Introducing The first ever
X Originals Competition

By Creators HQ 

Join the world’s first of its kind competition worth $500,000

Join the competition that aims to produce exclusive, original, high‑value global content with the most creative and, original concept

Why Join?

$100,000 to Create

Create high-end quality videos with the support of a $100,000 fund

Maximize Your X Audience

Receive massive exposure on X

Global Recognition & Exposure

Top 5 videos  will be premiered on the global stage of 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026

Discovery and Talent Support

Increase your visibility to leading brands

Who is it for?

Talented content creators from across these five categories:

Sports

Travel & Culture

Gaming & Tech

Lifestyle

Philanthropy

Be part of the first ever Global X Originals Competition with Creators HQ and join the competition now! 

Previous X Originals

Previous X Originals

How it Works?

January 9, 2026

Online Application Start Date

February 15, 2026

Online Application End Date

March 2026

Top 5 Shortlist

May 2026

Video Submission Deadline

June 2026

Announcement of Top 3 Winners

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Submission Criteria

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The Concept:
Create a proposal for a 7-20 minutes video concept

02

Timeline:
From Jan 9 to Feb 15, 2026 to
submit

03

Categories:
Sports, Travel & Culture, Gaming & Tech, Lifestyle and Philanthropy

04

Award:
$100,000 for each of the top 5 finalists to produce high quality content

01

The Concept:
Create a proposal for a 7-20 minutes video concept

02

Timeline:
From Jan 9 to Feb 15, 2026 to
submit

03

Categories:
Sports, Travel & Culture, Gaming & Tech, Lifestyle and Philanthropy

04

Award:
$100,000 for each of the top 5 finalists to produce high quality content

Frequently asked questions

The world’s first-of-its-kind competition that aims to produce exclusive, original, high‑value global content on X.  

Participants must submit a creative, original concept for a video between 7 to 20 minutes, ensuring that all submissions comply with X’s community guidelines and Creators HQ’s content standards.

February 15, 2026

June 2026

A jury of experts representing the creative industry will evaluate submissions. More details about the jury will be announced soon.

Sports, Travel & Culture, Gaming & Tech, Lifestyle, and Philanthropy

Applicants must upload and submit their proposal on the official website (https://creatorshq.com/x-originals/)

  • Duration: 7-20 minutes 
  • Theme: Sports, Travel & Culture, Gaming & Tech, Lifestyle, and Philanthropy
  • Language: Any language with English subtitles 
  • Location: If shortlisted, video can be filmed from anywhere

  • Proposal Submissions Open: January 9, 2026
  • Proposal Submissions Close: February 15, 2026
  • Top 5 Shortlist: March 2026
  • Video Submissions Open: April 2026
  • Video Submissions Close: May 2026
  • Announcement of Top 3 Winners: June 2026

Any language with English subtitles 

Participants are responsible for ensuring that all materials, characters, and assets in their films are cleared for use and fully protected before submission.

No, the prize budget is designated for producing a high-quality piece of content and covers travel, accommodation, equipment, and crew provided by Creators HQ