The 2008 Multimedia Contest | Global Solutions

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CONTEST DESCRIPTION:

Citizens for Global Solutions is holding its 4th Annual Multimedia contest for artists, designers, poets, activists and just about anyone interested in thinking about global issues and making some cool art. The top contenders will be published on our website.

We're looking for short multimedia pieces (flash animation, spoken word, digital video) that can inspire, amuse and activate people out there who believe that a better world is possible. You are welcome to work alone, in a team, or as part of a classroom project (but the cash prizes remain the same).

Don't forget to check out the contest THEME below!
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PRIZES:

Best Entry:
$2,000*

Best Category:
$600 Each*

(flash animation, spoken word, digital video)

*Non-U.S. residents are subject to a 30% reduction in prize money so that we can adhere to U.S. tax laws.
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ELIGIBILITY:

If you're pretty sure you're human, and if you can produce and perform poetry, create flash movies, or make a digital video, YOU'RE ELIGIBLE!

Entrants need not be university students, although students and recent graduates are strongly encouraged to enter. Entrants are not required to be U.S. citizens; however please note the disclaimer above regarding non-U.S. residents and prize money.
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ELECTIVE CONTEST THEME FOR 2008: Failing Darfur Five Years On...

In 2003 the world awakened to the terrible tragedy unfolding in Darfur, Sudan. Five years into the armed conflict, the situation remains dire for civilians. The conflict has claimed over a quarter of a million lives, and the people there are still living in abject poverty. This year Citizens for Global Solutions would like to re-focus attention upon this crisis to remind the world that we still have a duty to help the Sudanese people. The Sudanese government continues to disregard its international humanitarian law obligations and flout UN Security Council resolutions, including the ban on offensive military over-flights, the disarming of the Janjaweed militia, and cooperation with the International Criminal Court at the Hague.

This contest is all about communicating your thoughts and ideas on the conflict:

Feel free to focus on one specific aspect of the Darfurian case that interests you, since this will give you the most creative space to work in.
You can also choose to expand the theme to include the larger issues of war and genocide. Remember, this theme is there mainly as a guidance tool; you have complete leeway in deciding which direction you will take when planning for this contest.

* As with all previous Flash and Multimedia contests, the yearly theme is considered elective. You can choose to tackle world hunger and poverty, environmental issues, nuclear weapons & the arms trade, or a different global issue of your choice. Simply choose a GLOBAL ISSUE that you care about, and give us your SOLUTION(s)!
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HELPFUL HINTS:
[Hints are here to help. They're not rules. You can do it your way!]

SET UP YOUR BIG IDEAS CLEARLY AND POSITIVELY
Don't fuel the “big-bad-world” belief. Don’t show us chaos. You should present your global problem however you want, but avoid the “we’re all going to die” ending.

HELP YOUR AUDIENCE UNDERSTAND WHAT CAN BE DONE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Give an answer to: “So what can be done about it?” If you don’t help people understand what can be done, you may leave audiences confused and uninterested. So make sure you leave listeners with a clear sense of what people can do to create the kind of change you’re talking about.

LET YOUR PERSONALITY SHINE THROUGH!!!
Be funny. Be sarcastic. Or just be plain serious. It’s really up to you!

SUBMITTING YOUR ENTRY:

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 10th, 2008.

SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY HERE

Or, you can send your entries electronically as an attachment to: contest <at> globalsolutions.org

Or, if the file size is too big or you're having trouble with our submission page or email, we recommend using YouSendIt.com (it's free).

Or, you may also send via snail mail.

If you are sending it via email, please write “2008 Contest” in the subject line.

If you’re sending via regular mail, please send it to*:

Citizens for Global Solutions
Attn: 2008 Contest
418 7th St SE
Washington, DC 20003

*No matter how you submit your entry, please include this info: your name, phone number, address, email, name of school, and date of birth.

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