COWDAY is a snowboarding event series that began in 2015. Some people may have seen the two events: COWDAY STREET, which takes place in Kita-Mido, Osaka in November, and COWDAY SLOPE, an international competition officially recognized by FIS
As part of the COWDAY series, the "COWDAY SNOW CREATIVE FEST" will be held again this year, showcasing photos and videos to promote snowboarding as art
This year's theme is "More impact than virality."
Rather than aiming for viral spread on social media, the focus will be on free and emotionally resonant snowboarding expression.
There are three categories for entries: the basic "Video Category (medium-length and long)" and "Photo Category," plus a new "Short Video Category" that was added this year. This makes it easier for people who feel that the medium-length and long features are too difficult to enter
The submission period is from August 1st to August 31st. Why not enter with your "instant hit" piece of work?
Application details
■Application period:
Friday, August 1, 2025 to Sunday, August 31, 2025
■ Awards Ceremony and Screening:
Scheduled for November 8, 2025 (Saturday)
■Categories:
Video (medium-length and feature-length),
Photography,
Short Video (newly established)
■Total prize money:
600,000 yen
*The following prizes will be awarded to the grand prize winners in each category
: Video category: 400,000 yen
Photography category: 100,000 yen
Short video category: 100,000 yen
■ Judging Process
September: First round of judging for all entries (evaluation by judges)
October: Announcement of entries that passed the first round on the COWDAY official account (live streaming planned)
November 8th (Sat): Screening and awards ceremony to announce the grand prize winner
*Short videos that passed the first round will be streamed from the COWDAY account.
■ Judging Theme:
"More than viral, strike a chord"
Rather than aiming for viral spread on social media, we will evaluate snowboarding expressions that are free and deeply moving.
We look forward to receiving your "striking" works!
For details and application guidelines, please see the COWDAY official page below.
Information
COWDAY
Official Website: https://www.cow-day.jp/snow/
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