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Enter the Lights, Camera, Save! Video Contest

You’re one 30-second video away from winning. BIG.

This year’s contest opens October 1, 2025, and runs through November 30, 2025. 

If you’re going to make content, make it count.

Teen creating video Banker sharing resources with student

Here’s how: Enter the free Lights, Camera, Save! contest that runs through your local bank. If you’re between 13-18 years old, use your voice and creativity to influence others to make smarter financial decisions.

Submit a 30-second, self-made video to your host bank. Then they’ll choose a local winner to submit to the national contest for a chance to win one of three cash prizes – worth $17,500 in total!

Ideas for video topics

  • Automatic Savings
  • Budgeting
  • Credit Score
  • Debt
  • Direct Deposit
  • Emergency Fund
  • Fraud/Scams
  • Paying for College
  • Protecting Your Identity
  • Retirement

Put your creativity to the test and enter to win! Three prizes are up for grabs:

  • $2.500
  • $5,000
  • GRAND PRIZE: $10,000

Think you can create the next winning video?

  • Check out the contest rules and click on the link for a list of host banks in your state.
  • View previous winning contest videos. 
  • Don't see a participating bank in your state? Send us an email

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2024-2025 Lights, Camera, Save! National Winners Announcement

Congratulations to the national winners of the 2024-2025 edition of the ABA Foundation Lights, Camera, Save! teen video contest!

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Are you a bank looking to host a contest?

Learn more and register your participation by visiting aba.com/lightscamerasave

ABA Foundation

ABA Foundation, a 501(c)3, provides free programs and resources to help banks support the financial well-being of their customers and communities.