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Students wishing to compete in the video category of the AlcoholEdu Media Competition should develop a short video, no more than 5 minutes in length, that addresses one of the following topics:
- Students often come to college thinking that everybody drinks and that, to "fit in," they must take part in the party scene. Prepare a documentary that shows a realistic illustration of your campus, explaining how this mindset is or is not a valid impression of college life.
- Our society is bombarded with images of college students partying -- from MTV spring break specials to big screen hits like Animal House. Oftentimes, these portrayals misrepresent the realistic impact of alcohol. Prepare a documentary that addresses this discrepancy, debunking the myth that only good things happen to those drinking alcohol and helping to decrease the positive expectations that college students may have about drinking. Please click here for specific details.
PLEASE NOTE: Outside The Classroom in no way advocates the deliberate use of alcohol whether directly or indirectly as part of the production of any video. We are NOT looking for exposés on student partying, including images of inebriated students, underage drinking, nudity, or violence. Instead, we are looking for submissions that include thoughtful illustrations of the culture or counterculture on college campuses. All submissions must adhere to this rule.
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| Submissions must be received no later than Friday, April 11, 2008. |
Video Competition Rules
Please read all of the following rules and information before submitting a video. Your submission will constitute an agreement to the rules and information on this page.
Things You Should Know Before You Enter
What Videos are Acceptable?
The following rules apply:
- All entries must be original material. Any and all copyrighted materials will not be considered.
- Entries must not have been previously optioned, purchased, or produced.
- Entries should not include images of inebriated students, underage drinking, nudity, or violence, but should focus on thoughtful illustrations of the culture or counterculture on college campuses.
- Entries MUST not put individuals at risk of injury or death during production.
- Entries that have received awards from other competitions are ineligible.
How Will Your Video Be Judged?
Videos will be judged by qualified experts selected by Outside The Classroom. Submissions will be judged on:
- How well the video provides insight into the decision-making process of students about drinking alcohol
- The ability of the video to convey a take-away message regarding the role of alcohol in relation to the chosen theme
- Creativity
- How well the video addresses the subject of college alcohol prevention, including programs like AlcoholEdu
The decisions of the judges are final. Participants will be notified no later than June 30, 2008 of their video's status. Please do not call or email Outside The Classroom for information about the status of your video.
Who Will See My Video?
Winners will be featured on Outside The Classroom's Web site and in its e-newsletter, PreventionEdu. School and Greek organization administrators may receive copies of any videos from their students (without the students' names) at the end of the competition.
How Will I Know If My Video Was Selected As A Winner?
Outside The Classroom will contact all winners either by email. Winners will be notified no later than June 30, 2008. Please do not contact Outside The Classroom to ask about the status of your video.
How Should I Submit My Video?
Please see the description above for how to submit your video. All submissions must be received by Friday, April 11, 2008.
Who retains rights to my video after the competition?
Outside The Classroom will retain rights to all submissions after the competition.
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