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Be There, Be Counted Youth Video Competition

Young people aged 14 to 25 are encouraged to create short videos on important  election-related issues.
Why do Elections ’08 matter? What’s at stake? What issues are important? What role should young people play?
Competition is divided into two divisions: Junior Division (aged 14 – 18) and Senior Division (aged 18 – 25).  All young people in Hampton Roads are invited to participate - high school and college students, military personnel, working civilians.   

The deadline for submissions is October 10, 2008. Two winners from each Division will be selected by a committee of judges.

Video Competition Guidelines

PRODUCTION TEAMS

Form a production team of two to five (2-5) people in one of the following divisions:

  • Division I: Ages 14 - 18 
  • Division II: Ages 18 - 25

Eighteen year olds could be in high school, college, working, or in the military. Choose your most logical peer group.

In case you were wondering:

  • Students and military who are not permanent residents of Hampton Roads are eligible as long as your school or military assignment is in the region.
  • Teams may form based upon a myriad of connections: school, club, organization, faith group, work, friends, etc.
  • A teacher or other adult may oversee the project, but all work and perspectives expressed must be that of the production team.

PRODUCTION GUIDELINES

Videos should express the perspectives of young people on political engagement and election-related issues.
Why do Elections ’08 matter? What’s at stake? What issues are important? What role should young adults play? How do young people make their voice heard? What inspires youth to become involved? What worries young people about the future of our democracy?

Video Guidelines:

  • Length: 2 - 3 minutes
  • Content Restrictions: Nonpartisan, no candidate endorsements. Only original work.
  • Submission Deadline: October 10, 2008

Additional information:

VIDEO SUBMISSION

  • Submit videos as they are completed, but no later than October 10, 2008.
  • Teams may submit more than one video, but only one can be selected as a video finalist.
  • Mail or drop-off submission packets to: WHRO Be There, Be Counted/ 5200 Hampton Blvd./Norfolk, VA 23508. Completed submissions include:
    • Completed submission entry form
    • Completed participant release forms
    • DVD copy of the video
  • All appropriate videos will be posted on the WHRO Be There, Be Counted website.
  • Winners will be announced by October 15.

VIDEO JUDGING

No more than one video from each team will be selected for judging.
Videos will be judged by a panel coordinated by WHRO. Winners will be announced by October 15, 2008.
The videos will be judged on originality, creativity, and potential impact with a youth target audience. 

Judging criteria
Criterion Explanation
Originality How unique is the treatment? Is it a fresh or novel approach from prior works in the same subject area and medium?
Creativity To what extent is the presentation creative in the way the medium is used to convey the message?
Message Did audio and video components convey a powerful or compelling message concerning youth perspectives on political engagement?
Audience Appeal Does the video appeal to the target audience and have potential community impact?