Thought I would share this for anyone who may be interested, could be a good way to earn some cash.
Cinéma Prospérité, a film competition sponsored by the Social Equity Venture Fund, strives to change the dialogue by infusing the worlds imagination with new imagery, imagery that focuses on the solution. We invite you to take an active role in reshaping how people view other parts of the world, and even their own backyard.
What are the guidelines for the video?
Cinéma Prospérité is open for submissions. This competition is actively seeking short films (2-5 minutes) that use the power of film to expand our experience and shape our understanding of the world around us. Videos should be suitable to be posted online in forums such as MySpace TV, YouTube, etc. The video should use the best film techniques to showcase the story of an entrepreneur to show the story of what odds this person has overcome, what impact they have had on the world, and how theyve managed to achieve their goals. Profiled entrepreneurs should be engaging in for-profit, sustainable and ethical business practices.
Who can participate?
Anyone can participate. The competition is not limited to filmmakers of a certain age, location, or set of professional qualifications. We encourage anyone with an enterprise-based solution to poverty story to tell, and an interest in the medium of film to apply. We especially encourage film students and independent filmmakers; we also encourage collaborations between filmmakers and non-traditional partners: business people, academics, and others. We seek global perspectives, and especially welcome films profiling entrepreneurs in emerging markets by filmmakers in emerging markets. But ultimately, we seek a compelling story about a for-profit entrepreneur told in a powerful way.
What is the prize?
A grand prize of $20,000 will be awarded to the top-ranked video: $10,000 to the filmmaker, and $10,000 to the profiled entrepreneur. A second prize of $10,000 ($5,000 to the filmmaker and $5,000 to the profiled entrepreneur), and a third prize of $5,000 ($2,500 to the filmmaker and $2,500 to the profiled entrepreneur) will also be awarded.
How are videos judged?
The online Cinéma Prospérité community will be able to view and judge the videos; the online community will vote and select five finalists. To become a member of the online community, you must register. An expert jury including experts in entertainment, business, and economic development will award the final prizes.
What is the timeline?
Submissions will be accepted for six months from May 15 to November 15, 2008. Judging will happen online from November 15, 2008 November 30, 2008. The winning videos will be announced on December 7, 2008.
More info on the Cinéma Prospérité contest
Submit a video to compete in the Cinéma Prospérité contest and see current contestants' entries
Cinéma Prospérité, a film competition sponsored by the Social Equity Venture Fund, strives to change the dialogue by infusing the worlds imagination with new imagery, imagery that focuses on the solution. We invite you to take an active role in reshaping how people view other parts of the world, and even their own backyard.
What are the guidelines for the video?
Cinéma Prospérité is open for submissions. This competition is actively seeking short films (2-5 minutes) that use the power of film to expand our experience and shape our understanding of the world around us. Videos should be suitable to be posted online in forums such as MySpace TV, YouTube, etc. The video should use the best film techniques to showcase the story of an entrepreneur to show the story of what odds this person has overcome, what impact they have had on the world, and how theyve managed to achieve their goals. Profiled entrepreneurs should be engaging in for-profit, sustainable and ethical business practices.
Who can participate?
Anyone can participate. The competition is not limited to filmmakers of a certain age, location, or set of professional qualifications. We encourage anyone with an enterprise-based solution to poverty story to tell, and an interest in the medium of film to apply. We especially encourage film students and independent filmmakers; we also encourage collaborations between filmmakers and non-traditional partners: business people, academics, and others. We seek global perspectives, and especially welcome films profiling entrepreneurs in emerging markets by filmmakers in emerging markets. But ultimately, we seek a compelling story about a for-profit entrepreneur told in a powerful way.
What is the prize?
A grand prize of $20,000 will be awarded to the top-ranked video: $10,000 to the filmmaker, and $10,000 to the profiled entrepreneur. A second prize of $10,000 ($5,000 to the filmmaker and $5,000 to the profiled entrepreneur), and a third prize of $5,000 ($2,500 to the filmmaker and $2,500 to the profiled entrepreneur) will also be awarded.
How are videos judged?
The online Cinéma Prospérité community will be able to view and judge the videos; the online community will vote and select five finalists. To become a member of the online community, you must register. An expert jury including experts in entertainment, business, and economic development will award the final prizes.
What is the timeline?
Submissions will be accepted for six months from May 15 to November 15, 2008. Judging will happen online from November 15, 2008 November 30, 2008. The winning videos will be announced on December 7, 2008.
More info on the Cinéma Prospérité contest
Submit a video to compete in the Cinéma Prospérité contest and see current contestants' entries
