Are you passionate about the sea?
Do you love telling stories, getting creative with visuals, and capturing life’s special moments on camera? Whether you’re a resident of the Balearic Islands or visiting this summer, we’d love to hear from you.
@Tato Damiani
We’re thrilled to launch the
first-ever sea reels contest for the Balearic Sea.
In collaboration with Cultura Inquieta, MARE SEA REEL celebrates the beauty, energy, and ecological richness of the Balearic Sea.
We invite you to share your vision through short videos (reels) that capture your connection to this unique marine environment. From the clear waters and vibrant biodiversity to the island lifestyle and sense of responsibility we share for protecting it — your story matters.
Why participate?
We don’t know exactly what drives you — but maybe…
you’re a natural storyteller looking for a meaningful platform, or you’re a sea lover who feels most alive by the water and wants to share that joy, or you care deeply about the Balearic Islands and want to express your commitment to their future.
Whatever your reason, your participation can make a real difference:
Your story adds a personal voice to a collective movement for marine conservation.
Your reels can inspire others to engage, create, and care.
Your reels help shine a light on the urgent work being done to protect the Balearic Sea.
And yes, there are prizes!
No registration fees. Just your time, creativity, and love for the sea. You could win cash prizes or a diving/snorkeling experience or gain increased visibility for your work.
Tell your story
Capture it
Edit your reel
Submit it
Let your voice be part of something bigger — for the sea we all share.
MARE SEA REEL – Be real for the sea
Instagram Reel Contest for the Balearic Sea
Connect with the magic of the Balearic Sea, its climate and rich biodiversity, and environmental responsibility to creatively express your vision through powerful reels.
Who can enter
The contest is free and open to all, with a special invitation to:
Young people living in the Balearic Islands
Visitors from around the world
How to enter
You can submit up to 3 reels
Create a reel
- Duration: 15 - 60 seconds
- Format (9:16)
- Original footage (no stock or AI-generated videos)
- Optional: add music, voiceover, text overlay
- Language (optional): Spanish, Catalan, or English
Post it to Instagram
- Follow @marebalear
- Use the hashtag #BeReelForTheSea
- Tag @marebalear and @culturainquieta on the video caption
- Make your Instagram account public until the results are announced
Fill out the entry form
Make sure to include your contact details and links to your reels on Instagram.
You can submit up to 3 reels. Just make sure to fill out one entry form for each reel you submit.
Reels should include
- A visual story or creative scene related to the Balearic Sea, including marine life and biodiversity, sustainability, and environmental responsibility.
- A caption or short description (in Spanish, Catalan, or English) explaining your message - personal and emotional tones are encouraged.
- Optional: Creative sound design or voiceover
Prizes
Blue
€1000
for the best reel selected by our panel of judges
SALT
€200
to each of the 6 finalists selected by our judges
Viral
€400
for the most liked reel on Instagram
Splash
A diving or snorkelling experience with a professional diver in one of the Balearic Islands Marine Protected Areas for the next 4 videos in the top 10 finalists.
The winning reels selected by our judges will have the opportunity to be screened at Balearic Film Festivals.
Key dates
1 August 2025
1 September 2025
at 11:59 pm CEST
30 September 2025
On Cultura Inquieta’s and MARE’s Instagram profiles
Jury & Evaluation criteria
Our independent panel of experts will evaluate submissions based on:
Authenticity
Real stories, not staged or AI-generated.
Creativity
Original and compelling storytelling.
Message
Connection with the Balearic Sea and its protection.
Technical Quality
Technical Quality
MARE SEA REEL Jury
Olivia Mandle
Olivia leads the #DolphinsAreNotForCaptivity campaign with 159,000+ signatures to end dolphinariums in Spain. She invented the Jelly Cleaner to fight microplastics, wrote a bestselling book, hosts a climate TV show, and is an EU Climate Pact Ambassador.
Mar Leza
Mar is a zoologist, researcher, and university lecturer based in the Balearic Islands. She works at the intersection of science and environmental advocacy, specialising in pollinators, and is deeply committed to making scientific knowledge accessible and transformative through education and outreach.
Juan Yuste
Juan is founder and CEO of Cultura Inquieta, a leading Spanish platform for creativity and cultural innovation. He promotes emerging talent and powerful visual storytelling through music, art, and social content, fostering a community that celebrates curiosity, diversity, and bold ideas with impact.
Reel submission rules
- You may submit up to 3 reels.
- Reels must use original footage — AI-generated or stock content is not allowed.
- Format must be vertical (9:16), HD quality, and 15–60 seconds long.
Rights & copyright
- You confirm you are the author and copyright holder of all material.
- You grant Marilles Foundation, MARE and Cultura Inquieta, free licence to use your reel(s) (with attribution) for exhibitions, social media, festivals, and publications.
- You remain the author and may continue using your reels freely.
Responsibility
You are fully responsible for the content you share, including music, images, and people featured. Avoid content that may infringe others’ rights or depict harmful behaviour towards the marine environment.
Data protection
Personal data collected via the Entry Form will only be used to manage the contest and contact winners, in accordance with European data protection laws (GDPR). Your data willnot be shared or sold.
@Manel Robert Lora
Reel entry form
