Miscellaneous Outside Contests

Alrighty then, here is te end all-be all thread for this section. Since we've been getting a flood of threads on the topic, we've decided to set up a single thread for the ease of browsing. This thread is for posting any outside contests going on involving film/video work. Enjoy!

Freedom of Speech

http://www.yfen.org/pages/events/upcomingevents.htm

This is a high school film contest where you make a four minute film or less about "Does freedom of speech matter?"

Student Academy Awards

http://www.oscars.org/saa/index.html

I doubt most of us have the facilities to be able to do this one but its the college student version of the Academy Awards. You have to be able to submit your film on 16mm or 35mm film upon request. But, its got every category and is really prestigious.

Ivysport

You make a film about the Excellence of life... I dont know much more about it than that...
http://www.oneivy.com/excellence

Animoids

This is a 3D animation contest where they give you a program to make a short animation. I haven't done this so I dont know how it works but someone here might be interested!

http://www.troystudios.com/award.jsp

One Person Can Make A Difference

http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html


Sponsored by The Christophers

College students are invited to interpret the Christopher belief that ìONE PERSON CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCEî in a short film of five minutes or less. Entries can express this theme using any style or format, but must be submitted in NTSC format on standard, full-sized VHS tape. Entries over five minutes long will not be considered

THE PRIZES:
Winning entries will be aired on a special edition of the internationally-syndicated television series Christopher Closeup.

In addition, winners will receive the following cash awards:
First Prize ó $3,000   Second Prize ó $2,000   Third Prize ó $1,000
5 Honorable Mention Prizes of $100 each


Entrants must be currently enrolled in and attending a graduate or undergraduate program at a college or university. Entries will be judged on overall impact, effectiveness of conveying theme, artistic merit and technical proficiency. A Blue Ribbon Jury comprised of representatives from the media, academia and The Christophersí Board of Directors will make the final selection of winners. Judgesí decisions are final.


ABOUT THE CHRISTOPHERS:



A nonprofit organization founded in 1945, The Christophers uses the media to spread two basic ideas: Thereís nobody like you, and you can make a difference. This message, based on the concept of service to God and all humanity, is addressed to people of all faiths and of no particular faith. The Christopher motto is:


ìItís better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.î


FOR MORE INFORMATION:  212-759-4050 ï  www.christophers.org ï youth@christophers.org


ENTRIES DUE: June 10, 2005  WINNERS NOTIFIED: September 2, 2005

Physics

http://www.aapt.org/Contests/videocontest.cfm

Make a 5 minute film or less about something with physics. Due date: May 15
For high school students or instructors.

I know someone deleted this contest earlier because registration was over but it has been extended.  

The Vinny Awards is a fun one minute video contest where you discuss something in science that is helping solve a global problem.  Other than that you can be as creative as you want.  Also, they have mentors that can help you come up with topics and stuff.  

You can even do it in Spanish!

Last years prizes were really good.  My friend and I won first place and $600.  

http://vinny.pcs.cnu.edu/

The website says:
Named after Leonardo da Vinci, The VinnyTM Awards is a contest to produce a one minute video that explains how Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics (STEM) is being used or can be used to help solve a global problem. Examples of such problems include pollution or food distribution. Teams of students work with a teacher and a mentor to research a global problem and ways that STEM is or can be used to help solve the problem. You might want to pick a problem that has an impact on your community or is of concern to you and people you know. The team then brainstorms about how to explain the problem and solution to 4th graders with a video, and then produces the video. The team submits the video and other materials. Sometime in the Spring of 2005, CNU will announce the winners and award prizes.

[AMAZON/TRIBECA Film Festival]

AMAZON/TRIBECA Film Festival

It seems tha the entries have already been submitted, but you can still view the films.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/brows...2963889-7403125

Versus Media Film Contes

Link:
http://www.versusmedia.com/contest.php

Run by a site with many flmmakers and composers, so it is bound to be fun.

A 15 second film contest for those of you who can only afford to use a consumer grade digital video camera.  Unfortunately it is only for people living in the UK, so I can't enter.  But, I really want to!

http://www.nokiashorts.co.uk/


Prizes:
Film Classes
Money, equipment, and crew to make a longer film
Oh, and your film gets shown at a big film festival

Enter the National Neighborhood Day Short Film Contest - What Does Your Neighborhood Mean To You?

The deadline for entries is June 1, 2005. Five minutes or less.  

Film entries will be judged by a panel of renowned filmmakers and community activists, including:


Terry Sanders ñ two-time Academy Award winner, including the 1995 award for co-producer on the documentary, ìMaya Lin: A Strong Clear Visionî, a film about the work of the artist most famous for her monuments such as the Vietnam Memorial Wall and the Civil Rights Fountain Memorial;

Gregg Hale - producer and filmmaker of the ìBlair Witch Projectî;

Mike Majoros - filmmaker and film professor at the Rhode Island School of Design;

Rick Smith - film and television veteran whose credits include True Lies with Arnold Swartzenegger, Meet Joe Black with Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins, Amistad directed by Stephen Spielberg, Dumb and Dumber, and Something about Mary;

and, Ruby Bridges - Civil Rights pioneer who, in 1960, became the first African American child to desegregate an elementary school.



Finalists will be selected for full jury review and cash awards will be granted in two categories ñ Adult and Youth (K-12). The Adult category will award a Grand Prize of $5000 and the Youth category will award a Grand Prize of $2000. In addition, a Special Jury Award of $2000 will be open to all entrants.


http://www.neighborhoodday.org/film.asp

[Competition Categories: 1. College Videomaker 2. High School Videomaker Genres accepted:Documentary (mini-documentaries, news, news features, historical events, biographies, etc.)AnimationAbstract/Experimental (abstract and experimental non-narrative films, music videos, poetry, dance, dramatic readings, etc.)Short fictional storyPolitical/Social SatirePrizes:First Place: $1000 (U.S.$)Second Place:$600 (U.S.$)Third Place: $275 (U.S.$)]

Movie Gallery Student Video Competition and Jay Sanders Film Festival

http://www.auburn.edu/student_info/film/contest.htm

This is an annual contest.


Competition Categories:   
1. College Videomaker   
2. High School Videomaker   

Genres accepted:
Documentary (mini-documentaries, news, news features, historical events, biographies, etc.)
Animation
Abstract/Experimental (abstract and experimental non-narrative films, music videos, poetry, dance, dramatic readings, etc.)
Short fictional story
Political/Social Satire


Prizes:
First Place: $1000 (U.S.$)
Second Place:$600 (U.S.$)
Third Place: $275 (U.S.$)