In a major push to discover Malaysia’s next wave of digital storytellers, vivo Malaysia has officially launched the vivo X300 Ultra Youth Creator Awards. Running from 8 June to 15 July 2026 for creators aged 17 to 28, this nationwide short-form video competition challenges young residents to turn everyday routines, travel diaries, and pet adventures into original, cinematic content using their smartphones. Under the campaign message “Born to Create,” vivo aims to empower a rising generation to capture life as it happens and build their own visual identity.
The high-stakes competition rolls out in two fast-paced phases. Aspiring creators have until 21 June 2026 to submit an original video over 1 minute long under one of three relatable themes: Everyday Life, Explore The World, or Pet Diaries. From this initial pool, five elite finalists will be shortlisted and handed vivo’s absolute crown jewel, the flagship vivo X300 Ultra, to shoot a brand-new video for the final round.
At the heart of this movement is vivo’s heavy-hitting mobile imaging duo: the flagship vivo X300 Ultra and the everyday vivo X300 FE. Co-engineered with optics legend ZEISS, the Ultra variant packs a mind-boggling 200MP Portrait Mode ZEISS APO Super Telephoto Lens with Gimbal-Level OIS, full-range 4K 120fps recording, and a dedicated Pro Video Mode. Meanwhile, the lighter X300 FE features a 50MP ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera and Dual-View Stage Video, perfect for capturing raw, split-screen reactions at live concerts. To light the fuse on the competition, vivo even gathered young visionaries for a hands-on workshop on 4 June at JPM Museo, letting them practice tracking shots against a backdrop of over 140 limited-edition supercars.
Fortunately, vivo isn’t just handing out trophies; they are actively investing in long-term careers. Beyond prizes like a new vivo X300 FE, a 3D2N Redang Island getaway, or a vivo Watch GT2, selected winners will be crowned official “vivo Experience Officers,” unlocking 1-Year Exclusive Access to vivo’s devices and brand collaborations. Recognizing that student budgets can be tight, vivo is also dropping a RM150 Student Exclusive Offer on the vivo X300 FE to make flagship-grade filmmaking highly accessible to next-gen talent.
Throwing your hat into the ring is simple, and you can use any smartphone device for the first round. Just post your masterpiece publicly on TikTok, Instagram Reels, Xiaohongshu, or Facebook, ensuring it creatively features a splash of vivo branding without rival watermarks. Tag vivo Malaysia and use the official battle tags: #vivoX300Ultra, #ZEISSCinematics, #BornToCreate, and #X300UltraCreator. The clock is ticking down to 21 June 2026—so pull out your phone, find your angle, and show the world what you were born to create. Full guidelines can be tracked down on vivo Malaysia’s official website.
