Announcing the

Video Contest!

The Knox Adolescent Partners in Prevention Initiative (KAPPI) is calling for entries to avideo competition. Knox County teens are invited to produce a 30 second video spot targeted at teens.

Prizes:

1st Place: $100 for each team member, plus $250 for the sponsoring teacher/advisor

2nd Place: $50 for each team member, plus $100 for the sponsoring teacher/advisor

3rd Place: $25 for each team member, plus $50 for the sponsoring teacher/advisor

Deadline for Final Submissions: Friday, March 6, 2015

Notification of Interest to submit: Friday, February 20, 2015

Questions, need ideas? For a packet of prompts and suggestions about healthy vs. unhealthy relationships contact: Amy Rowling 215-5061,

JUDGING CRITERIA :

A panel of local media professionals will review the entries. Submissions will be judged on the following criteria:

  • Clarity of communicating theme
  • Originality, artistic merit, creative expression
  • Technical skill: direction, lighting, sound, camera work
  • Effectiveness at motivating, encouraging behavior change

The top 10 entries by judges’ vote will be posted to the mybodymyfuture.com website for a popular vote by the community at large. Winners will be awarded based on a combination of judges’ score (50%) and popular vote (50%).

Suggestions:

  • Even if your school doesn’t have video equipment, you can film your video using equipment you already have (laptop, iPad, webcam) then edit using software on your computer (Windows Movie Maker or iMovie).
  • Include a definite call to action.
  • Keep in mind your target audience - teenagers.
  • Teens respond well to messages that are empowering, that promote positive values, and that recognize their hopes and dreams.
  • Light hearted is fine, ridicule is not.
  • Positive peer pressure can be effective.
  • Visit the mybodymyfuture.com website for examples of past winners.

Entries:

Entries must be submitted by Friday, March 6 at 3:00 PM. Notifyus by Friday, February 20 of your intention to submit and we will send you a link for submission. Permission forms must be sent to by March 6.

About Us:

The mission of KAPPI is to prevent adolescent pregnancy through a comprehensive, community wide collaborative effort that promotes abstinence, self-respect, and responsible decision making about sexuality and other health issues. For over 20 years KAPPI has worked with the Knox County Schools, the Knox County Health Department and community organizations. Our activities include the Baby Think It Over Program, the T-TOPS conference for pregnant and parenting teens, and our website mybodymyfuture.com. The website and contest are approved for use in Knox County High Schools.

To:Youth Serving Schools and Clubs in Knox County

From:Cynthia Hudson, Knox Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Initiative

Date:January 1, 2015

Subject:Video Contest

The Knox Adolescent Partners in Prevention Initiative (KAPPI) in cooperation with the Knox County Health Department is calling for entries for a video competition.

Teens are invited to produce a 30 second video spot on the theme of Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships.The competition is open to teens under age 20.

Entry forms and guidelines are attached. Please note that the sponsoring organization of the winning team receives a $250 prize. Your organization may sponsor more than one entry.

Please keep in mind the following deadlines:

Deadline for Final Submissions: Friday, March 6, 2015

Video Contest

Entry Form

Team Name: ______

Team Captain/Primary Contact: ______

Phone______email ______

Address: ______

Teacher/Advisor Name: ______

Phone______email ______

Please list the names and ages of all team members:

1. ______+

2. ______

3. ______

4. ______

5. ______

By submitting this form, the teams and individuals listed above hereby allow KAPPI and the Knox County Health Department the right to exhibit the visual materials for the express purpose of education, marketing, promotions and fundraising, with the understanding that, aside from prizes listed in this packet, no further compensation will be awarded for use of materials submitted.

Complete and return the Entry Form no later than March 6, 2015

To , fax: 215-5553.

Call 215-5061 for more information.

Video Contest

Permission Form

Contestant Name: ______

Parent/Guardian Name: ______

Phone______email ______

Address: ______

Team Name: ______

By submitting this form, the teams and individuals listed above hereby allow KAPPI and the Knox County Health Department the right to exhibit the visual materials for the express purpose of education, marketing, promotions and fundraising, with the understanding that, aside from prizes listed in this packet, no further compensation will be awarded for use of materials submitted. Furthermore, I give consent for the use of my/my child’s image in photos or other media coverage of this contest.

Complete and return no later than October 31, 2014

To , fax: 215-5553.

Call 215-5545 for more information.