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11/21/2009.Great news, we have restored and upgraded our video contest calendar page. Please check it out and enjoy the new way to stay on top of video contests. Bookmark It
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11/21/2009.The media industry is dying for new audience analytics capabilities, after relying for decades on the Nielsen ratings: “In the past one-and-a-half years there has been a geometric increase in consumers’ access to the Internet for video, and the metrics market has not kept up,” Wurtzel said. Though little more than 2 percent of television viewing is [...]
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11/21/2009.[ November 23, 2009; 8:00 pm; ] We are looking for that “viral video” that is going to capture the spirit of Hanukkah or the essence of being Jewish. Win $500 and have your video become the next viral sensation this holiday season. We are looking for a short video to capture this sentiment and holiday spirit in a fun, good spirited sort of [...]
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11/21/2009.Hollywood is tryinghard not to get thrashed like the music industry – now they are cutting deals for digital movie distribution in sales and rentals: Online video streaming and digital downloads should nearly triple to a $753 million North American market in 5 years, still a 5 percent sliver of DVD sales in 2008. But, analysts [...]
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11/21/2009.[ December 31, 2009; 8:00 pm; ] Looking for compelling videos that educate people on the importance of early detection and getting screened for one or all of the following cancers: Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer or Skin Cancer. Your video can focus on one cancer or can be of a general nature to encourage people to get screened for all three of [...]
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11/21/2009.[ November 21, 2009; 8:00 pm; ] Video Volunteers is a simple way for you to help raise awareness for causes you care about, and compete for recognition of your work on the YouTube homepage. Each month, the channel will feature a different relevant issue on the Video Volunteers channel with a new guest curator, and you could have the opportunity to showcase [...]
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11/21/2009.YouTube announced an experiment that would give viewers of a select number of videos the opportunity to forward through pre-roll spots. Google is opting-in advertisers running video campaigns via AdWords for the test. It will display a small text option in the right-hand corner of the viewer, reading, “Skip this ad.” Clicking that text takes users [...]
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11/21/2009.[ December 31, 2009; 8:00 pm; ] What’s a Bee FF? It’s simple. It’s someone very special in your life. Someone you think about when they’re not around. Someone who makes life a little sweeter when they are around! It could be a friend or relative or someone you see every day at work or in school. It could even be a [...]
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11/21/2009Patheos “Faith on Campus” – $2500 – Over 18 y.o. – 30 seconds to 5 minutes – Due: January 31st, 2009.[ January 31, 2010; 8:00 pm; ] To apply, you must submit a video that falls into one of these three categories: "Why I Am A _______ " (Christian, Jew, Muslim, Atheist, etc.) "How I Live My Faith On Campus" "Rituals & Practices Of My Faith" Your video must be longer than 30 seconds but no longer than 5 minutes. Get creative! Contest only open to US [...]
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- Jan 1 - Jan 1Winterville NCMONTHLY CONTEST. Contest is sponsored by productions seeking new projects and writing talent.
- Jan 1 - Jan 1If you aren't making money off of your videos or short films yet, you need to register at artisticpursuit.org and enter our monthly video contests. We have 3 winners every month and your film/video may be featured in an upcoming magazine release. Register today for free at http://www.artisticpursuit.org to start making money and getting great exposure!
- Jan 12 - Dec 31Calling all Hunting Footage At the end of the year we'll be giving away a free hunt where the Christensen Outdoors crew will film and later air your hunt for our television show!
- Feb 13 - Dec 5Create a 30-second Public Service Announcement (PSA) promoting how young adults can save money by being Energy Smart through energy efficiency and conservation. The goal of the contest is for the general public to create videos that show how energy efficiency helps Americans save money.
- Mar 17 - Dec 31This contest is completely wide open. Anyone with a hilarious or highly creative idea can submit their videos. Are you an amateur comedian trying to make a name for yourself? Are you experienced comedian that is just looking for some easy money? Are you just a normal person wanting your 15 minutes of fame?
- Apr 8 - Dec 31Upload a short video of you showing why you are Hip Hop!
- Apr 8 - Dec 5Create a 30-second Public Service Announcement (PSA) promoting how young adults can save money by being Energy Smart through energy efficiency and conservation.
- Apr 13 - Dec 15Just send us a video showing us why you need to escape to paradise and you just might get a chance to go to the most romantic place on earth. Celebrities have made Bora Bora their own private playground and now you could too. So get crazy, get creative but most of all get going and send us that video!
- May 4 - Nov 30Have fun boxing your friends and family while sharing the quality of Black Box Wines. Share our award-winning wines with your friends and capture their reaction on video. Upload your 2 minute entry to win big prizes. $2,000 cash prize awarded each month and a grand prize of $10,000 plus. Now THAT buys a lot of wine!
- Jul 13 - Dec 31This is a skill contest, whereby individuals choosing to participate pay a $75 contest entry fee, and contestants must submit a video on the topic: What Inspires You? Videos must be no longer than 3 minutes.
- Aug 28 - Dec 28InnoCentive seeks a video with a theme: "Unlimited Possibilities: InnoCentive Solvers Changing the World" that will target the global InnoCentive Solver community and show potential Solvers how they too can make a difference. There will be three winning videos chosen by InnoCentive. The award for the 1st place will be $7,500, and $1,500 and $1,000 for the 2nd and 3rd places, respectively. All winning videos will be used in future marketing campaigns, and the Winning Solvers may be asked to participate in promotions on behalf of InnoCentive.
- Sep 22 - Feb 28AMD Alliance International is hosting a video contest. Individuals are invited to create and submit videos of no longer than 3 minutes that will communicate in the most creative and visually interesting ways, the impact of AMD(age-related macular degeneration). Videos will be judged on originality, creativity, effectiveness, production quality and YouTube hits. Three winners will be selected. A Grand Prize winner will be awarded $10,000 US dollars. Second place will receive $2,000 and third place will receive $1,000.
- Sep 30 - Oct 30We’re asking anyone and everyone to create a short video that communicates the essence of the Wirefly brand. Anything goes. * Come up with a catchy cell phone jingle or rap about Wirefly. * Showcase Wirefly’s huge selection of phone deals in a unique way. * Stand in your room and scream from the top of your lungs how much you love Wirefly!
- Oct 1 - Dec 1Win $5000!! Show us your vision for the future of humanity– Imagine a world in which we settle disputes with intelligence instead of warfare, establish a long-term sustainable relationship with the environment, and care for each other as if borders no longer existed.
- Oct 12 - Nov 1Submit a short video promoting MyBargainBuddy for a chance to win $250-$1000.
- Oct 19 - Dec 4The Z-CoiL Footwear company is launching a contest via YouTube looking for creative and compelling 30-second videos about their unusual and pain-relieving shoes. Valuable prizes will be awarded to the top three entries: GRAND PRIZE: $2,500 cash and 3 pairs of Z-CoiL® shoes 2nd PLACE: $1,000 cash and 2 pairs of Z-CoiL® shoes 3rd PLACE: $500 cash and 1 pair of Z-CoiL® shoes
- Oct 28 - Dec 16What: Livin' Digi Video Sweepstakes Where: http://livindigi.com/ When: Deadline is December 16, 2009 (But we'll be promoting entries that we like along the way, so submit yours early if you want us to help get your name out there!) Why: Win a Digi Life Package that includes a netbook, a Livescribe Pulse Smartpen, a Timbuk2 bag, a Lexar JumpDrive, and more! How: Just upload a video that shows how you live digi. It can be funny or serious, fabulous or silly, short or series worthy, just as long as its digi!
- Nov 12 - Dec 31Your commercial can be anything you like, we only ask one thing – be funny. Humorous entrants will receive special recognition and be weighted more heavily for winning consideration. Other than that – go nuts! The only requirement is that the cut is a promotion for EDIUS software and uses humor. Grand Prize: A full-production and post production kit including: * HP ProBook Laptop Loaded with EDIUS Nonlinear Editing Software * Panasonic HDC-HS250K Videocamera * LaCie d2 Quadra External Drive (1 TB)
- Nov 16 - Nov 24From Tongal.com: $1,600 “Ride The Bull” 8 Second Video Competition Because their official logo is a bull, Tongal, a new up-and-coming online video competition website, has decided to take that theme a step further by asking people to “Ride the Bull” and create an 8 second video that explains how great Tongal is.
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