FAQS
Can anyone enter?
Any Washington high school student who is 14 or older may enter the Litter and It Will Hurt competition. If you wish to enter your video in a DECA competition, you must be a DECA member as of December 14, 2007 until the end of the school year.
What should my entry be?
Your entry must be a :15 or :30 commercial about Litter and It Will Hurt sponsored by Washington State Department of Ecology. For more information about the initiative, click here. Your commercial should communicate to 16-24 year olds about how litter and unsecured truck loads can harm people on Washington roadways.
For more information about your entry and entering, click on how to enter.
When is the contest?
The contest will run through January 31, 2008.
What could I win?
If you win, your commercial will air in Washington State on popular cable networks such as MTV, Comedy Central, ESPN and more! Plus, you could win a party to celebrate your win with up to 50 people! Runner Up and Most Popular prizes include scholarships.
Do you have anything to help me produce my entry?
Review the tools in the Toolbox to help you build your commercial.
I want my friends in my commercial. Is that OK?
You must get permission to use the likeness or performance of anyone in your video. In fact, you will need to fax or upload your releases before your videos can be uploaded on the site. Please check the toolbox for the appropriate releases and the fax sheet needed for sending the releases. Uploading instructions are on the entry page. Videos will be uploaded once we have your releases and the video content is reviewed.
Can I want to use a song I downloaded to my MP3 in my commercial?
All copyright laws apply. Your entry will be excluded from competition if you use any material that is copyrighted. Ask an advisor before you include music, other people’s photos or video or ideas, etc.
What else do I need to do?
Get creative! This is your opportunity to shine!
How are the winners determined?
A panel of judges consisting of members from the Washington State Department of Ecology, Washington DECA, Comcast Spotlight, and Sharp Hartwig consulting firm will choose the winners for this competition.
The judges will score each entry based on the following criteria:
1. Would this video make people stop littering, or secure loads?
2. Does this video successfully incorporate the Litter and It Will Hurt campaign themes?
3. How creative is this video in delivering the message to 16-24 year olds?
The judges will select five finalists, and from these finalists, a grand prize winner will be selected.
Winner of Most Popular video will be determined based on the number of views and votes. |
