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Snips — Big Stories. Short Format.

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    Snips

    Snips

    Snips — Big Stories. Short Format.

    Winners Announced!30 Winners
    $5,000 Total PrizeEnded Aug 27, 202684 Participants
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    2nd Place
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    Winners

    27 more winners
    #5
    $250
    +150 XP
    #6
    $150
    +120 XP
    #7
    $150
    +120 XP
    #8
    $150
    +120 XP
    #10
    $100
    +120 XP
    #11
    $75 Kolbo.ai credits
    +80 XP
    #12
    $75 Kolbo.ai credits
    +80 XP
    #13
    $75 Kolbo.ai credits
    +80 XP
    #14
    $75 Kolbo.ai credits
    +80 XP
    #15
    $75 Kolbo.ai credits
    +80 XP
    #16
    $75 Kolbo.ai credits
    +80 XP
    #17
    $75 Kolbo.ai credits
    +80 XP
    #18
    $75 Kolbo.ai credits
    +80 XP
    #19
    $75 Kolbo.ai credits
    +80 XP
    #20
    $75 Kolbo.ai credits
    +80 XP
    #21
    $75 Kolbo.ai credits
    +50 XP
    #22
    $75 Kolbo.ai credits
    +50 XP
    #23
    $75 Kolbo.ai credits
    +50 XP
    #24
    $75 Kolbo.ai credits
    +50 XP
    #25
    $75 Kolbo.ai credits
    +50 XP
    #26
    $75 Kolbo.ai credits
    +50 XP
    #27
    $75 Kolbo.ai credits
    +50 XP
    #28
    $75 Kolbo.ai credits
    +50 XP
    #29
    $75 Kolbo.ai credits
    +50 XP
    #30
    $75 Kolbo.ai credits
    +50 XP

    Creative criteria

    🎣
    #1

    Hook (first 3 seconds)

    If the viewer drops in 3 seconds — we lost them. The opening is everything.

    💡
    #2

    Concept

    An original, sharp idea with an angle we haven't seen.

    🎬
    #3

    Storytelling & Pacing

    A clear arc — buildup, surprise, or a punch.

    🎯
    #4

    Brief alignment

    Understanding the brand voice, the core message, and the CTA we asked for.

    ✂️
    #5

    Editing & post-production

    Rhythm, tight cuts, music, sound design.

    🎨
    #6

    Visual quality

    Lighting, composition, sharpness, overall aesthetic.

    📝
    #7

    Captions

    Clear, synced, readable even on mute.

    Red Flags — for next time

    Wrong aspect ratio — We asked for 9:16 (vertical) and got 16:9 (landscape). Great videos were disqualified just for this.

    AI tool watermarks — Veo, Runway, Pika, etc. — remove the watermark. It hurts professional credibility.

    No captions — 85% of Reels viewers scroll on mute. Without captions, the message is lost.

    Visual issues — Too dark, digital noise, blur, distorted objects, broken faces.

    Unprofessional editing — Hard cuts, unsynced audio, cheap transitions, mismatched music.

    Ignoring the brief — Ignoring the message, the audience, or the brand's tone of voice.

    Every submission was carefully reviewed. Even if you didn't win — you earned XP, added to your portfolio, and learned what to refine.

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