I like taking photos of nature on my iPhone because it helps me capture beautiful moments that don’t last forever.
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My favorite type of art is simple storytelling through short videos. I’m a struggling young person in Canada, and I create small reels to capture beautiful moments from my Iphone in daily life. Even during hard times, I try to find little pieces of happiness and turn them into memories. These videos are my way of telling my life story and staying positive while I keep moving forward.
Where do you find inspiration?I believe in myself and try to stay confident even during the hardest times in life. Creating small reels helps me stay happy because it makes me focus on the good moments, even if they are very simple. When I capture these little memories, it reminds me that life still has beauty, and I’m still moving forward. These small videos give me motivation, peace of mind, and strength to keep going despite the struggles.
What would you do with $25,000?If I win this competition, my first priority will be my parents. I want to support them by covering their living expenses for one year, so they can finally have some comfort and peace. They’ve sacrificed a lot for me, and this would be my way of giving back and making sure they can live happily, even if it’s just for a while.
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