Black and Latino Men Read (BLMR) Annual Short Video Contest
Background: Since 2015, Tate’s Consulting Services-LLC, (TCS) has been promoting reading through its Black and Latino Men Read bi-annual (February/October) essay contest. I am excited to announce that in April, 2018, TCS is initiating an annual short video contest. Both contests support TCS’ mission of promoting literacy to under-served communities.
Participant Requirements:
Young men and women students enrolled in high school or a two or four-year college/university may enter the contest. Students are required to be 14 to 26 years of age.
Short Video Entry Requirements:
The short video must answer the question: Why read?The short video, either documentary, experimental or narrative, must be a minimum of 1 minute and no more than 3 minutes in length.
Students may use music but are required to provide copyright usage documentation.
How to Submit Your video:
Students will upload their videos to YouTube/Vimeo or any popular video sharing site. You may submit your video link to blackandlatinomenread@gmail.com on or before April 30th. (No late entries will be accepted.)
Criteria:
The short video clearly answers the questions: “Why read?”The content of the video targets high school and college students.
The video is creative and innovative in its visual presentation.
Contest Awards:
1st Award: $500.004 runner-up entries will receive consolation awards totaling $50 each.
Notification: TCS will notify the winning and runner up entrants by May 15th. The winner and runner-up entries will be posted on TCS website at www.mytcs.net