Create video contests

Organize online video contests and invite others to upload videos or movies, or upload your own videos. PollUnit transcodes the uploaded videos into web-optimized formats and makes them available for viewing and rating by your participants.

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A video player for everyone

Our video contest maker allows you to collect creative videos from participants around the world. With our user-friendly interface, you can upload almost any video format, from common formats like MP4 and AVI to more specialized formats like MKV and WebM. Our player automatically creates web-optimized derivatives to ensure that the videos can be played smoothly on all devices, platforms, and bandwidths.

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When creating video contests, we offer a variety of customization options to ensure that your contest meets your individual requirements. This includes not only the possibility to set specific rules for voting, but also the way in which voting can take place.

From simple »like« votes to star ratings to more complex methods like dot-voting – our video voting platform offers a wide range of voting options so that creators can choose the most suitable method for their contest. This flexibility allows for optimal video contest design and the creation of a unique voting experience.

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Explore Video Contest Entries: Compact Playlist vs. Gallery View

In a video contest, you have the option to choose between a compact playlist layout and a gallery view. With the playlist layout, participants can easily navigate through a collection of videos and cast their votes directly within the player. On the other hand, the gallery view showcases videos with large thumbnails, allowing for a visually appealing browsing experience. Whether you prefer the streamlined functionality of the playlist layout or the visual richness of the gallery view, our video platform offers flexibility to suit your preferences and needs.

Video contests in custom design and on your own website

Our platform offers comprehensive options to customize the aesthetics and branding of your video contest. With our user-friendly themes, you can easily create and customize your own designs to ensure that your video contest perfectly matches your brand.

Furthermore, we offer the option to seamlessly embed the entire contest into your own website. This integration allows you to keep your community on your own platform while still utilizing the powerful features of our video contest platform.

Evaluate and export video contest

Data such as ratings, submissions, comments, and many other metrics can be analyzed in the evaluation. We prepare the data and provide various search and filter functions. Diagrams help to better understand the data.

Furthermore, the export function offers the possibility to export the data in various formats for further analysis or other purposes. This makes it easier for organizers to gain valuable insights from the competition and to use the results in a variety of ways, whether it's for selecting winners, improving future events, or reporting on the success of the competition.

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Monetize your video contest

With us, you have the freedom to design your video contest according to your own preferences. This also means that you can decide whether to charge fees for video submissions or collect donations for voting. This flexibility allows you to tailor your event to your needs and goals.

To receive fees or collect donations, you need to link your Stripe account with PollUnit. Find out more in our Donations and entry fees tutorial.

Participate in video contests without registering or installing an app

We offer a straightforward way to submit videos and participate in exciting contests without the need for submitters or voters to register or install special software. Simply upload, participate, and share your creative work with the world – it's that easy!

Create CCPA and GDPR-compliant video contests

Our video contest tool is designed to meet the highest standards of data protection and compliance. Our platform complies with the requirements of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as well as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This means that we carefully protect your personal data and that of your participants and comply with all relevant data protection regulations.

With us, you can rest assured that your privacy is protected while you conduct your video contests with ease and security.

To help you comply with regulations, you can add your own terms of participation and privacy notices. This allows you to inform submitters, for example, about the further processing of submitted videos.

Gather videos using PollUnit as Video Upload Service

You can use a video contest not just for voting, but also as a convenient video upload service. Whether you're collecting videos for a project, event, or simply gathering visual content, our video contest platform allows participants to easily upload their videos. Skip the voting process and focus on gathering stunning visuals with ease.

Create Video Contest:
It's as simple as that

Create and configure your contest
Invite people to submit their videos
Allow participants time to rate the videos
Evaluate your video contest and select the winners

Try it for free now!

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