories - Short Film Contest?
⚽ Celebrate Houston’s diverse soccer culture
👥 Highlight people, communities
& everyday stories
🎬 Empower creators through authentic storytelling & fan engagement
A collaboration between HCAS, SWAMP and T.E.A.M. Houston
Sponsored by YourStoryz and Tradecast Video
The Vision
⚽ Celebrate soccer as a way of life in Houston
👥 Showcase the people, fans & communities that bring the game alive
🎬 Give filmmakers & creators a stage to tell these stories
The Mission
🤝 Connect creators and fans through ongoing engagement & updates
💡 Support storytellers with training, tools & special offers
🎥 Screen the best stories in a public showcase for all to enjoy
Timeline
🚀 Launch: Sept 1, 2025
📩 Deadline: June 5, 2026
⚖️ Judging: June–July 2026
🏆 Winners: July 22, 2026
🎥 Showcase: Late July / Aug 2026
How to Enter
🎞 Final Films via FilmFreeway
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Max 10 min, HD, 16:9
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Multiple entries allowed
📲 Progress Updates via YourStoryz
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BTS, interviews, fan stories
💻 Showcase on Tradecast Video
Judging & Prizes
⚖️ Judging
50% Final Film (storytelling, creativity, authenticity)
50% Community Engagement (updates, fan involvement)
🏆 Prizes
🥇 $1,000 cash price🥈 $500 cash price
🥉 Tradecast + YourStoryz packages
Additional prizes might be added during contest
✨ Plus screenings, features & monthly reels
Rules & Contact
✅ Original work (after Jan 1, 2025)
✅ English or Spanish (with subs)
❌ No tournaments, leagues, teams, player logos, names or trademarks
Detailed rules on FilmFreeway
📧 Questions via: hello@team-houston.com
🌐 Updates via: www.houstonsoccerstories.com
TRAINING + INFO
Creator Training & Info Sessions
Learn how to use Tradecast Video + YourStoryz to power your entries
📅 Dates
Tue Aug 26 – 12:00 PM (noon)
Thu Aug 28 – 10:00 AM
Tue Sep 2 – 10:00 AM
Thu Sep 4 – 12:00 PM (noon)
Tue Sep 9 – 12:00 PM
Thu Sep 11 – 10:00 AM
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