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Big Island Youth Video Contest

To download * a Big Island Youth Video Contest FAQ click on Video Contest FAQ.

To download a Big Island Youth Video Contest Entry Form click on Entry Form.

To download a Big Island Youth Video Contest Rules & Regulations click on Rules& Regulations.

BIG ISLAND YOUTH VIDEO CONTEST

FAQ—FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

What is this contest?

The Big Island Youth Video Contest is a program, going into its third year, which challenges residents of The Big Island to make short PSA (Public Service Announcement) type videos on the theme of “alternatives to drugs.”

Who can enter the contest?

Residents of The Big Island in two age categories, 11-16 and 17-22.

Why was the program created?

The program was created to allow young people to have a “voice” in a serious social problem—drug use—that affects them, and to challenge them to learn and apply important skills in video production in the making of these anti-drug videos.

What kinds of videos are acceptable for entry?

Participants need to produce a short video (1-5 minutes) on the theme of “alternatives to drugs.” Projects can be shot (originated) on any format—film, various video formats—but they need to be submitted in MiniDV.

What content and approaches are acceptable?

Participants are encouraged to let their creative juices flow in terms of approaches to the theme and challenge. All types or genres are acceptable from narrative, to documentary, to music video, comedy—drama, news reporting, musical, soap opera, etc. Nudity, offensive language, racial and/or ethnic stereotyping, and actual drug use are not acceptable.

What are the timelines?

Program announcements along with entry forms and rules and regulations sheets will be available in mid to late January of 2008. Entries must be submitted by   April 11. Winners will be notified on May 7.

What are the prizes?

Each age category will have a Grand Prize, 2nd, and 3rd place winner. All entries will receive a prize of some sort. All entries will be screened at a screening and awards ceremony, which will be held in mid-May at the Big Island Film Festival at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott. Participants and their friends, family, and filmmaking colleagues will be invited to this gala event.  Grand Prizewinners from each category will receive an offer of an all expense paid trip to Honolulu to visit and tour KHNL News 8 and other interesting and fun media companies and organizations in Honolulu.

How will the award winning videos be identified?

A “blue ribbon” jury of local film, business, and community leaders will select the winning projects.

What criteria will the judges look for?

Projects will be judged based on their originality, creativity, overall production quality, and effectiveness in communicating the anti-drug message.

Who is supporting this contest?

The main supporters of The Big Island Youth Video Contest are the County of Hawaii, the Big Island Film Office, Na Leo O Hawaii, the Big Island Film Festival, community leaders, and numerous patrons from the local business community.

Where can I get more information?

Call Donna Dunham at Na Leo O Hawaii for general information about the contest, application procedures, checklist of entry requirements, entry forms, etc. at 329-9609

Or Jon Sabati at Na Leo O Hawaii for technical information regarding the production or submission of videos at 329-9617

Or John Mason at The Big Island Film Office regarding the screening event at the Big Island Film Festival, the awards ceremony, or the field trip and prizes to Honolulu at 327-3663