KSAT12 SEEKS ENTRIES FOR “ANTI-BULLYING” STUDENT VIDEO PSA CONTEST
We at KSAT12 have a long history of serving our community through community service projects and we’re kicking off
our second annual campaign that focuses on local schools in South Texas. With our partners, we’re once again
launching a “Student Video PSA Contest”, which will focus on a student’s perspective in creating awareness to an
activity that’s unfortunately been in the news lately, “COMBATTING BULLYING.” The program invites interested
students in any academic discipline to partner for a multi-media experience, producing a (:30 second) PSA describing
how students can encourage their peers to combat bullying in schools.
The deadline for submitting videos and competition entry forms is April 1, 2016. Please send all materials to KSAT12
PSA Video Competition using one of these options:
Upload your Video PSA to YouTube and send a link with the entry form to dcuccio@ksat.com, or
Email entry form and PSA Video to David Cuccio dcuccio@ksat.com, or Mail a DVD and entry form to KSAT12 PSA
Contest, 1408 N. Saint Mary’s Street, San Antonio, TX 78215
Each school can enter as many (:30 second) Video PSAs as desired in the contest. All eligible videos from local schools
will be uploaded onto KSAT.COM and will be judged by KSAT12 viewers who will vote for their favorite video PSAs. The
top 5 PSAs which receive the most viewer votes will be presented to the KSAT Community Board, which will then select
the winning PSA from the top 5 viewer choices. The winning video, and select others, will debut on KSAT12’s “SA Live”
program, with an appearance by the students and staff who took part in the winning entry. The winning entry will then
air throughout the year on KSAT12/ABC, on KSAT12’s web site, social media sites, on MeTV and our YouTube channel.
The winning entry will also receive a cash award in the amount of $1,500 and a class party for the winning student(s).
The video Public Service Announcement must feature an important message, which inspires other students to do the
right thing in combatting bullying, to make a commitment to never bully and to combat bullying of other students. The
PSA should be creative, original, and have the ability to educate and inspire.
We welcome your support and participation in this video PSA contest which will reflect positively on your school. This
will also be a valuable experience for students in your school who have a media interest.
Please distribute the following information for a fun and educational opportunity to the appropriate departments at
one of the schools under your jurisdiction. Contest rules and forms are also available on our web site at
www.ksatcommunity.com. If you have any questions regarding the contest’s rules, guidelines or any other concerns,
please contact KSAT12’s Director of Creative Services, David Cuccio at 210-351-1245, or duccio@ksat.com.
KSAT12 STUDENT VIDEO PSA CONTEST
The KSAT12 Student Video PSA Contest is intended to offer a student’s perspective in creating awareness to the community of combatting bullying in
schools. The competition encourages interested students to collaborate for a fun, multi-media experience while helping to inform, educate and motivate
students to do the right thing to help combat bullying.
VIDEO PSA CONTEST GUIDELINES
1. The video public service announcement must be produced by students enrolled full-time in a South Texas school.
2. Entry forms and the Video PSAs must be sent to KSAT12 and be postmarked no later than April 3, 2016 to KSAT12 PSA CONTEST, 1408 N. Saint
Mary’s Street, San Antonio, TX 78215 or emailed to David Cuccio at dcuccio@ksat.com. KSAT12 is not responsible for any email entries which are
undeliverable, trapped by a SPAM filter, or otherwise lost. The video PSA must feature the message that distracted driving is never OK. It must
deliver a clear, creative message which inspires students and others to combat bullying in schools.
3. No use of copyrighted material is allowed without written permission. Violations will result in disqualification. The video content must be
original and students are encouraged to be creative and inventive in developing their message. The PSA must not contain material that is
obscene, inappropriate, indecent, hateful, defamatory, slanderous or libelous, nor contain material that promotes bigotry, racism, hatred or
harm against any group or individual; or promotes discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation or age.
4. Videos must be :25 seconds in length and in .AVI, .MOV, or QuickTime format only, submitted online, via mail on DVD, or emailed.
5. Individuals who appear in the video PSA must provide written consent of each person, unless he/she is not identified and the image was
captured in a mass public setting or background. If the individual you are including in your video is under 18 years of age, you must also obtain
the written consent of that person’s parent or legal guardian.
6. All music used in the videos must not violate any music or lyric copyrights.
7. The video must not contain material that is unlawful, in violation of or contrary to the laws or regulations of videos created in the state of Texas.
8. Video submissions must also adhere to YouTube’s Community Guidelines, which govern sex and nudity, hate speech, shocking and disgusting
material, dangerous illegal acts, children, copyright, privacy, harassment, impersonation, and threats.
9. By submitting a video, you grant to KSAT12 a royalty-free, irrevocable right to reproduce, publish, distribute, perform, display, create derivative
works of the submission, or otherwise use the video for KSAT12 purposes, and authorize others to do so. All videos that are submitted could
include the names of student producers, instructors, and school names when posted on our web site.
RECORDING GUIDELINES
Order and timing are very important when we process your video. Follow this order and times exactly:
A. Five (5) seconds of title page, with the Title of PSA, students involved, name of school and year.
B. Five-second countdown which cuts to black with one second to go.
C. PSA must be exactly :25 seconds long (exactly :25 seconds long). Your PSA will be tagged with the following: “KSAT12 COMMUNITY, BROUGHT TO
YOU IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CORNER STORE, UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM, and SECURITY SERVICE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION”. We will tag the
video. You should not add any tag to your video, Just fade to black at :25 seconds.
D. Make sure any text you include fits within the title safe area.
VIDEO PLAY
All qualified video PSAs that are received will be posted for viewing and voting on KSAT.COM and for viewing only on YouTube. The only voting process that
will count is the voting process that occurs on KSAT.COM.
Once the winning PSA is selected, the school and/or student will be notified and invited to appear on “SA Live” on KSAT12 to debut their PSA. The PSA will
then be aired on KSAT12 for the entire remainder of the year.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I use music in my video PSA?
You can use background music in your video PSA, but you must be careful not to violate any music or lyric copyrights. If you are unsure whether your use is
appropriate, then it is best to use music and lyrics that are in the public domain, or obtain permission to use them from the owner.
What is a copyright?
Copyright gives the author of an original book, song, poem, or other creation the sole right to publish, to perform, copy, distribute, or adapt the work for a
certain period of time, after which it enters the “public domain.”
What is the public domain?
When a work enters the public domain, it means anyone can use it for any reason.
Can I use trademarks or brands in my video?
Take care not to focus on brand name products or logos (e.g. iPhone, Apple, Starbucks, etc.) in your video. Any display or reference to brands, logos, etc.
must be incidental, non-promotional, and not infringe on any copyright or trademark rights.
What is a trademark?
A trademark is any word, name or symbol that identifies a product sold, used or purchased with a particular company. For example, the yellow arches are a
registered trademark of McDonald’s.
Do I need to obtain permission to include my friends in the video?
Yes, you should obtain written consent from anyone you wish to videotape. If anyone in the video is under 18 years of age, you will need to have his/her
parent or legal guardian’s permission in writing unless it is incidental and in the public domain (i.e. a large crowd at a game).
Can KSAT12 refuse to use any video submissions?
KSAT12 reserves the right to not play any video submissions that contains offensive material or violates the terms of the application or contest rules in any
way.
KSAT12 STUDENT VIDEO PSA CONTEST ENTRY FORM
Advisor name________________________________________________ Date___________________
School________________________________________ School District__________________________
School Address_______________________________________ City_______________ Zip___________
School Telephone Number (____)________-________
Advisor’s Email Address_________________________________________________________________
Video Title____________________________________________________________________________
Student Names ___________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________ ____________________________ ___________________________
____________________________ ____________________________ ___________________________
Brief Summary of Video__________________________________________________________________
Length of Video __________Minutes ________________Seconds
The Principal and Advisor acknowledge and herby agree to abide by all “Eligibility” rules listed on the
contest website, www.ksat.com. By signing this form, the authors assign to KSAT12 nonexclusive
permission to use, copy, and distribute the submitted video for public information and contest purposes.
The permission granted includes the permission to alter or edit the video. The author acknowledges
that receipt of prize (airing of the winning PSA on KSAT12 and a cash prize of $1500 awarded to the
wining school department(s)) constitutes payment in full for this permission, without further consent or
compensation.
Student Signature_________________________________ Date_______________________
Parent Signature __________________________________ Date_______________________
Principal Signature_________________________________ Date_______________________
Advisor Signature__________________________________ Date_______________________
KSAT STUDENT VIDEO PSA CONTEST
COPYRIGHT UNDERSTANDING
***********************IMPORTANT**********************
Is it strongly recommended that you do not use copyrighted materials, as getting permissions may be costly and difficult to
obtain. Visit a copyright free music library, or the band or chorus at your school for any background music needed.
All entries into the KSAT12 Video PSA Contest MUST be in compliance with copyright law in order to be eligible for the
contest. Under copyright laws, all entries must get permission to use any copyrighted music, including popular tunes available
on the internet or audio recordings, from the copyright holder. IF COPYRIGHTED MUSIC IS USED IN A VIDEO ENTRY, AND
COPYRIGHT PERMISSION IS NOT PROVEN THROUGH THE SUBMISSION OF THIS FORM AS WELL AS SATISFACORY EVIDENCE OF
PERMISSION, THE VIDEO ENTRY WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN OUR CONTEST OR TO BE AIRED ON KSAT12 OR THE INTERNET.
PLEASE SUBMIT THIS FORM WITH VIDEO ENTRY SHOWING YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THIS STATEMENT.
Two agencies that can help with obtaining permission to use copyrighted material are:
 BMI at www.bmi.com
 ASCAP at www.ascap.com
Name of video:_____________________________________________________
Name of Submitting School:_________________________________________________
Is Copyrighted music or sound recording used in this video? YES_____ NO______
Copyrighted music or sound recordings used in video:_______________________________________
Copyright Holder: ______________________________________________________________________
Author/Composer of material:____________________________________________________________
Does the video plainly acknowledge the author/composer and copyright holder of all copyrighted material? YES_______
NO_________
Have you obtained permission from the copyright holder to use the copyrighted material? YES_____ NO_____
Proof of permission used (can be attached to this form)
KSAT12 STUDENT VIDEO PSA CONSENT FORM
Entrants whose clips are chosen for inclusion in a program must sign a release attesting to the fact that they are the rightful
owners of the submitted clips. All persons appearing in the clips must sign consent forms and/or releases before their
material may be broadcast. Minors will be asked to have a parent or guardian sign the consent/release form.
PHOTOGRAPHIC RELEASE
I___________________________________________ hereby assign all right to the video tape and sound recordings made on
the dates of __________________ by the video production class hereafter called ___________________________(School).
In addition, I hereby authorize the reproduction, sale, copyright, exhibition, broadcast and/or distribution of said
video tape without limitation. I hereby certify that I am over eighteen (18) years of age, and competent to contract in my
own name in so far as the above is concerned.
(Please Print Name)
(Signature)
(City, Zip)
(Date)
(Address)
(Telephone Number)
CHILD’S RELEASE
I/We ____________________________________________, (parents or guardian names) hereby assign all rights to the video
tape and sound recordings made of me and/or my child _____________________________________(child’s name) on the
dates of _______________________ by the video production class of the __________________________________
School. In addition, I hereby authorize the reproduction, sale, copyright, exhibition, broadcast and/or distribution of said
video tape without limitations.
PARENT/GUARDIAN
(Please Print Name)
(Date)
(Signature)
(Address)
(City, Zip)
(Telephone Number)