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Concerned about the massive cuts to public education? Tell us about it.

Gov. Corbett and the state legislature recently passed a budget containing nearly $1 BILLION in cuts to our public schools!  This is already having a negative impact on students and communities throughout the state.  We need to tell our (or the) story of how these cuts are hurting our communities and why public education is so critical to the success of the entire state.  Education Voters Institute of Pennsylvania (EVI) is conducting a video project to highlight both the impact of cuts to critical programs that serve kids, and the importance of education to our communities and our economy. Tell us about how a program has affected you, or what the schools are like in your community, or who was the first person in your family to go to college.  It can be a video short, or just a personal story told directed into the camera.  Across Pennsylvania, students, parents, community leaders are speaking up about how we are affected by these choices.

What happened with this year’s budget was a travesty, and it didn’t need to happen.  If we’re going to overcome the same obstacles next year we need make our voices heard and start laying the groundwork for change NOW!

What should your video be like?

We are looking for compelling videos that help tell the story of how cuts to programs and changes resulting from funding cuts will impact you and/or your community.  OR you can help people understand how important quality education is to communities and individuals, or to our society and our economy.  Or both!

Videos can feature real people or actors; they can be live action, done with stills OR animated – whatever you think will say it best. Just be clear and compelling and make it REAL!  You don’t have to be Steven Spielberg; sometimes the most simple, personal videos can be the most powerful!

CONTESTANT CATEGORIES

    One winner will be chosen in each of the following categories:
  • Individual: Student
  • Individual: Non-student
  • Group or Organization. Students, parents, teachers, civic associations, etc.
    RULES
  1. Videos need to be 3 minutes or less in length.
  2. Videos must be uploaded to YouTube and submitted via email with a link to that page. Submission should be emailed to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Finalists will be required to send a copy of their (file or hard copy, not just a link to YouTube), as well as copies of any necessary waivers.
  3. All contestants must fill out an entry form which should be submitted with their video; forms must be signed by a legal guardian must be obtained if the entrant is a minor.
  4. The submission period begins on September 12, 2011 and ends at 5:00pm on November 12, 2011 (unless we’ve received less than 50 submissions, in which case the contest will be extended). 
  5. EVI maintains the right to use all videos submitted in perpetuity.
  6. Contestants must secure all necessary rights and permissions for their video, and obtain releases and waivers from anyone who appears in your piece. Remember, Education Voters will have the right to use winning videos, so we have to make sure everyone in them gave their consent.
  7. No copyrighted music, video, or images may be used.
  8. Contestants must be Pennsylvania residents to be eligible.

Click HERE for some tips and suggestions for your video.

If you want to make a video but need help getting equipment or with any other part of the process, you can contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or visit http://www.lilfilmmakersinc.com.

PRIZES

Hey guess what – we have some prizes! We will select winners from the entries and then winners in the will receive an iPad or Android Tablet (up to $500 in value).

Winners in the Group or Organization categories will receive $500 in educational materials/giftcards for the classroom or educational program or organization of your choice.

There will be one prize awarded per winning submission.

VOTING/JUDGING

Finalists will be selected by a panel of judges chosen by Education Voters. Winners will be selected by a combination of judges’ review and voting by the general public.

    Submissions will be judged on the following criteria:
  • Creativity
  • Content/relevance to the theme of choice
  • Production Quality

Video submission should be a compelling statement of how education shapes the lives and opportunities of individuals, and capture the importance of education to community and society.  In short, TELL YOUR STORY!  How does this issue affect YOU and your community?

 

Video Contest Entry Form
Video Contest Waiver