Modified On October 19, 2011
Video contests are in the air. We got two emails soliciting emails for contests. And there’s cash prizes if your video is chosen. And contest organizers thought our readers were logical places to go for contestants.
The first one is from the folks who promote recycling through America Recycles Day. “So help us show that “recycling is no joke” by participating in the first-ever America Recycles Day (ARD) video contest, open to contestants of all ages. You’ll be eligible to win $1,000 if you make the judges (and the public) laugh.” The details:
The video contest runs through the extended deadline of October 28, 2011. Submissions can be anything ranging from a one-liner, to a comic strip or skit about recycling, but the video must show recycling in a positive, humorous manner. The video needs to be uploaded to the ARD YouTube page by October. 28, 2011, as a response to a short video that explains the competition. The ARD Video Committee will vote on the top 10 winners and upload them to a YouTube playlist on our ARD page by November. 8, 2011. During the following week, the public will pick the winning videos by clicking the “like” button associated with their favorite video. Voting ends on America Recycles Day. Full rules found here.
Extended deadline? You know what that means (probably)– not that many folks entered… and you know what that means– a better chance of winning!
The other contest involves “a group of leading national advertisers whose goal is to provide consumers with entertainment options the entire family can watch.” They’re called Alliance for Family Entertainment and they’re looking for a family-friendly script.
I’m reaching out to you on behalf of the ANA Alliance for Family Entertainment (AFE) to let you know about a new national writing contest to find the next great story featuring the modern family. From October 5th – 28th, aspiring writers can submit an original half-hour comedy format script into the Search for America’s Newest Comedy Writer Contest for the opportunity to win $5,000.00 and receive creative guidance and direct input from American film and television producer, John Wells, best known for his role as executive producer of the television series ER, Third Watch and The West Wing among others.
I know a lot of talented comics read your site and you probably know of a few folks who may be sitting on a winning screenplay. If so, we’d appreciate any help you can provide in getting the word out about the opportunity, through your site, Facebook page or Twitter handle – submissions are currently being accepted at www.comedywritercontest.com
Make us proud, readers.