2010 Video Contest Rules
“No Problem Gambler Stands Alone”
Top Prize: $300 Gift Card to University of Oregon Bookstore
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30, 2010!
Eligibility:
Contest is open to all Oregonian residents. Individuals or groups can participate. ALL participants MUST complete the consent form (English/Spanish). All participants agree to release their video to the public for no charge, and participants will be given proper citation for their work.
Target Audience:
General public
Length:
30 seconds to 120 seconds (2 min, 0 sec.)
Basic theme:
“No Problem Gambler Stands Alone” (problem gambling affects many people, not just the problem gambler; problem gamblers don’t have to be alone and have support available).
Titles are subject to modification following judging.
Other messages which will be used in judging entries:
Your video should include one or more of the following::
- The average problem gambler affects 6-12 others
- There is a direct link between problem gambling and financial/family problems
- Gambling problems can happen to anyone
- People who gamble for entertainment should set and stick to a limit of time and money
- Signs of problem gambling: lying about gambling and betting more than you intended to, etc. (see the signs of problem gambling page for more information)
- Gambling addiction is a problem many of us are not aware of (hidden addiction)
- People can recover from gambling problems; help for problem gamblers AND their loved ones is available – it is free, confidential, and it works
Copyright:
Same copyright rules as YouTube material (http://www.youtube.com/t/howto_copyright). Participants MUST secure written consent to use any music that is not original or in the public domain (entries will be disqualified without proper consent)
Deadline:
Videos are due TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 by NOON. Email your video to videos@preventionlane.org or upload to your YouTube or other account and send us the link. If you need to send a DVD copy, it must be RECEIVED by November 10 and sent to: Lane County H&HS - Problem Gambling Prevention | 151 W. 7th Ave, Room 520| Eugene, OR 97401. If you are unsure about what format of video you can send, contact julie.hynes@co.lane.or.us PRIOR to the due date.
Judging & Prizes
ALL eligible entries will receive a minimum of $5 in Dutch Bros certificates for participating.
The top three (3) videos will be selected by a committee & online poll Awardees will be notified no later than December 7, 2010. Preference in judging will be given to videos created by youth & young adults. Prizes are:
- 1st place: $300 gift card to University of Oregon Bookstore (purchases can be made in stores or online)
- 2nd place: $100 gift card to University of Oregon Bookstore (purchases can be made in stores or online)
- 3rd place: $25 Office Depot gift card
[Videos will be housed on www.preventionlane.org, www.youtube.com/preventionlane, and www.facebook.com/preventionpage]
Enter--you’ve got nothing to lose!
