For the world’s most creative storytellers, those who chase cinematic perfection, this one’s for you.
Launching November 18, 2025, the Insta360 Vision Awards supported by Leica invites photographers and filmmakers worldwide to share their vision for a chance at a US$80,000+ prize pool.
With equal prizes for both video and photo categories, the competition celebrates storytelling in every form. Partnering with Leica, we’re seeking the pinnacle of creativity and perspective, no matter what camera you use.
Vision Prizes Up for Grabs
Huge prizes await across both categories, with each judged separately to give every creator a fair chance.
Gold (2 winners)
- Leica Q3 Camera
- Insta360 Ultimate Creator Bundle (Includes Ace Pro 2 Videography Bundle Limited Edition, X5 Essentials Bundle, GO Ultra Creator Bundle, Flow 2 Pro Creator Bundle, Link 2 Standard Bundle, plus an exciting bonus! More on that later...)
- US$4,000 cash
Silver (4 winners)
- Insta360 Creator Bundle (Includes Ace Pro 2 Videography Bundle Limited Edition, X5 Essentials Bundle, GO Ultra Creator Bundle, Flow 2 Pro Creator Bundle, Link 2 Standard Bundle)
- US$3,000 cash
Bronze (6 winners)
- Ace Pro 2 Videography Bundle Limited Edition
- US$2,500 cash
Entry Award (20 winners)
- US$500 cash each
Highlight Awards
As the contest rolls on through the new year, we'll have Vision Highlights to award for entries that impress our judges. That's a total of 10 cameras for entries that wow us, not bad!
Video Highlight (5 winners)
- Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Arctic White Limited Edition
Photo Highlight (5 winners)
- Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Arctic White Limited Edition
How to Enter
There are three simple ways to submit your work:
Social (All creators) Share your work on Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok using #Insta360LeicaAwards, and tag @insta360 (Instagram & YouTube) or @insta360_official (TikTok).
Web (Insta360 users) Submit your work directly through the contest website.
App (Insta360 users) Post your entry in the Insta360 app Community:
- Open the Insta360 app
- Tap Post
- Add the hashtag #Insta360LeicaAwards
- Publish your post!
Timeline
The contest begins on November 18, 2025. The Video Highlight Awards will be announced on January 10, 2026, followed by the Photo Highlight Awards on February 10, 2026.
All submissions must be received by the deadline on February 28, 2026. Grand Prize winners will be announced on March 10, 2026.
Submission Guidelines
- Use any device, any brand
- Ensure you own all rights to your content
- Shoot in the highest resolution possible
- Keep your original files available for verification
Ready to Create?
Show the world your vision. Channel your creativity and unleash it across photo or video, no matter what gear you use. Join the Insta360 Vision Awards and show us what you can do.
For more information, check out our Vision Awards page here.
Keen to keep up to date on Insta360 stories? Keep an eye on our blog and sign up for our mailing list. Got a story to share? Email yours to communitystories@insta360.com and win up to US$50.












































