Lights, Camera, Save! 2026: Teen Videos Compete for $17,500

Make a 30-second video that helps teens make smarter money decisions

The American Bankers Association’s Lights, Camera, Save! competition invites young creators to explain a useful personal-finance idea through a short, original video.

Key details

• Entry window: October 1–December 1, 2026.
• Eligibility: Teens ages 13–18 who submit through a participating local host bank.
• Video length: 30 seconds.
• Entry fee: Free.
• Prizes: Three national cash prizes totaling $17,500, including a $10,000 grand prize.

Suggested topics include saving automatically, budgeting, credit scores, debt, direct deposit, and emergency funds. A participating bank selects a local winner and advances that video to the national competition.

Find the official rules and participating-bank information.

This contest opens October 1, 2026. Confirm the entry window and host-bank requirements before entering.