Young adults are invited to enter the Sustainable Communities Workshop Video Contest for their chance to win $100, and more! The winners will be announced during the 17th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop, on Nov. 01.
Task
Create a demonstration video showing how you reused or upcycled something rather than throw it away and how that benefited you and the environment.
Rules
- Contestants must live in Sarasota, Manatee, or Charlotte County.
- There will be up to three winners. Only one video submission per person or group (you can enter as a team).
- Video must be no more than 2 minutes.
- Video must be original content. Do not use copyrighted sounds or music in your submission.
- Video must address the stated task (above).
- Be creative.
Video Judging
- Content (20 points):
- Did the video show/explain how to upcycle an item?
- Did the contestant identify how upcycling the item benefited themselves and the environment?
- Video is no more than 2 minutes.
- Audio/visuals can use a variety of multimedia but should not be strictly a slideshow of images and must have been created for this contest.
- Technical Quality (10 points):
- Lighting: Can the subject be seen? Are they in a well-lit area?
- Sound: Can the speaker(s) be heard? Is there excessive background noise?
- Video Quality: Is the video stable (not shaky)?
- Editing: Are the transitions, if used, smooth? Do they cut speakers off mid-speech?
- Creativity (20 points):
- Did the contestant present an innovative use of videography, editing, materials and/or ideas?
Video Submission
Submit your video at: http://tiny.cc/ufsaraext_scwvid22
All submissions are due by Oct. 05.
*UPDATE* Due to the impacts of hurricane Ian, the deadline has been extended to Oct. 17. If you already submitted a video and would like to make changes, re-submission is allowed until Oct. 17.
The online submission form above includes a consent statement.
Prize
The winners will receive a *$100 gift card. All participants receive a certificate, a free ticket to the Sustainable Communities Workshop, and a reusable straw.
Resources
This web page lists a few free resources available for video editing.
Sustainable Communities Workshop
Participants of the video Contest receive free admission to this year’s Sustainable Communities Workshop, an annual event that brings community members together around sustainability. Residents, businesses, students, and others gather to learn from knowledgeable speakers and panel discussions. Registrants are welcome to attend in-person at the New College Harry Sudakoff Conference Center or participate virtually. Student tickets and financial assistance to attend are available. Visit the event website to learn more.
Questions?
For questions and assistance, about the contest or the workshop, please contact sustainability staff at SustainableSarasota@scgov.net or 941-861-5000.
*Gift cards will be provided by the Sustainable Communities Workshop fiscal host, Transition Sarasota.
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