Good Video Contest for teens ages 12-18. Deadline May 30, 2020

[Joe]

No entry fee but a sweet grand prize of $987.65! For teens only; ages 12-18. Running time under 3 minutes. Must corespond with a Christian Worldview. Check it out www.christianyouthfilmfestival.org or enter directly through FilmFreeway.
The Goals:

1. To encourage students to create.
2. To encourage students to make a movie for the next CYFF.
3. To encourage students to pursue education and/or careers in film.
4. To add positive content to online communities.
5. To expand and enhance awareness of the ministry of CYFS and sponsors.

Official Rules:

1. Open to all youth ages 12-18.
2. Content must be positive, wholesome, and conform to the Christian Worldview.
3. Running time: 3 min. max.
4. Video may be any style, theme, or genre.
5. Video must be in horizontal or landscape orientation.
6. Video must include the provided 10 sec. still of CYFS and sponsor logos.
7. Video may not use copyrighted music unless a release is also submitted.
8. Video cannot refer to, or promote any company names, logos, products, or similar.

Christian Youth Film Society’s GOOD VIDEO CONTEST will showcase “non-cheezy” stories where faith, hope, and love prevail. We’re looking for outstanding films with captivating characters that move, surprise, inspire, and entertain.

Each entry must include the following:

• Your Full Name and Country.
• Full name of Parent or Guardian.
• Mailing Address and mobile phone (for notification and receipt of prize money).
• Proof of student’s age: (school ID, Passport, Driver’s license, Birth Certificate).

The video must be the original work of the student. All videos become property of Christian Youth Film Society and may be edited at our sole discretion.

Selection process
After the Deadline, the judging of videos will take place, and the choices made by Christian Youth Film Society Inc. staff and associates, will be made at its sole discretion. A panel of judges will determine winning entries based on:

• Creativity
• Message conforms to a Biblical Worldview
• Uplifting, Inspirational, Endearing, Entertaining
• Excellence in Production Value

One winning entry will be awarded $987.65 USD on or about June 5, 2020.

 

[Maura B.]

Good luck everyone!