VIDEOFEST ’09 CONTEST DETAILS

YOUR video about how you make positive choices could be a prize winner!

Milwaukee’s Rosalie Manor Community & Family Services is inviting Milwaukee County teens ages 12 to 18 to share their stories about making positive choices. The video, 30 seconds to two minutes long, will tell and show us what you do or don’t do to make sure you stay on track toward a positive future. Your video can be about anything that helps you avoid becoming a teen parent, or a teen parent a second time, getting an STD, being abusive, doing drugs, joining a gang, or anything else that could put your health, life and future in jeopardy.

CONTEST RULES

The “Until I Say I Do, I Don’t” online video contest officially launches June 1, 2009. Participants are asked to submit entries by midnight on July 19, 2009.

These rules apply to all the “Until I Say I Do, I Don’t” online video contest (a.k.a. VideoFest ’09). These rules may not be replaced or modified, and no exceptions may be made.

• Only one entry per person will be accepted.
  
• Only one participant per video will be awarded.
  
• If you submit a video with one or more of your friends, one person must be identified as the “owner” of that entry and will be considered eligible to win prizes.
  
• All videos must be in English to be eligible for entry.
  
• All persons seen in a video must submit a signed Contest Release Form prior to be posted on the website and therefore eligible for prizes.

All eligible video entries will be posted online on V100.com and UntilISay.com while the contest is in progress. Any entry may also be posted after the contest has ended at the “Until I Say I Do, I Don’t” website, and Rosalie Manor’s MySpace and Facebook pages, in our newsletters and/or other Rosalie Manor public relations and marketing programs.

Review the complete listing of Contest Rules & Regulations.

WHO’S ELIGIBLE

• You must be 12 to 18 years old and a Milwaukee County resident.
  
• All entrants must get permission from their parents before submitting their video and submit a signed Contest Release Form.
  
• Parental consent is required for eligibility in the contest and prizes. A signed Contest Release Form must be submitted by the contest deadline.
  
• You must also submit a signed Contest Release Form for anyone shown in your video; and if they are 18 or younger, they must also obtain parental consent.
  
  

DEADLINE

The deadline to submit your video is 11:59:59 p.m. CT, July 19, 2009. You must submit your video and Contest Release Form by this date to be qualified.

WINNERS & PRIZES Four prize winners will be awarded and notified July 27 through August 2, 2009. Winners will be advised at that time as to their options for claiming his/her prize. GRAND PRIZE Two upfront tickets for the Jam 4 Peace concert in August, 2009, including meet and greet passes. Plus, this winner’s video will be played on the “big screen(s)” prior to the start of the concert! 2ND PLACE iPod® shuffle The new iPod shuffle is amazingly small and even easier to use. The controls are now conveniently located on the earbud cord. With the press of a button, VoiceOver tells you what song is playing and who's performing it. It tells you the names of your playlists, too. With 4GB of storage, iPod shuffle can now hold up to 1,000 songs. iPod® and iPod® shuffle are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. 3RD PLACE V100 Prize Pack including a collection of gifts and freebies like a movie pass, CD, t-shirt or other great surprises! 4TH PLACE FUPTP SURPRIZE Pack from Rosalie Manor’s Families United to Prevent Teen Pregnancy program. This assortment of prizes will include items like a t-shirt, backpack and key chain.

Wait, there’s MORE!

All winning videos will be highlighted on the “Until I Say I Do, I Don’t” website, and Rosalie Manor’s MySpace and Facebook pages, in our newsletters and/or other Rosalie Manor public relations and marketing programs.

VIDEO SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

• Entries that contain nudity, profanities (swearing/cursing/foul language) or other inappropriate material will be immediately disqualified.
  
• Copy written or other material that violates the intellectual property, privacy or other rights of third parties is not qualified. By submitting the entry, each entrant agrees that the entry is original and belongs to you.
  
• The teen submitting the video and each person who is shown in the video must give permission to be filmed and for the film to be utilized by Rosalie Manor as described in our contest rules.
  
• Entries must be thirty seconds long and no longer than two minutes. Any material after two minutes will not be judged.

HOW TO SUBMIT

It’s easy and quick. Once your video is completed:

Step 1:
Post your video to the Internet:*

1. Visit YouTube.com
2. Sign-in to your YouTube account or sign-up to create one
3. Upload your video (follow the instructions provided by YouTube)
4. Be prepared to copy and paste the (URL) link for your video now posted on YouTube.com

*If you are unable to use YouTube, email your video (5 MB or smaller) to video@UntilISay.com. Please be sure to include your full name and email address. All emailed submissions must also follow Step 2 and Step 3 as well.

Step 2:
Now that your video is posted on the Internet on YouTube,
you can submit it as a VideoFest ’09 contest entry!

1. Visit V100.com
   
2. Sign-in to your V100 account or sign-up to create one
3. Fill out the online submission form and be prepared to provide this information:
     a) Insert the link for your video posted at YouTube
     b) Your full name
     c) Names of any others shown in the video
     d) Your home address
     e) Your valid email address
     f) Your phone number
   
4. Download the Contest Release Form (one for you, the owner of the video, and one per person shown within your video as well)

Step 3:
Submit your signed parent consent form (Contest Release Form) to:

Via fax: 414-546-9654
Attn: Promotions Department

Via mail: V100.7 Attn: Promotions Department
12100 West Howard Ave.
Greenfield, WI 53228

In person: Rosalie Manor
4803 W. Burleigh St.
Milwaukee, WI 53210
Hours: 8am-5pm

Keep in mind that by submitting your video, you’re agreeing that you’ve followed our guidelines and you’re granting us the right to publish your entry. Be sure to get permission from your parent(s) to submit your video.

JUDGING

Judges will consider the following criterion when viewing and grading eligible video entries:

1. Content: Is the "message" engaging and appropriate to the theme of the contest?
   
   • Be sure the content of your video addresses the theme “Until I Say I Do, I Don’t.” Your video should express how you make positive choices to avoid the risks of sex before marriage and other risky or unhealthy behaviors including drug use or gang involvement.
     
   • The content should be appropriate for all audiences—i.e. a "G" rating.
     
2. Creativity: Is the idea shared innovative and creative?
   
• The judges will be looking at the power of your message and how you encourage others to make positive choices by explaining why it is important.
  
• Your video should show why remaining abstinent (not having sex, doing drugs, joining a gang, etc.) is important to you and should be to others.
  
3. Execution: Is the use of technology effective and used appropriately to get the "message" across to the audience?
   
   • It is recommended that you watch your own video and focus on the use of the video camera. Ask yourself:
     
     • Can we see the youth speaking?
       
     • Can we understand and hear the speaking?
       
     • Is the youth speaking clearly? i.e. no mumbling, excessive noise
       
4. Effect: Was the overall effect achieved in communicating to the audience?
   • It is recommended that you watch your video again. This time focus on how well you communicated your message. Ask yourself:
     • Is my voice too loud or too soft?
     • Is my speech too fast or too slow?
     • Are any flashcards or pictures used easy to read or see?
     • Is the message appropriate for all audiences i.e. "G"rating?

Remember to avoid using any copyrighted music or other copyrighted audio/visual materials.

Up to five individuals will be selected to judge eligible video entries based on the pre-established criterion and rating system. Judges will utilize these criteria to critique and rate each entry. Rating scores will be tallied and ranked. Comments will be taken into consideration to assist in any “tie” situations. Judges may or may not be employed by Rosalie Manor Community & Family Services, however each will likely have an affiliation with the organization.

The entries that earn the highest marks will be selected as the Grand Prize (1st Place), 2nd Place, 3rd Place, and 4th Place winners.

Winners will be posted at UntilISay.com between July 27 and August 2, 2009. The four prize winners will be awarded and notified during that time period. Winners will be advised at that time as to their options for claiming his/her prize.

LEGAL TERMS

By submitting your video, you’re agreeing that you’ve followed our guidelines, have obtained parental consent, and you’re granting us the right to publish your entry. Review the complete listing of Contest Rules & Regulations.