Announcing the
Video Contest!
The Knox Adolescent Partners in Prevention Initiative (KAPPI) is calling for entries to a
video 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, Amy.rowling@knoxcounty.org
JUDGING CRITERIA :
A panel of local media professionals will review the entries. Submissions will be judged on the
following criteria:
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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:
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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).
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Include a definite call to action.
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Keep in mind your target audience teenagers.
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Teens respond well to messages
that are empowering, that promote
positive values, and that recognize
their hopes and dreams.
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Light hearted is fine, ridicule is not.
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Positive peer pressure can be
effective.
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Visit the mybodymyfuture.com
website for examples of past
winners.
Entries:
Entries must be submitted by Friday,
March 6 at 3:00 PM. Notify us by Friday,
February 20 of your intention to submit
and we will send you a link for
submission. Permission forms must be
sent to kappi@knoxcounty.org by March
6.
About Us:
The mission of KAPPI is to prevent adolescent
pregnancy through a comprehensive, community wide
collaborative effort that promotes abstinence, selfrespect, 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.
Contest Rules:
1. Entries must be generated by
teens, for teens. If you work in a
group, all members of the group
must be under age 20, except for
the adult advisor.
2. No more than 5 team members
are permitted per team, however,
a sponsoring organization can
field several teams.
3. Team members must all live,
work, learn, play or pray in Knox
County, Tennessee.
4. Entries must be exactly 30
seconds in length and must
include the website
mybodymyfuture.com
5. Absolutely no profanity or
nudity. No content that
advocates or supports racial,
cultural, religious or gender
bias.
6. No product placement, all logos
or brand names must be
covered.
7. Participants must sign a release
form. Participants under age 18
must have a parent/guardian
signature.
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 kappi@knoxcounty.org, 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 kappi@knoxcounty.org, fax: 215-5553.
Call 215-5545 for more information.