Do you have a great idea, a smartphone, and a passion for storytelling? The American Bankers Association's Lights, Camera, Save! video contest gives teens the opportunity to turn their creativity into cash prizes while promoting smart money habits.
Create a short video about personal finance, share your message with your peers, and compete for the chance to win up to $10,000!
View National Contest Rules | View Local Contest Rules
American Riviera Bank is proud to sponsor one of the nation's most successful Lights, Camera, Save! programs.
Students sponsored by American Riviera Bank have earned national recognition time and again. In 2026, Central Coast students achieved an extraordinary accomplishment by earning both 1st and 2nd place in the national competition.
Students aged 13 to 18 as of October 1, 2026.
A video of 30 seconds or less that promotes responsible money management.
Your video can focus on:
The goal is simple: create a message that helps other teens make smart financial decisions.
The top American Riviera Bank submission advances to the national competition through the American Bankers Association, giving students an opportunity to compete against entries from across the country.
Our community continues to raise the bar when it comes to creativity and financial education.
2025–2026 National Runner-Up
Ethan Gardiner
2019–2020 National Winner
Michaela Oh
We're incredibly proud of the students who have represented our community on the national stage and inspired others through their creativity and financial knowledge.
Download the Submission Packet.
Read it carefully to avoid disqualification!
Create your video.
Keep it 30 seconds or less and focus on a personal finance topic.
Upload your video to YouTube.
Don't send us a media file – just the YouTube URL!
Submit your completed Submission Packet to [email protected] before the deadline.
Be sure to include your YouTube link and any releases!
Contest Deadline
December 1, 2026
Don't wait until the last minute. Start brainstorming, filming, and editing today!
The most successful videos combine a strong financial message with creativity and originality. Judges evaluate entries based on:
Whether your style is funny, dramatic, animated, or informational, the best videos make personal finance relatable and memorable.
Financial confidence starts early.
At American Riviera Bank, we're committed to helping young people build the knowledge and skills they need to make informed financial decisions throughout their lives. Programs like Lights, Camera, Save! bring financial education to life by encouraging students to learn, create, and share important money lessons with their peers.
By combining financial literacy with creativity, students gain practical knowledge that can help them achieve their goals today and long into the future.
Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, content creator, storyteller, or simply someone with a message to share, this is your chance to make an impact.
View National Contest Rules | View Local Contest Rules
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