BFLW VIDEO CONTEST RULES

Video arguably is the most powerful form of communication because of its use of multiple senses and ability to reach the viewer intellectually and emotionally. We have developed a video contest to help the Pro-life message spread further than just typical thesis projects which seldom get read outside of the writer and judge. We have developed two categories for this contest.

Produce a 2 to 6 minute video about “The Option of Adoption”

1. Biblical – Bible proof using references (KJV) and/or Bible analogies.
2. Personal – Referencing true or based on true stories from personal or other’s experiences.

Rules

• Must submit a video link (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) or use a file sharing service to send a copy of your video (dropbox.com, Google Drive, etc.) to Baptist for Life
• Submission of 720p or higher resolution preferred but will accept standard definition
• Video submitter must be the owner of all media or written permission from media copyright owner submitted to Baptist for Life

Judging Guidelines

• 25% technical skills
  - Camera work
  - Editing
  - Lighting
• 25% story
  - Acting
  - Directing
  - Scripting (Story depth, Story flow)
  - Music fits with story (if any music)
• 40% content
  - Clarity of Pro-life message
  - Strength of Pro-life message
• 10% artist statement
  - Clarity of video purpose
  - Grammar
• 1% will be docked for every 5 seconds a video exceeds the stated length guidelines

Disqualification

• • Use copy righted music without submitting permission from the musician and composer
  • Use another individual’s or company’s work without permission from the artist(s)
  • Use inappropriate content including

- Glorification of drug and alcohol use
- Sexual or suggested sexual content
- Approving of racial or gender discrimination
- Promotion of unlawful acts