Lights, Camera, Save! Video Contest
Magyar bank is participating in the ABA Lights, Camera, Save! video contest — a nationwide competition that empowers teens to get creative while learning about money and financial literacy. Video subjects can include any money management topics from saving, paying for college, identity theft protection, budgeting, investing and more!
If you’re between 13 and 18 and ready to put your creativity to the test, then send a 30-second video to Magyar Bank about ways to be financially responsible, along with your contestant entry form.
How it works
- Students ages 13–18 submit their video and completed contestant submission form electronically to Magyar Bank.
- Magyar Bank will review eligible entries and select one winning video to advance to the ABA Foundation.
- Magyar Bank’s winning video and required paperwork must be submitted to the ABA Foundation by January 5, 2027.
- Videos advancing to the national competition will go head-to-head during Instagram voting January 12–15, 2027 American Bankers Association’s Instagram account.
- National finalists will be announced February 5, 2027.
- National winners will be announced February 25, 2027.
National ABA Foundation Prizes
Students
Grand Prize: $10,000
Second Place: $5,000
Third Place: $2,500
Second Place: $5,000
Third Place: $2,500
Timeline
October 1, 2026
Contest Opens for Student Submissions
November 30, 2026
Magyar Bank’s Submission Deadline
December 2–9, 2026
Magyar Bank’s Internal Judging
January 5, 2027
Magyar Bank Winning Video and Required Paperwork Due to ABA Foundation
January 12–15, 2027
National Instagram Voting
February 5, 2027
National Finalists Announced
February 25, 2027
National Winners Announced
Important Forms & Resources
- Submit Videos here.
- The Student Contest Submission Packet can be found here.
- Additional Information can be found on the Lights, Camera, Save! Video Contest Page.