What is the typical video submission expectation for EI outreach work?

• A. A lengthy documentary-style video around ten minutes with no consent required.
• B. A concise video around 2 minutes that showcases outreach activities, impact, partner voices, and the team's story, with consent secured.
• C. A photo slideshow with no narration.
• D. A live-stream of all team meetings.

Answer: (B)

EI outreach video submissions are expected to be concise and well-focused. A roughly two-minute video works best because it quickly shows what you’re doing in outreach, the impact you’ve had, voices from partners who’ve collaborated with you, and who your team is as a whole. Including consent is essential because you may be featuring students, community members, or partner staff, and you need permission to share their images, voices, or quotes.

Why this works well: the short format respects judges’ time while still delivering a complete story—what you did, why it matters, who you worked with, and the people behind the project. Mentioning impact—whether through metrics, outcomes, or personal stories—helps demonstrate real-world value. Partner voices add credibility and show collaboration beyond your team. Telling the team’s story gives context and motivation, helping judges understand the drive behind the outreach.

Why the other options don’t fit: a lengthy documentary-style video around ten minutes is too long for a quick judge review and can dilute the key messages; plus it often raises more consent issues if not all participants have agreed. A photo slideshow with no narration lacks the narrative and detail needed to convey outreach activities and impact. A live-stream of all team meetings isn’t polished outreach content and can raise privacy concerns; it isn’t designed to showcase the outreach work succinctly.

So the best choice is a short, about-two-minute video that clearly presents outreach actions, impact, partner voices, and the team’s story, with consent secured.