CALLING ALL STORYTELLERS 

Submit Your Short Drama & Win Cash Prizes

We’re looking for stories that hit hard, told fast. If your drama’s got heart, we want to see it.

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HOW TO JOIN

Short Drama Competition Is Now Open

Open to all creators — just bring your A-game and a short drama series that hits the mark.

  • Submission Deadline: 31 October, 2025
  • Evaluation Period: 1 – 30 November, 2025
  • Award Ceremony: To Be Announced

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Create Your Short-Drama Series

Craft a short series made up of multiple episodes. Your total runtime and episode count will depends on the league you choose.

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Choose Your League & Submit

No registration needed. Just submit your entry under the correct league (more on the leagues below) by 18 August 2025.

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Win Cash Prizes & Production Opportunities

Top entries will win cash prizes and standout creators may also be offered exclusive production contracts.

P.S. Don’t forget to follow all the requirements in your submission.

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CHOOSE YOUR PATH

Two Leagues, One Big Opportunity

Whether you’re a student storyteller or a seasoned creative, there’s a space for you. Pick the league that fits your experience and tell your story.

Creative Professionals League

For independent creators, small teams, or production houses ready to go big with bold, fictional storytelling.

  • 1st Place: RM200,000
  • 2nd Place: RM100,000
  • 3rd Place: RM70,000
  • 10 x Consolation Prizes: RM12,000 each
Submission Guidelines

Student Creators League

For students who want to tell stories that reflect their world—fiction or nonfiction, raw or refined.

  • 1st Place: RM100,000
  • 2nd Place: RM50,000
  • 3rd Place: RM30,000
  • 15 x Consolation Prizes: RM5,000 each
Submission Guidelines
BEFORE YOU SUBMIT

Terms and Conditions

Know the Rules. Submit with Confidence.

  • All entries must be original and not previously published or submitted elsewhere.
  • Participants may submit multiple entries within a single category, but may not submit to both categories.
  • Entries must not contain hate speech, discriminatory content, profanity, nudity, pornographic or explicit sexual material, graphic violence, defamatory or libellous statements, or any content deemed illegal or inappropriate. Entries violating any applicable law or deemed inappropriate by Drama Byte will be disqualified.
  • Participants must ensure they have full rights to all visuals, music, and audio used in their submissions, and no visible branding should appear in the content. Any entry that infringes on intellectual property or other rights may be disqualified at the sole discretion of Drama Byte.
  • Participants under 18 must obtain consent from a parent or legal guardian. They are required to complete and submit the official Parent/Guardian Consent Form along with photocopies of both the parent/guardian’s and the participant’s NRIC as part of the contest submission.
  • By submitting an entry, participants grant Drama Byte the right to record, photograph, and use any performance, image, name, or submitted material for promotional, marketing, or archival purposes, including featuring the entry on the Do Drama app.
  • Entries will be judged based on 70% Judges’ Score and 30% Public Views on the Do Drama app during the official evaluation period.
  • Only entries that fully comply with all contest requirements will be eligible for consideration. Incomplete or non-compliant submissions will be automatically disqualified.
  • All winning entries, including consolation prizes, will be exclusive to Do Drama for a period of one (1) year. During this time, the content must not be published, distributed, or made available on any other platform or media outlet. After the one-year exclusivity period, creators may share their content elsewhere, as long as it remains available on Do Drama.
  • Production contracts may be offered to selected creators, including but not limited to prize winners. Evaluation will be based on talent, creativity, and the potential for future collaboration.
  • Prize winners may be required to verify their identity before prizes are awarded.
  • Participants acknowledge that they enter the competition at their own risk. Drama Byte will not be held liable for any injury, loss, or damage arising from participation.
  • Drama Byte reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to amend the contest rules, modify the contest format, or disqualify any submission. This includes the right to make changes to any part of the contest process, timeline, judging criteria, or prizes without prior notice, if deemed necessary.
WHY IT MATTERS

Your Story Could Be the One That Sticks

This isn’t just about prizes—it’s about getting your voice out there, because the right story at the right time can make a real impact.

If your story speaks to someone, it’s already a win.

Submit Entry

*All entries must be submitted by 30th October 2025.

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BONUS FREE SEMINAR

Learn How Great Short Dramas Are Made

Join us live as we explore why short-form storytelling matters, how to create drama series that stick, and what sets them apart from traditional formats.

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Seminar Details:

  • Thursday, 19 June 2025
  • TBC
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Need Help or Have a Question?

Whether you’re stuck on the brief or unsure about submissions, we’re just a message away.
📩 Reach us at support@dodrama.com and let’s make drama happen.