The MPK Creative Hackathon video competition has officially concluded its entire series of events. This event served as a platform for students and young talents from various regions in Indonesia to explore innovative ideas and translate them into inspiring cinematic video works.
In this competition, participants were challenged to convey profound messages through a blend of videography techniques, strong storytelling, and the utilization of digital creative media technology.
Based on the jury's assessment, First Place was awarded to the video titled “Re – Connect”, produced by the SMP Kristen Immanuel Pontianak Production team from Kalimantan Barat. Meanwhile, Second Place was secured by the K.O.P.I team from Pematang Siantar, Sumatera Utara, with their video “Open Your Eyes”, followed by the 4SAINTJOHN team from Jakarta in Third Place with their work titled “Faith over Fear”.
List of Main Winners & MPK Honorable Mention
In addition to the top three winners, the organizing committee also selected five video works that received the MPK Honorable Mention award for their creativity and visual production quality:
| Rank | Video Title | Team / Participant | Origin Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | Re – Connect | SMP Kristen Immanuel Pontianak Production | Kalimantan Barat |
| 2nd Place | Open Your Eyes | K.O.P.I | Sumatera Utara |
| 3rd Place | Faith over Fear | 4SAINTJOHN | DKI Jakarta |
| Honorable #4 | David 2180 | SMPK 4 Penabur | DKI Jakarta |
| Honorable #5 | Punarjanma | SMAK Kasih Karunia | Kupang, NTT |
| Honorable #6 | GOOD ENOUGH | Vainliv | Jawa Barat |
| Honorable #7 | Ikan Terbang | Eko Saputra Poceratu | Kep. Tanimbar, Maluku |
| Honorable #8 | Di balik diam, aku bertahan | threloreta12 | Bali |
Winner Awards & Appreciation (MPK Awards)
As a form of appreciation for the dedication and visual works produced, the committee provided development funds, trophies, and official certificates to all winners, with the award details as follows:
- 1st Place: Cash Prize Rp 5,000,000 + Trophy + Certificate
- 2nd Place: Cash Prize Rp 3,000,000 + Trophy + Certificate
- 3rd Place: Cash Prize Rp 2,000,000 + Trophy + Certificate
- Honorable Mention (5 Best Works): Cash Prize Rp 1,000,000 / winner + Certificate
The enthusiasm of participants from various corners of the country—from Sumatra, Jawa, Kalimantan, Bali, Nusa Tenggara Timur, to Kepulauan Maluku—demonstrates the rapid development of youth potential in cinematography and digital media.
Through this event, it is hoped that participants will continue to be motivated to hone their skills in creating meaningful, educational video works and capable of making a positive impact on the development of the digital creative industry in the country.