VIDEO CONTENT

1. Identify an environmental topic (see topic examples HERE). Tell us what environmental issue/impact/concern you are trying to address.

2. Tell us, in your video, what exactly you (we) can do to address this issue? 

EXAMPLE:  Greening my Birthday Party

STEPS

A. I hope to save paper, gas and energy

B. I will send out e-invitations, saving gas and energy to make and deliver paper invitations; ask that gifts be wrapped with recycled paper or put in reusable bags; and ask guests to ride their bikes, walk, or car pool to the party.

C. The video would show the e-invitation that clearly tells everyone that this is a Green Birthday Party and the actions all invitees are being asked to take; show attendees riding their bikes or walking, or car pooling; and scenes of the presents in reusable bags.

D. The conclusion could estimate how much paper was conserved; how much GHG (green-house gas) was avoided by riding bikes, walking, or carpooling; and potentially how much gas was conserved. 

VIDEO PROCESS - MAKING YOUR VIDEO

1. Videos can be any length up to 3 minutes. 

2. Create your video in an appropriate format for YouTube. Refer to www.youtube.com for format and uploading requirements. 

3. Plan your video. Will you have actors?  What is the setting? Search the internet for ideas, or discuss with your friends.  

4. Research your topic. The Alliance cannot assist contestants with researching and planning your video, but if you have specific topic questions or would like comments on your topic you may call us at 480-422-7392 or email your question to jimthrush@cox.net. 

5. View videos from other contestants, or chat about your video with other contestants online on our Facebook Page:  (Sorry -- our Facebook Page is no longer available). 

6. You are expected to have (or open) a YouTube account and have the ability to upload your video. Follow YouTube instructions and post your video on YouTube. Then submit your entry to the Alliance. Instructions are on the "submit a video" page. 

7 Early Bird Submissions have a chance to win an extra $50 Gift Card.  If you submit your video two weeks early (by March 7, 2010) your name will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Visa Gift Card. (The Alliance reserves the right to disqualify from this drawing videos that miss this deadline, contain improper/unacceptable content, or for any other reason as determined by the Alliance.) 

8. Judging / Awards Ceremony - Video finalists will be contacted by the Alliance and may be invited to attend an Awards Ceremony Film Festival. Contest winners will be announced at the ceremony, tentatively scheduled for April 2010. Details will be announced at a later date. If a Film Festival is not held, winners will be notified individually. The winning contestants names will also be posted on this website. Videos will be judged on a weighted scale for Originality, Environmental Impact, Technical Accuracy, YouTube Hits, and Entertainment. 

Be creative & have fun!!  Education is most effective  when you capture the viewers attention!