Lights, Camera, Save!

By registering for Lights, Camera, Save! you agree to host a contest this fall. Your bank name will appear in the Bank Participation list this summer. If you have questions, please email [email protected].

Teens teaching teens

Lights, Camera, Save! is a chance for teens to educate themselves, and their peers, about building sound financial habits — all while creating eye-catching videos. They can cover topics like identity theft prevention, paying for college, learning about your credit score and more. The only limit is their own imagination!

Register to participate – It’s all free!

Participating in the ABA Foundation’s Lights, Camera, Save! contest just got easier! You can now conveniently sign up for any of our free programs through the shopping cart.

The ABA Foundation provides free customizable resources to registered banks to help you promote your local contest. Cash prizes for winning teens are up for grabs too — at no cost to you. After you register, you’ll receive two emails. The first email will confirm that you are registered for the contest. The second email, usually sent within 24 hours, will provide access to all contest materials – please bookmark that page, as 2026 contest materials will be available late summer.

By clicking the registration button, you affirmatively acknowledge that you are an authorized representative of your financial institution and agree to comply with the Lights, Camera, Save! contest Terms and Conditions.

National winners

Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Lights, Camera, Save! contest winners:

First place: $5,000
Lights, Camera, Save! Press Conference
Lela Ashley
Burke & Herbert Bank
Winchester, KY

Second place: $2,500
Beware of Scams
Jonah Johnston
Centreville Bank
Warwick, RI

Third place: $1,000
Build Your Credit, Build Your Future
Wyland Hofer
AmeriServ Financial
Johnstown, PA

Watch the national winner’s announcement video below!

Contest Eligibility

One Entry Per Bank, Per State
Any bank in the U.S. may submit one video to the ABA Foundation’s national contest. Banks with more than one location or branch in a state may submit only one video in that state. Participating banks operating in multiple states may submit one video from each state.
Age Requirement
Contestants must be between 13 and 18 years of age when the entry period begins.
Submission Requirements
Participating banks may accept video entries via YouTube or another video sharing website. ABA is unable to provide technical support with online submissions.

ABA Foundation’s Role in the Contest

ABA Foundation hosts and judges the national contest, maintains the official rules and serves as banks’ point of contact during local contests.

ABA Foundation covers all cash prizes for national winners.

Looking for entry details?

If you’re a teen, parent or educator visit www.lightscamerasave.com.