Science Myth Busters Competition

Content & Technical Rules

Duration: Reels must be between 30 to 90 seconds.

Format: MP4 or MOV (Vertical orientation 9:16).

Topic: Pick a common scientific myth and explain the actual science behind it.

Originality: Content must be original. Use of copyrighted music or clips without permission is discouraged. We recommend using royalty-free audio or original voiceovers.

How to Enter

Submit your reel via email to: office.cce@iisc.ac.in
Mandatory Subject Line: Entry-Reel contest (Myth Buster)
Important: Entries without the exact subject line mentioned above will be automatically disqualified.
Please include your Full Name, Contact Number, Address and Institution/Organization in the body of the email.
Please specify your category in your submission email.

Judging Criteria

Entries will be evaluated by a panel based on:

Scientific Accuracy: Is the “Busting” based on factual, peer reviewed science?

Creativity & Engagement: How well is the information presented?

Clarity: Is the explanation easy to understand for a general audience?

Production Quality: Good lighting, clear audio, and effective editing.

Copyrighted Music & Intellectual Property

Royalty-Free Music: We strongly encourage the use of royalty-free music from platforms like the YouTube Audio Library, Pixabay, or BenSound.

Original Audio: Reels featuring original voice overs or your own background scores are highly encouraged and often score higher in the “Creativity” criteria

Indemnity: By submitting, the participant confirms that they have the right to use all elements (audio and visual) in their reel. CCE, IISc will not be responsible for any copyright infringement claims arising from participant entries.

Human-Centric Content: The primary content of the reel (the explanation and debunking of the myth) must be your own work. The reel should reflect your unique voice and understanding of the topic.

Permitted Al Tools: Participants may use Al for technical assistance such as noise reduction, caption generation, or color grading.

Prohibited Al Use: Submitting a reel that is entirely generated by Al (e.g., Al-generated avatars or purely Al-written scripts without personal intervention) is strictly prohibited and will lead to disqualification.

Disclosure Requirement: If you have used Al-powered tools for visual effects or background elements, you must include a brief disclosure in your submission email detailing which tools were used.

Accuracy Check: Al is known to “hallucinate.” If you use Al for research, it is your responsibility to verify all scientific facts through credible sources. Misinformation even if generated by Al-will result in immediate rejection.