The number of viewers watching successful viral videos has exceeded many people’s expectations regarding the potential cultural impact of online video. Visible Measures has compiled and categored the data relating to the Web’s largest video campaigns. (more…)
31st May
Koons Tv Commercial – $500 – Over 18 y.o. – 30 seconds – Due: August 15, 2009
Create an original, humorous 30-second Koons TV Commercial that visually contains “koons.com” and our slogan “We’re Gonna Wow Ya!”. (more…)
30th May
Google Analytics on YouTube Videos
Google is giving content publishers another way to track YouTube viewership metrics inside of Google Analytics, including bounce rates, page views, stay time, and whether certain users are coming back for more. (more…)
30th May
The Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition – $500 – Over 18 y.o. – Under 90 seconds – Due: June 12th, 2009
The Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition (SVTC) wants you to create a fun and fresh video that informs people about the growing problem of highly toxic e-waste and encourages them to use responsible recyclers. (more…)
30th May
First Person America – $500 – Open to all – Under 5 minutes – EXTENDED: July 15th, 2009
Announcing….A national competition seeking the best videos describing how individuals, families and communities are managing during these hard times. Inspired by the artists of the WPA, who documented the experiences of Americans in every part of the country, First Person Arts is asking artists to help craft the first draft of the history of our era by capturing, on video, the stories of America and its people during these difficult times. Our goal is to gather stories from all 50 states. (more…)
29th May
Mystery Man on Film: Character Goals
This is a very interesting article on screenwriting. While written from the point of view of a feature film script, I think you can easily take the same concept and translate it to a short video. It may be more challenging to establish character goals and a connection with the audience in 30-60 seconds, but it is just as important. (more…)
29th May
DepicT! ‘09 – £2000 – Open to all – Under 90 seconds – Due: September 9th, 2009
DepicT! seeks to uncover emerging filmmaking talent which evidences originality, imagination and the ability to engage the audience in 90 seconds or less.
The deadline for entries is 1700hrs (BST) on Mon 7 Sept ’09.
Main DepicT! ’09 Award: £2000 cash and UK distribution of the winning film through the Digital Screen Network thanks to Arts Alliance*Shooting People DepicT! ’09
Audience Award: a lifetime membership to and bundle of goodies from Shooting People, plus UK distribution of the winning film through the Digital Screen Network thanks to Arts Alliance
British Special Mention Award: a special package of support which will both promote the winning 90-second film and further Develop the filmmaker’s skills
- A tailored 6-month package of industry support from BAFTA, including mentoring and free access to BAFTA’s Learning & Events programme
- A place on a short course at the National Film and Television School in 2010
- The British Council will automatically accept the winning film unto its International Film Festivals Support scheme, offering up to three travel Grants if the work is selected
- Lifetime membership to Shooting People, plus e-mentoring from senior SP Members
- UK distribution of the winning film through the Digital Screen Network thanks to Arts Alliance
- British Special Mention Award is open to UK productions only. Films are only eligible if they have a substantial British contribution in the following areas: director, producer, writer, principal cast and crew, production company, finance. To indicate your film’s eligibility for this award, please select “UK” as the country of production in the registration process.
*DepicT! ’09 Shortlist
- Film exposure and promotion through depict.org, at Encounters Short Film Festival (17 – 22 Nov ’09) and on BBC New Film Network
- An Encounters Network Delegates pass with all the trimmings, including tickets to the popular DepicT! showcase and the prestigious Encounters Awards Ceremony
- Opportunities to apply for travel bursaries to attend Encounters
- A one-year subscription to Shooting People
29th May
Before and Happy After Hyland’s – Flip Video Camcorder – Over 18 y.o. – Under 90 seoconds – Due: September 15th, 2009
Babies shouldn’t have to suffer needlessly through the pain and irritation of the teething process. Hyland’s Teething Tablets and NEW Teething Gel offer your child a solution to the pain. We want to capture how great a baby feels after application of Hyland’s Teething Tablets and/or Teething Gel. (more…)
28th May
Best Online Video Sites Reviewed
28th May
All in Pyjamas Video Contest – 5000 euros – Open to all – Under 60 seconds – Due: July 15th, 2009
In order to promote its summer offer, Ibis wants to put everyone in pyjamas, still asleep, who seem irresistiblyattracted by the hotel. To accentuate this originality and to create a buzz around this offer, we give you total freedom ( almost) to create videos of people in pyjamas in all situations possible. It could be you, your friends, your family… (more…)
