SAR YOUTH VIDEO CONTEST
INTRODUCTION
The National Society Sons of the American Revolution (NSSAR) is developing a SAR Youth Video Contest to promote education, research, and creative expression regarding the American Revolution for high school-age participants. This contest is open to all high school students (9th through 12th grades) attending public, parochial, home, or private high schools. This contest is also open to participants of equivalent age in organizations such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Children of the American Revolution, and other youth organizations recognized by the NSSAR Council of Youth Programs.
RULES AND GUIDELINES
The subject of the entry should focus on an event, personality, document, or topic about the American Revolution. Emphasis on the 250th anniversary of the Revolution is recommended.
Entries must contain ORIGINAL content. Content must be based on scholarly research of the presented topic. Content may not violate copyright laws.
Video presentation must be three to five minutes in content length. Credit or references will not count toward the video content length.
Entries may be submitted in the following formats: MP4, MOV, WMV, AVI
The style, approach, and perspective are not limited. The entry may be a documentary, dramatization, interview, advertisement, etc. Creativity is encouraged.
While some creative license is permitted, historical accuracy is essential. For example, a conversation that never occurred may be acceptable but must adhere to currently known historical facts.
A minimum of three references is required. All references should be cited in the end credits and on the application form.
All entries are judged blind to the identity and home location of the contestant.
Entries may be submitted by a single contestant or by a group. Any group project will be considered a single entry, and only one award and cash prize (if any) will be presented per entry.
Contestants must submit two versions of their entry. One version should contain full titles, end credits, and the creator(s)/contestant(s) name. The second version may contain full titles and end credits, but all references to the creator(s)/contestant(s) must be absent. End title credit for the contestant(s) for additional contributions (e.g., as an actor) may be included, provided it does not indicate the identity of the individual(s) as a contestant(s).
Contestants understand and agree their entry video may be shown at SAR meetings or other events. It may also be posted on various websites and available for public viewing. Therefore, contestants must read, understand, and sign the Youth Programs Release Form. In addition, ALL INDIVIDUALS appearing in the video entry must also sign and submit the Youth Programs Release Form. A parent/guardian MUST SIGN if the individual is a minor.
The Sons of the American Revolution is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization prohibited from endorsing or promoting any political party, candidate, or position. Therefore, all contest entries must likewise refrain from including any political content.
JUDGING CRITERIA
Historical Content
General Presentation
Impression and Creativity
Audio and Visual Presentation
Production
Contest Rules Compliance
4. CONTEST PRIZES FOR SAR VIDEO CONTEST At the state level, the following area:
First Prize: $150
Second Prize: $100
Third Prize: $50
5. WHERE AND WHEN TO SUBMIT
Submissions are made at the chapter level. Click here to find your local chapter.
The deadline for submission of entries at the Chapter level shall be February 1st.
Final State-level judging and selection of winners will be announced March 15th.
