Louisiana Teen Video Challenge 2016
Create a video promoting the Summer Reading Program at the public library for 2016, and you could win $150! Create a short Public Service Announcement (PSA), using the theme Get in the Game - Read. You could be the Louisiana Teen Video Winner in the national Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) Get in the Game - Read Teen Video Challenge 2016. Teens all across America will see your video.
Who can enter?
• Any Louisiana residents aged 13 -18
• You can create the video on your own or work with other teenagers as a team.
How do I enter?
1. Get the Entry Form here and print it out. Read all instructions provided on the entry form and read the rules listed below.
2. Explore the resources link http://www.cslpreads.org/2016-teen-video-challenge/ There are online tutorials for how to make a video. Here is one basic tutorial from Page Turner Adventures. To see the previous year’s winning videos go to: http://www.cslpreads.org/programs/teen-program/teen-video-challenge/
3. Create a 30 – 90 second video that encourages teens to read and use libraries this summer. Be sure to use the concept of Get in the Game READ and libraries as the main focus of your video.
4. Title your video: “2065 TVC-LA- Unique Name” (same as Entry Form) Please choose a Unique Name that does not include your real name (example: 2016 TVC - LA - Krypton23).
5. Upload your video to YouTube.com or Vimeo.com.
6. Complete your Entry Form. Download, print and fill out the Model Release form(s) completely.
7. Mail or deliver the forms to your local public library, the library listed on your entry form, by April 1, 2016.
Questions? Contact your local public library.
What can I win?
CSLP will review all state winners during April 2016. In the spring of 2016, CSLP will award each CSLP approved State Teen Video Challenge Winner $150. Their local public library will receive prizes worth at least $50 from CSLP and Upstart. All prizes are provided by the CSLP.
If your video is chosen as the winner, you will be contacted and asked to mail a copy of your video as a DVD to the Louisiana State Teen Video Challenge Representative. (Preferred formats: .wmv or DVD video with a minimum 640 x 480 aspect ratio.)
A complete list of state winners, along with videos, will be posted on the CSLP website. The Louisiana State winner and finalists will be posted on the State Library website.
What rules do I need to follow?
Eligibility:
The “2016 Teen Video Challenge” is open only to legal U.S. residents aged 13 to 18 applying through the state where they reside. Participants are ineligible if directly related to the panel of judges for the contest. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Rules.
Each participant or group may submit one video per entry. Signed Model Release form(s) must be included with each entry. All submissions must be received by April 1, 2016 to the library named on your entry form. Late entries will not be accepted. A DVD of the video will be requested from the state winner.
Terms and Conditions:
All music and artwork must be created by the entrant or be in the public domain and must be specified as such on the entry form. NOTE: Audio is subject to copyright. Entries that do not have original audio or audio that is in the public domain will be rejected. Videos must be original and made entirely by teen entrants. CSLP (and all CSLP member affiliates) have the permission to use the "2016 Teen Video Challenge" submissions, including all work created and all intellectual property embodied therein, as per the Model Release form.
Video Criteria for Acceptance:
All videos must
- Be 30 to 90 seconds.
- Promote the idea of using public libraries and reading.
- Include your interpretation of the 2016 CSLP teen slogan Get in the Game - Read.
- Be designed for use at any library.
- Be appropriate for viewing by audiences of all ages.
Video will be judged on the following criteria:
- Creativity
- Message clarity and relevance
- Motivation and inspiration
- Overall impact
Louisiana Librarians with questions please contact Angela Germany, Children and Teen Services Consultant at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (225) 342-4931.
