Deadline for New National Multimedia Contest Extended to Oct. 31
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The American Immigration Council Seeks Entries & Extends Deadline for New National Multimedia Contest
New Deadline October 31, 2012!
The American Immigration Council is calling all young filmmakers and photographers to submit to the 2012 “Change in Motion” Multimedia Contest. The contest invites young adults to explore the role that immigration plays in their lives and communities through video and other multimedia projects. The first place prize is $1,000! Projects should focus on celebrating America as a nation of immigrants and exploring immigration's impact on our everyday lives. The extended deadline is 11:59 EST, October 31, 2012.
Who is eligible?
Young adults between the ages of 14-25 are eligible to submit entries. Both individual and group entries are permitted, however there is a single cash prize for first, second and third place.
What do we mean by “multimedia”?
Acceptable entries include videos projects or photo essays. (Check out these examples created in iMovie and Power Point)
How technical does my project need to be?
Your story and the way you tell it matter more than how sophisticated your technical abilities are.
Is there a time limit?
Entries should be no more than 5 minutes in length.
Who will judge the contest?
The winners will be chosen by representatives of the American Immigration Council, the American Immigration Lawyers Association and a panel of distinguished judges.
What criteria will be used to select the winner?
The multimedia entries will be judged on the basis of concept, originality, creativity, aesthetics, technical execution and relevance.
What is the prize?
There are first ($1,000), second ($500) and third place ($250) prizes.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is 11:59 EST, October 31, 2012.
For full details, including the rules and terms of the contest, please visit our Multimedia Contest page at http://www.communityeducationcenter.org/enter-american-immigration-councils-new-multimedia-contest or email submissions@immcouncil.org
1 comment:
Wow! Nice to see such contests being conducted. Contests are the best way to make people think about something that they are not really connected but yet is important to be thought.
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