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What is WonderLand Program
WonderLand is a Global Creative Filming Initiative Sponsorship Program by Hollyland that supports video creators who push boundaries, tell meaningful stories, and explore new ways of visual expression — through funding, professional gear, and creative sponsorship.
Whether you're an individual or a team, if you're working on a video project — from concept to early production — WonderLand is here to help you go further.
We welcome original perspectives that inspire, provoke, and celebrate the power of stories told through your lens and voice. Let's create freely and share what only you can tell.
How it works?
To embrace different creative styles and themes, WonderLand offers two distinct tracks:
FUN Track
For creators who break conventions and celebrate playful rebellion, turning everyday moments into stories of unexpected joy.
FOCUS Track
For storytellers who defy labels of stories, uncover forces that shape the world without recognition, and document what others miss.
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Student Exclusive Access
We open a dedicated access for student creators so they can compete on a fair stage among fellow students. Here, every project also follows one of the two tracks: the Fun Track or the Focus Track.
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* The Student Access is open for submissions now and will close on 31st December, 2025. Reviews will take place within two weeks after the deadline, and the most promising projects will be announced publicly as sponsored selections.
WonderLand Award Winners
Recognizing outstanding creators of WonderLand — funded, equipped, and inspired to go global.
Tokyo Strides
J.J. Vazquez
An American runner's final bid for glory in Tokyo sparks an unexpected bond with a rising local.
Project Title: Tokyo Strides
Genre: Sports Drama (Focus Track)
Project Lead: J.J. Vazquez
Project Overview:
Tokyo Strides follows an American middle-distance runner at the twilight of her career who travels to Tokyo for one last chance at glory, only to discover a new beginning through a heartfelt bond with a young local athlete. Set against the backdrop of the World Championships, the film explores resilience, connection, and the human spirit, while shedding light on the often-overlooked struggles of female athletes balancing sporting excellence with family responsibilities.
Episode 37
Wu Ye
A young woman enters the world of a time-travel drama, reuniting with her late parents in a dreamlike feast.
Project Title: Episode 37
Genre: Fantasy Film (Fun Track)
Project Lead: Wu Ye
Project Overview:
On a summer afternoon, Ye is dubbing for a time-travel drama when, as if by magic, she is drawn into the scene itself. There she finds her childhood home and reunites with her long-deceased parents, who appear young again as they prepare a surreal banquet. Together they sing, dance, and drink in joy—until they awaken, lost in time. Told from a female perspective, this short film blends reality and illusion to explore family, memory, loss, and rebirth.
Anohi
Lilia Miki
A boy's quiet train ride becomes a journey through grief, memory, and connection.
Project Title: Anohi
Genre: Poetic Short (Focus Track)
Project Lead: Lilia Miki
Project Overview:
Anohi is a poetic short film set on a rural Japanese train, where a fleeting encounter between a teenage boy and an old man reveals themes of grief, legacy, and intergenerational connection. With minimal dialogue and quiet lyricism, the film slows us down in contrast to today's fast-paced digital world, fostering reflection on memory, vulnerability, and overlooked humanity while amplifying underrepresented voices across cultures.
*The first round of selection has ended. Our submission channel remains open, and you can send in your work anytime for the next round of review.
Claim Your Rewards
Prizes are awarded separately for the Main Access and for the Student Exclusive Access.
Main Awards
Student Awards
In addition to monetary support and product sponsorships, selected teams will also receive access to professional resources, technical guidance, production support, and global promotion throughout the project lifecycle. The product packages shown above represent the highest configuration; actual sponsorship packages may vary depending on individual project needs.
Program Timeline
Program Launch
20th May
Submission
20th May – TBD*
First Round of Selection
12th Sept. – 19th Sept.
First Round Winners Announced
25th Sept.
*We're always open for submissions. The next evaluation round begins in 2026. Future submission opportunities for both tracks will be announced based on participation.
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Creative Jury
Vi-Dan Tran
Vi-Dan Tran is a director, cinematographer, and action designer whose work spans some of the most ambitious productions in global cinema. From coordinating fights in Dune and Dune: Part Two, to designing action for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Avengers: Doomsday, and operating the action camera on Masters of the Universe, Vi-Dan's visual language blends precision, movement, and story in every frame. As a member of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team, he brings a director's eye to action design and approaches visual storytelling with a focus on how movement shapes what we see and feel. Like WonderLand, he sees action as more than spectacle—it's a form of storytelling.
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Vi-Dan Tran
Director & Action Designer
Kent Lamm
Kent Lamm is a filmmaker sharing 20 years of indie experience with 250K+ YouTube fans. Best known for his $6K debut film Bad is Bad (7M+ views) and the short Will “The Machine”(screened at 7 Oscar-qualifying festivals with 3M+ views). He specializes in crafting emotionally rich stories with limited resources, combining lean production techniques with festival-level storytelling precision. Beyond filmmaking, Kent Lamm champions creative accessibility through his educational YouTube content, aligning with WonderLand's mission to empower bold, resourceful creators from all backgrounds.
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Kent Lamm
Narrative Filmmaker & Educator
Vahagn Stepanyan
Vahagn Stepanyan is a 44-time award-winning music producer, composer, and arranger whose work transcends genres and borders. With over 600 million streams and a Billboard #1 to his name, he has become a driving force in contemporary jazz fusion, pop, and cinematic music. He has collaborated with GRAMMY®-winning artists and recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra at the iconic Abbey Road Studios. His recent credits include a guest artist appearance on the GRAMMY® Award-winning An Adoption Story and associate production on the GRAMMY®-nominated album Impossible Dream (2025). As a judge for the InterContinental Music Awards, Vahagn champions WonderLand's mission to foster creativity that transcends boundaries and cultures.
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Vahagn Stepanyan
Music Producer · Film/TV Composer · Arranger · Music Director · Keyboardist
Luca Pizzoleo
Luca Pizzoleo is an award-winning independent filmmaker known for blending bold storytelling with viral reach. His short film O.C.D. hit 1M+ YouTube views in two weeks and 20M+ across platforms. From the 70s-inspired crime drama The In the Valley of the Moon to the dark stoner comedy The Tragic Death of a Frenchman, Luca's films span genres but are unified by a creative voice that's unremarkably his. With over 30 awards and 70 nominations from major film festivals, Luca brings a vision for stories that feel personal yet powerfully collective—perfectly aligned with WonderLand's Fun and Focus Tracks.
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Luca Pizzoleo
Independent Filmmaker
The projects will be evaluated based on innovation, feasibility, social impact, and alignment with our brand and the event theme.
You Found the Easter Eggs!
Easter Egg #1
Equipment Sponsorship
Don't fit the themes but need gear support? Apply for Equipment Sponsorship
We'll review and get back to you within 48 hours.
Easter Egg #2
The Wishing Machine
Insert your wish to start the machine.
Upload your dream with text and images. We'll regularly select one wish to make come true and share it with the community.
FAQs
1. What are the requirements for submissions?
Original works only; you must hold legal rights. Copyright will be shared with Hollyland. Additionally, we expect the submissions to meet the requirements of the two tracks and be in the early stages of the project, as we aim to participate more deeply throughout the entire process.
2. Who can apply?
Open to creators, artists, tech developers, and public welfare leaders worldwide. We are specifically looking for filmmakers and production teams with creative shooting projects, as we aim to support those who are working on impactful visual storytelling.
3. How do I submit my project?
Click “Submit Your Project” above to fill out the form and submit files in required format.
4. Can I submit more than one project?
Yes. For the same theme, the latest submission before the deadline counts; different themes count as separate projects.
5. How will I know if my project has been selected?
Hollyland will contact selected applicants via the official email address: wonderland@hollyland.com. If we don't hear from you within 7 days, we will move on to the next candidate.
6. Who reviews that projects, and how does the selection process work?
Projects are reviewed by Hollyland in three stages: preliminary (online screening), semi-final (online pitch), and final (jury voting).



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