Telkom gaming content creator competition announced

Calling all gaming content creators. Telkom wants you to submit your work for a chance to win R100 000 and produce your own series.

The #OpenUpTheGames competition runs until April 30. The aim of the competition is to create a lifestyle program focused on gaming.

Wanda Mkhize, Telkom’s Executive for Smart Home & Content said: “Following the success of the #OpenUpTheIndustry content creation competition, we wanted to open up another industry of interest to our customers – gaming, in addition to other future segments to be disclosed in due time that are in line with our content strategy.”

How to enter Telkom #OpenUpTheGames gaming creator competition

The competition is open to content creators 18 years of and older

To enter, creators can submit up to three pieces of content related to gaming.

Each piece must be 5-10 minutes long and made up of artwork, accompanying MP4 files, and a completed competition form.

“This time we are looking for unique and compelling content that appeals to gamers and focuses on drama around either following the lives of gamers, covers gaming technology and/or profiles top players,” Mkhize explained.

The contestants stand a chance of winning one of three R100 000 prizes.

The prizes are a cash injection to produce a full season of the winning submissions.

In addition, Telkom will showcase these submissions on an upcoming gaming channel on Telkom’s video and audio streaming service, TelkomONE.

To enter the Telkom #OpenUpTheGames competition, go to www.create.telkomone.tv

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