NBC Universal Digital Media Competition

New York City school students in grades 6-12 have the opportunity to create short videos addressing ways to improve our world.

Students working in teams of 2-4 members and a (teacher) coach are asked to submit a short (no more than 5 minutes) video project that addresses their vision for improving our world. Teams may consider the following categories but are not limited to their Vision of the Future and:

Community
Culture
Education
Environment/Going Green
Health
Media and Entertainment
Transportation

The video could be a short movie, a commercial or a public service announcement. Videos must be submitted as a full resolution Quick Time file burned on a CD/DVD.

To See the complete Rules go to: http://www.tqnyc.org/nbc/DM-RULES-2008.pdf

IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES

Registration Opens:	November 15, 2007
Registration Deadline:	March 3, 2008
Deadline for Project Entries:	April 7, 2008
Awards Ceremony:	June 2008

Prizes

FIRST PLACE award winning team members will each be presented with a DVD Camcorder. Their coaches will receive a certificate of purchase for $1000 and their school will receive a certificate of purchase for $1000. (certificates will be provided by a local vendor of computer hardware and software).

SECOND PLACE award winning team members will each be presented with Mini DV Digital Camcorder. Their coaches will receive a certificate of purchase for $500 and their school will receive a certificate of purchase for $500. (certificates will be provided by a local vendor of computer hardware and software).

THIRD PLACE award winning team members will each be presented with a Digital Camera. Their coaches will receive a certificate of purchase for $250 and their school will receive a certificate of purchase for $250. (certificates will be provided by a local vendor of computer hardware and software).

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