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. (more…)
21st Nov
Hanukkah/Jewish Video Contest – $500 – Over 18 y.o. – No Duration Specified – Due November 23, 2009
20th Nov
Video Volunteer “Hunger in America” – Featured on Youtube – Over 18 y.o. – Under 3 minutes – Due: November 21st, 2009
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 your work (and your favorite org) to a huge audience.
VidOpp Note: This contest does not meet our standard for inclusion because it does not have a prize with monetary value. We have posted it only because it is for a good cause. Participating is akin to donating your work. Your feedback on this type of contest is welcome in the comments. (more…)
18th Nov
Filmaka: Snicker Challenge – $5000×5 – Over 18 y.o. – 30 seconds – Due: November 27th, 2009
The want you to write a pitch for a 30 second film that tells a fantastic story in which SNICKERS® Brand plays a role. We are not looking for a “commercial,” we’re looking for original, authentic and entertaining SNICKERS® Brand content which your audience will engage with, enjoy, and pass along to friends for their enjoyment. We’re not giving you a premise, an outline, any characters, locations or events. What we’re giving you is the brand identity for the SNICKERS® Bar and how the candy bar should be portrayed onscreen.
17th Nov
Colorado Snow at First Sight – 3 month trip – Over 21 y.o. – 60 seconds – Due: November 22nd, 2009
It’s true. Three months. All-expenses paid. A spectacular winter in Colorado, where the snow is legendary, and the fun is round-the-clock. Skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, hot-tubbing, night-clubbing, snow-filled days and starry nights.
And it can all be yours if you’re voted as one of three winners who’ll fall in love with Snow at First Sight.
Shoot Your Video
Shoot your 60-second video on your phone. Shoot it on your video camera. Shoot it on a million dollar film camera. We don’t care. We only care that it rocks. And you want your peers to care. Because after you make your video showing us just how much you want to fall in love with Snow at First Sight, you’ll come back here and post it. And if it gets enough votes, you guessed it … you’re heading for an incredible adventure in Colorado.
14th Nov
Reel Insights: The Most Generous Person I Know – $2000 – Open to all – 4 to 6 minutes – EXTENDED: November 23th, 2009
Who’s the most generous person you know? SHOW viewers how AND why. What are the root causes of this person’s generosity? Dig deep. Why are others, even those who admire this person, not as generous? Think. Dig. Explore. What are the rewards of generosity? What are the costs (and yes, there are costs, not simply financial)? SHOW us UNUSUAL acts of generosity (not simply financial — generosity of spirit, time, generous acts, etc.). What are the limits to this person’s ability to be generous (and yes, even Mother Theresa had limits)? How does the person decide on where to put those limits are, and how do live with the fact that they need to impose them? How does the generosity of this individual affect people around him or her? What message does this individual have for all of us?
13th Nov
Chili’s Baby Back Ribs – $1000 – Over 18 y.o. – 30 seconds – Due: November 23rd, 2009
Once you’ve had Chili’s better than-ever Baby Back Ribs your life will never be the same. Tell the world about it in your own jingle. (more…)
11th Nov
Genius Rocket Animated Tutorial – $4000 – Open to all -20 to 40 seconds – Due: November 30th, 2009
GeniusRocket wants to showcase the services it offers but explain “How and Why our platform works” through a 60 second animated video tutorial. The video should be directed at potential clients so they can easily comprehend how GeniusRocket’s business business model works. (more…)
11th Nov
Dewmocracy – Mountain Dew Commercial Funding – Over 18 y.o. – 12 Seconds – Due: November 30th, 2009
Mountain Dew asked their biggest fans to band together and create the next DEW, from the flavors to the TV ads. Now’s your chance to get involved. Create A DEW Spot!
Direct, shoot and edit a 12-second DEW spot that shows off your skills. (more…)
10th Nov
Magical Memories Nutcracker Video Contest – Trip to Colorado – Over 18 y.o. – 65 seconds – Due: November 29th, 2009
San Francisco Ballet invites you to celebrate 65 years of Nutcracker in America by creating your own Nutcracker-inspired video! Be sure to enter for a chance to win one of the fabulous prizes.
Reenact or re-imagine a magical scene from Nutcracker OR create a video depicting your favorite magical Nutcracker memory.
9th Nov
Southwest Airlines – Trip to Vegas – Over 21 y.o. – 60 seconds – Due: November 16th, 2009
Participants may enter by submitting a short video addressing the theme “What Would You Do For $100?” in which they detail their personal expression of what they would do for $100.
