Student Video Contest - What are the details?

Eligible Participants:

• Are in 6^th-12^th grade as of fall 2020.
• Are enrolled in a public, private, charter, or home school in Multnomah, Clackamas, or Washington County (Washington State students: find your contest at stormwaterpartners.com/video-contest).

Video Entries:

• Must be exactly 55 or 25 seconds long.
• Must focus on one of the subjects listed at theriverstartshere.org/video-contest.
• Must be factually accurate.
• Must be viewable on YouTube with a minimum resolution of 720p.
• Must be submitted via completed application form.

Finalists:

• Entries that meet the video entry criteria will be selected as finalists.
• To remain eligible, finalists must submit signed waivers and photo releases and upload an MP4 file of their entry by the deadline.

Winners and Prizes:

• $500 prizes will be awarded to each of four categories:
  • 1. Clean Water Actions
  • 2. Community Storytelling
  • 3. BIPOC Filmmaker
  • 4. People’s Choice
• Winning videos will be edited for branding and used in the RCCRS summer 2021 water health campaign. Use may include distribution via social media and other channels. 

Dates and Deadlines:

• May 20, 2021: applications due
• June 4, 2021: finalists notified
• June 11, 2021: deadline for finalists to submit MP4 files
• June 14-21, 2021: social media campaigning for People’s Choice award open
• July 1, 2021: winners notified and press release distributed
• Summer 2021: winning videos used in RCCRS water health campaign
• Fall 2021: winning videos screened during Portland EcoFilm Festival