TruthBuzz, a viral fact-checking international contest from International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is looking for ideas that turn fact-checking into engaging, visual and interactive stories that are instantly understandable and shareable.
TruthBuzz a contest which is supported by the Craig Newmark Foundation aims to invent new ways to help verified facts reach the widest possible audience.
It seeks for creative solutions for taking fact-checking beyond long-form explanations and ideas from everyone, not just journalists — that turn fact-checking into engaging, visual and interactive stories that are instantly understandable and shareable.
The application deadline has been extended to July 9, 2017 and interested applicants can submit entry using this link. Entries are welcome in any digital format and in all languages. Applications however, must be filled out in English. Entries will be accepted in all languages, and should be able to serve as a model that others can replicate.
Entries can be submitted, using this link. The entry can take the form of a digital-media creation such as a video, cartoon, graphic, animated GIF, photo, quiz, audio file, game, or something we haven’t even thought of. In addition to submitting an entry, you must submit a short application.
The first-place winner will receive a cash prize of US$10,000. After the contest closes, all the entries will be showcased on a public site where the global truth-telling community can learn from and use these fact-check storytelling strategies. A successful entry to TruthBuzz will refute or clarify a false or misleading report or statement in an engaging, entertaining way that convinces audiences of its veracity and encourages them to share it.
The application should:
- Explain how your project corrects a falsehood
- State which sources are used to determine the facts
- Describe how your project uses innovative techniques to spread the truth quickly
- Include a sample social media post that uses your fact-checking invention
What it Takes to Win:
An international panel of judges will select three winners. Submissions will be evaluated based on the originality of the proposal and its potential to help audiences differentiate fact from fiction and spread the word widely. The top three winners will receive cash prizes of $10,000, $5,000 and $2,500 (USD) respectively.
