About this template
Managing multimedia submissions can quickly become chaotic without a centralized system. This Video and Photo Submission Google Form template provides a clean, professional interface for participants to submit their creative work, whether you are running a photography contest, collecting user-generated content for a marketing campaign, or gathering event footage from attendees.
By using this template, you eliminate the need for scattered emails and broken file links. The form is structured to capture essential participant data alongside their media, ensuring you have the necessary context for every submission. It is designed to be user-friendly, allowing contributors to provide links to cloud-hosted videos or describe their photo entries clearly. Once submitted, all data is automatically organized in a connected Google Sheet, making it easy to review, sort, and manage your entries in one place.
Key features
- Collect participant contact details and media in one organized flow.
- Support for both direct media links and descriptive file references.
- Easy integration with Google Sheets for real-time submission tracking.
- Fully customizable to match your specific contest or project branding.
- Mobile-responsive design ensures submissions work on any device.
Use cases
- Collecting entries for photography or videography contests.
- Gathering user-generated content for social media marketing campaigns.
- Collecting event photos and videos from attendees or vendors.
- Receiving project portfolios from creative applicants.
What this form collects
- Full Name (Short answer)Please enter your legal first and last name.
- Email Address (Short answer)We will use this to contact you regarding your submission.
- Camera or Equipment Used (Short answer)Let us know what gear you used to capture your submission.
- Submission Link (Paragraph)Please paste a link to your file (Google Drive, Dropbox, YouTube, etc.). Ensure the link is set to 'Anyone with the link can view'.
- Description of Submission (Paragraph)Tell us a little bit about the story behind your photo or video.
- Terms and Conditions (Multiple choice)By checking this box, you agree that you own the rights to the media submitted and grant us permission to use it for promotional purposes.
FAQ
Can I collect actual files through this form?
Google Forms allows for file uploads if you are using a Google Workspace account. For standard accounts, we recommend asking participants to provide a link to their file hosted on Google Drive, Dropbox, or other cloud services.
How do I view the submissions?
Every submission is automatically saved to your Google Form. You can click the 'Responses' tab in your form editor or link the form to a Google Sheet for a spreadsheet view of all entries.
Is this template customizable?
Yes. Once you add this template to your Google Drive, you can add, remove, or reorder questions to fit your specific needs.
Can I use this for paid contests?
Absolutely. You can include a section in the form for participants to confirm they have read your contest rules or terms of service before submitting.
Get this form in your Google Drive
Save a copy to your Google Drive with one click (uses 1 credit). Or build from a PDF or description in the app.