Teledyne Marine has officially opened submissions for its 2026 Global Video Contest, a new initiative designed to highlight the practical application of marine technology in challenging environments.
Expanding upon the framework of its established annual photo contest, this new competition shifts the focus to motion and data. The contest is centered on three core pillars: real missions, real data, and real innovation. It seeks to document how various technologies are deployed across the sectors of ocean science, subsea exploration, and offshore operations.
The contest is free to enter and is open through to 1st August 2026.
William Egan, Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing, Teledyne Marine, commented, “The competition is about bringing real-world applications to life. We’re continually inspired by how our customers use our technologies in challenging environments, and this is an opportunity to share those stories with the wider marine community.”
Participants are encouraged to provide footage that demonstrates the full lifecycle of Teledyne Marine’s hardware and software. This includes the initial setup and testing phases, active in-field operations, and equipment repairs. Specific categories of interest include subsea footage captured via Teledyne Bowtech cameras, AUV and glider deployments, and the integration of sensor data — such as multibeam sonar, single beam, or ADCP data — directly into the video presentation.
Submissions must be cast through the company’s official contest portal before the August deadline. A Teledyne Marine jury will evaluate each entry based on a weighted scoring system. Half of the score will be determined by the visual and technical quality of the production, while the remaining 50 percent will be based on the narrative and the specific content of the mission being shown.
Successful entrants will receive field-ready equipment. Selected top entries are set to be awarded GoPro HERO13 Black action cameras. Furthermore, the winning videos will be distributed across the company’s global media channels, providing contributors with significant visibility among peers and organizations within the international marine technology community.
