Second Annual "Protect our Wetlands, Protect Ourselves"

Environmental Video Competition

- 2009 CALL FOR VIDEO SUBMISSIONS -

Use your creative talent to help restore the Gulf of Mexico's coast and communities.  Enter the Gulf Restoration Network and Charitable Film Network's "Protect our Wetlands, Protect Ourselves" Video Competition.  Make a short film (of no more than 7 minutes) about the environmental challenges facing Gulf Coast communities as they work to recover from the devastating 2005 and 2008 hurricane seasons.

The best submissions, from (1) students (Grades 5-12) and (2) the general community, will be featured on the GRN's website.  Grand prize winners in both of these categories will win over $1,000 in cash and prizes, with runners up and second runners up recieving over $300 in cash and prizes.  Prizes include 2 VIP tickets to the Voodoo Music Experience in New Orleans and more!  Submissions must cover one of the following themes: wetlands protection and restoration , coastal forest conservation , "The Dead Zone", clean and healthy water, sustainable fisheries, global warming and its effects on the Gulf Coast, or other topics developed in coordination with the GRN or our member groups.

The DEADLINE for submissions is July 30, 2009.

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TAKE ACTION!  Enter your video today. For more information scroll down or Contact Aaron Viles at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it - phone: 1-504-525-1528 ext. 207

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

1. All entries must feature one of the following pre-selected themes of:
   (1.) wetlands protection and restoration
   (2.) coastal forest conservation
   (3.) "The Dead Zone"
   (4.) clean and healthy water
   (5.) sustainable fisheries
   (6.) global warming and its effects on the Gulf Coast
   (7.) other topics developed in coordination with the GRN or any of our member groups.

2. All entries must be submitted in DVD NTSC format. 

3. All entries must be clearly marked with title. Title should be displayed on the DVD as well as on the accompanying case.

4. No copyrighted material may be used in contest submissions without written approval of the lawful owner of the material.

5. All cast and crew members must be credited properly on the video. 

6. There are no language or geographic restrictions. However, if a language other than English is spoken, subtitles must be used.

7. There is no entry fee or maximum number of entries per contestant. 

8. A completed  entry form 37.54 Kb must accompany each submission.  More than one film may be submitted per DVD. However, separate entry forms must be submitted for each film and each title should be clearly marked on the DVD.
9. Submissions will be judged in two categories:

• Student (Youth - Grades 6 to 12)
• Community (the General Public / non-students)

Winners will be selected by a panel of judges consisting of:

• Representatives from the GRN and the Charitable Film Network. 

ENTRY DEADLINE:

The GRN must receive your postmarked submission(s) no later than July 30, 2009.  All contest submissions become the property of the Gulf Restoration Network and will not be returned.

Mail your entry form and a DVD copy of your video that offers a positive call to action on one of the six GRN contest themes to:

Gulf Restoration Network
P.O. Box 2245
New Orleans, LA 70176

You may also hand deliver your submission between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday - Friday, at the Gulf Restoration Network's New Orleans Office:

338 Baronne Street, Suite 200
New Orleans, LA 70112

For more information: Contact Aaron Viles at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 504-525-1528 ext. 207

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