How to Win the 3iii International Indian Icon Competition

Tips & Guidance for Participants

Competing in 3iii - International Indian Icon is your chance to showcase your talent on a global platform and take your skills to the next level! Whether you're a singer, dancer, musician, actor, comedian, or performer in any talent category, these expert tips will help you prepare, stand out, and maximize your chances of winning.

1️.  Master Your Talent & Seek Guidance

✅ Attend FREE Monthly Mentoring Sessions – Join 3iii mentors on the 2nd Sunday of every month for free tips and guidance. Lucky and qualified participants may get a direct entry into the semi-finals!
✅ Work with a mentor – Get expert feedback and refine your skills. Onsite semi-finalists will be assigned mentors for FREE guidance.
✅ For personalized coaching, book 1-on-1 paid sessions with 3iii mentors by contacting:
📧 info@INTERNATIONALindianICON.com | Sharan@3iii.us
📲 WhatsApp: +1 510-551-8505 / +91 7065 31625

2️. Stay Organized & Meet Deadlines

📅 Mark Your Calendar – Keep track of competition deadlines by setting reminders. Visit www.3iii.us regularly for updates.
💡 Stay Consistent – Talent alone isn’t enough; hard work, practice, and perseverance are key to success!

3️. Choose the Right Audition Format

🎤 Online Live Zoom Auditions – Available for Singing, Acting, Comedy, Poetry, and other performances that do not require background music.
💃 Online (Video Upload) Auditions – Required for Dance, Musical Instruments, and other performances that need background music.

🚀 For Onsite Competitions:

 

4️. Prepare for the Competition Stages

🔹 Prepare 3 to 4 Performances – You’ll need:
1️   One performance for the Semi-finals
2️   One for the Finale
3️   One for the Grand Finale
4️   One backup performance (Judges may ask for an extra performance)

5️. Perfect Your Audition Video

🎥 Video Upload Guidelines:

6️. Make a Strong Introduction Video

🎬 Your Intro Video (max 2 minutes) should include:
✔️ 3iii ID, Name, Age, City, State, Country, Education
✔️ Your background, family, and unique achievements
✔️ Your mentor or guru’s name & your training experience
✔️ Your aspirations in your field of talent
✔️ A fun fact about your city, state, or country

💡 Pro Tip: Film outdoors or in an attractive location for a professional touch!

7️. Boost Your Visibility with Online Promotion

📢 Promote your performance video on social media to get likes, views, and 5-star ratings!
🔹 Engagement matters! More interaction increases your visibility for talent scouts from Bollywood, Hollywood, and event organizers.
🔹 No voting system – Selection is purely based on the quality of performance.

📲 Follow & Connect with 3iii on Social Media:
👍 Facebook: 3iii Official
🔗 Facebook Group: 3iii Participants Only
🐦 Twitter: @3iiiOfficial
📸 Instagram: @3iii_internationalindianicon
🎥 YouTube: 3iii Official Channel

8️. Song & Performance Selection

🎶 Choosing the Right Song Matters!
✔️ Seek mentor advice on selecting the best song for your talent.
✔️ Custom songs are allowed, but 3iii must be given rights to air them globally.
✔️ 3iii may provide special songs for semifinalists/finalists, and some winners may receive custom songs to perform during the Grand Finale.

9️. Understand the Competition Flow

📍 Levels of the Competition:

📌 Confirmed semifinalists move to Level 3, finalists advance to Level 4, and top 5 contestants reach the Grand Finale (Level 5).

🔟 Final Winning Strategies

🏆 To maximize your chances of winning:
✔️ Practice, practice, practice! The best preparation leads to the best performance.
✔️ Take advantage of mentorship programs – Guidance from industry experts can make all the difference.
✔️ Engage with the 3iii community – Learn from others and showcase your skills.
✔️ Stay confident & enjoy the journey! Winning is great, but the experience, exposure, and learning are priceless.

✨ Are You Ready to Become the Next International Indian Icon? ✨
Sign up now at www.3iii.us and let your talent shine on the world stage! 🚀🎭🎶

Tips to become a Icon

  1. Mark your calendar to attend FREE music session on 2nd Sunday of every month by 3iii mentors for free tips and guidance.
  2. Keep track of all the deadlines with the help of Calendar Reminders. Visit www.3iii.us for updates throughout the competition. 
  3. Remember there’s no substitutes for perseverance and hard work
  4. Just like how an author reads other books to enhance his/her vocabulary and knowledge, you must also view other videos to enhance your skills
  5. Be confident of your abilities and stop worrying about the final result
  6. If you are appearing in a talent show for the first time, use our facility to get a non-competition video judged first
  7. For online (Live Zoom) audition, only dance category participants need to upload their videos
  8. For onsite, make sure you reach on time and are well dressed. All onsite auditions will be shot with multiple HD cameras for production. 

Participants Kit 

 

Registration  

  1. Registration is always open on 3iii website
  2. Anyone can register for FREE on www.3iii.us or www.INTERNATIONALindianICON.com
  3. All participants are registered at Level-1
  4. Update your profile with all the details as all official communication will be done via your registered e-mail ID and registered primary phone number.

 

Audition   

  1. Schedule audition by paying audition fees
  2. you can schedule online audition by uploading your auditon video or can schedule online live audition through zoom (No need of uploading video)

How to showcase your talent

  1. Upload videos demonstrating your talent
  2. All uploaded videos are listed as non-competition videos 
  3. Promote your uploaded videos online to get maximum likes, views, comments and a five star rating 
  4. People searching for talent globally could discover you that way                                 

About Videos 

  1. Participants scheduling online auditions will be required to submit a Competition video
  2. Competition Video needs to be recently shot, and not recorded more than 6 months before the submission date. 
  3. Please make sure there’s no noise or background sound in the video.
  4. Video needs to be shot from your smartphone in HD quality in landscape mode and then uploaded on 3iii App. 
  5. Good quality Videos with 100% green/blue screen background will be edited by the 3iii team to add the 3iii banner in the background. This will enhance the quality of the video for TV production. We highly recommend participants to do this.
  6. If a participant cannot arrange for a green or blue screen background, make sure you shoot the video with an attractive background.  
  7. Video should be shot in a single take. No editing or manipulation of any kind will be allowed. 
  8. You can record video using any HD camcorder or professional camera or your smartphone but with HD quality.   
  9. No effects or VFX shall be added to the video. 
  10. Video should be in MP4 or ProRes (.mov) codec. 
  11. The duration of the video should not exceed 200 seconds  
  12. You can choose to upload the video on YouTube and add its url link in 3iii App or on 3iii.us 

 

Introduction or Intro Video 

  1. Every Participant has to submit an introduction of not more than 3 minutes long. Upload video on youtube and then submit link or upload video not more than 2 minutes.
  2. Introduce yourself and touch upon these aspects: 3iii ID Number, Name, Age, City, State, Country, Education, about yourself, your family
  3. Shoot video outside your home, school,  or city with an attractive background 
  4. Tell something unique about your family, City, State or country which can attract the audience 
  5. Also mention who has been your Guru, for how many years you’ve been learning and what you aspire to become. 

Online Promotion 

  1. Promote your video to get maximum Likes, Vote , a five star rating of your video and comments using social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram by sharing 3iii Participant Individual Page Link. 
  2. Likes are used to list your video at the top of the list. Likes are NOT counted for the 3iii selection process at any level.
  3. Votes are used to promote participants to the next level on popularity basis. Voting will not be used to decide a winner, first or second runner-up at any level. 
  4. Winners, first or second runners-up at each level will be selected on the basis of Gee Panel Judges’ evaluation only.
  5. Comments: Anyone can comment on any video but participants can disable comments for 3iii website visitors on the dashboard if he/she does not want visitors to read his/her comments.
  6. 5 Star Rating: Promote your video on social media to get a five star rating. Five star rating videos will be searched by Bollywood, Hollywood and event organizers globally to provide you a lifetime opportunity. 

 

 3iii Social Media Connect 

  1. Make sure you follow 3iii’s social media channels to stay updated.
  2. Like Facebook 3iii Official Page- https://www.facebook.com/3iii.official/
  3. Join Facebook Group: 3iii Participant Only- https://www.facebook.com/groups/107701556587641/ 
  4. Follow 3iii Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/3iii_internationalindianicon/ 
  5. Subscribe 3iii YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqK6bEP7CuVFqHZ_eVwYT9g

Song Selection 

The choice of song is very critical for every selection. Consult your teacher or mentor about the same.