And that’s a wrap!

Thank you for being part of our journey. As Short & Sharp 2025 takes its final bow, we look back on the unforgettable mobile short films powered by the Galaxy S25 Ultra—each leaving a lasting impact! 

Call the shots

Galaxy S25 Ultra

The story of Short & Sharp

With Galaxy AI on the all-new Galaxy S25 Series, the technical side of shooting is seamlessly handled.
Coupled with tips from top mentors and industry leaders, content creators can truly focus on what matters most:
the art of storytelling and bringing their creative vision to life.

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The top 3 who stole the spotlight

After an incredible journey of creativity, passion, and storytelling, here are our top 3 winners. From concept to execution, they pushed
the boundaries of our theme, 'Our Home, Our Galaxy', impressed the judges, and brought their visions to life with the help of Galaxy S25 Ultra.

1st Place
Tay Xian Yao

Lee Kuan Yew's Perspective of
Our Home, Our Galaxy

1st Place Tay Xian Yao 1st Place Tay Xian Yao

2nd Place
Keyla

Coming Home

2nd Place Keyla 2nd Place Keyla

3rd Place
Raizan Ong

Sometimes, Home is a Person

3rd Place Raizan Ong 3rd Place Raizan Ong

Worthy mentions from our finalists

While our winners delivered exceptional films, the other finalists also showcased remarkable creativity and storytelling,
making their work truly noteworthy!

Bruce Lim

The Nation's Noodle

Bruce Lim Bruce Lim

Deon Chan

Kaya Butter Toast
- Our Home, Our Galaxy

Deon Chan Deon Chan

Nicklaus Low

家, The ABCs of Being Singaporean

Nicklaus Low Nicklaus Low

Puteri Nurul Syakila

A Tapestry of Cultures and Faiths in Singapore

Puteri Nurul Syakila Puteri Nurul Syakila

A closer look at the masterclass experience

Through a series of exclusive sessions, our finalists gained valuable insights from mentors and industry leaders on structuring narratives, creating cliffhangers, and more. Here’s a look inside!

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Meet our judges and mentors

In partnership with Mediacorp, we have assembled a panel of judges and mentors who are industry trailblazers with decades of experience and unmatched filmmaking expertise. From award-winning productions to groundbreaking content creation, they represent the very best of the craft. With their guidance, you’ll gain invaluable insights and practical know-how to supercharge your creative journey.

Loh Woon Woon

Executive Producer, Mediacorp

Since joining Mediacorp in 1999, Loh has won the "Best Director Award" for the drama series "Against the Tide" and has received numerous Star Awards nominations for her work. Her storytelling has captivated over 1.8 million viewers across both TV and digital platforms.

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Jonathan Chia

Senior Producer, Channel NewsAsia

With a decade of experience in live sports broadcasting and creative storytelling, Jonathan is renowned for his award-winning documentary, "Walk the Line", which earned him a Silver Award at the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards, and Best Documentary Series at the Asian Academy Creative Awards.

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Xiong Lingyi

Co-founder, 01 Studio (Wah!Banana)

Co-founder of the YouTube channel Wah!Banana, which boasts over 1 million subscribers, Lingyi brings over a decade of creative expertise paired with a sharp sense of humour. Her dedication to "being more knowledgeable than yesterday" shines through her work, offering audiences both entertainment and actionable insights.

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Short & Sharp 2025 Contest – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is the Short & Sharp 2025 Contest?

    Short & Sharp 2025 is a content creation contest organised by Samsung Electronics Singapore. Participants are invited to showcase their creativity by submitting a short 60-second video aligned with the theme "Supercharge my Now: Finding the extraordinary in everyday Singaporean life", using any mobile phone.

    Samsung reserves the right in its sole discretion at any time and without assigning any reason, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to suspend, terminate or cancel the contest, as appropriate. No person shall be entitled to, and Samsung shall not be liable for, any payment or compensation (whether in cash, credit or kind) whatsoever arising from the foregoing.

  • No, entry is completely free.

  • Who can participate?

    The contest is open to residents of Singapore aged 18 years and above as of 30 January 2025. Participants must provide valid identification (NRIC/Passport) upon request.

  • No, you can participate using any mobile phone.

  • 1. Create a video of up to 60 seconds on the theme "Supercharge my Now: Finding the extraordinary in everyday Singaporean life", using any mobile phone.
    2. Upload the video publicly on YouTube.
    3. Include the hashtags #GalaxyAI and #ShortAndSharpSG in the video description.
    4. Ensure your video remains publicly accessible throughout the contest.

  • No. Each participant can only submit one (1) entry.

  • No. Once submitted, you cannot edit or replace your entry.

  • Your video must be:
    ✅ Original (created by you)
    ✅ Aligned with the theme
    ✅ Free from offensive, defamatory, or illegal content

    Samsung reserves the right to disqualify any entry that violates content guidelines.

  • Yes, Samsung may disqualify participants for:
    ❌ Missing required contest milestones
    ❌ Submitting multiple or fraudulent entries
    ❌ Failing to follow social media posting requirements
    ❌ Violating content guidelines

    Samsung reserves the right to disqualify any entry that violates content guidelines.

  • When does the contest start and end?

    The contest is divided into key milestones:
    • Call for Entries Period: 30 Jan – 23 Feb 2025 (11:59 PM SGT)
    • Finalists Announcement: 23 Feb 2025 onwards
    • Series of exclusive masterclasses for finalists: 1 Mar 2025
    • Final Challenge Submission & Winners’ announcement will be announced in due course

  • Participants are to attend all required milestones at their own expense. Missing a milestone may lead to disqualification. Samsung is not responsible for making logistical arrangements for participants.

  • Samsung will judge entries based on:
    ✅ Creativity
    ✅ Adherence to the theme
    ✅ Overall storytelling impact


    The top 8 participants will be chosen as finalists.

  • Finalists will be invited to attend a series of exclusive masterclasses that will be held on 1 Mar 2025 (for one day only) with our panel of judges and mentors.

    Afterwards, you will be issued a Final Challenge, and must submit your video entry to compete for the top prizes.

  • Attendance is highly recommended and will benefit the assessment of your final submission. If you cannot attend, you may be disqualified.

  • No. Participation is voluntary, and finalists will not be compensated for attending the Masterclasses or other contest activities.

  • How many winners will there be?

    There will be three (3) winners, selected based on the quality of their Final Challenge submission.

  • The top 3 winners will bring home our latest Galaxy devices.

    1st prize
    Galaxy S25 Ultra 512GB and Ring
    (worth $2,546)

    2nd prize
    Galaxy S25 Ultra 512GB and Watch7 40mm
    (worth $2,456)

    3rd prize
    Galaxy S25 Ultra 512GB and Buds3 Pro
    (worth $2,366)

  • No. Prizes are non-exchangeable and non-transferable.