U V I D E O C H A L L E N G E E N T RY F O R M A N D R U L E S
The Minnesota Department of Health invites middle school and high school students to create and produce a
30-second video to spread the word that tanning is risky and enter a competition to win prizes.
CONTEST ENTRY FORM
Video director name:
Phone:
E-mail:
Age:
Grade:
School
City
Video Title: (must match YouTube video title)
How did you hear about the UVideo Challenge? School Youth Organization Friend Other:
What are the prizes?
Challenge Champion – Judges choice $1,000 | First place – online voting $1,000 | Second place - $500
Selection of winning videos
A team of judges will choose the Challenge Champion video before online voting begins. Then they will select videos to
compete in online voting for first and second place. These videos will be featured on the UVideo Challenge website where
the online voting will occur. Both the Challenge Champion and the first place winner will receive a $1,000 prize, to be
split 50/50 with the winner’s school. The video receiving the second largest number of votes will receive $500 – also split
50/50. Be creative! Videos can be funny or serious, but should focus on educating young people about the harmful effects
of ultraviolet (UV) light, both from the sun and from tanning beds.
The judges will select the Challenge Champion and the videos to compete in the online voting based on ability to
creatively, originally – and successfully – communicate the dangers of tanning.
The selection criteria are:
• Creativity and originality
• Quality
• Technical accuracy
• Content of messages about risks associated with tanning.
To enter the UVideo Challenge:
STEP ONE: MAKE YOUR VIDEO WITHIN THE RULES
We want to make sure your video qualifies for the contest, so we are starting
with the rules for content and format of the video entries. Videos that do not
meet these criteria will not be judged.
1. Minnesota students in grades 5-12 are eligible to enter.
2. Videos must be created by students, not adults. The UVideo Challenge can be part of a class or youth program, but
video entries must be student work.
3. Videos containing language or images of the body inappropriate for a general audience, including small children, will be
disqualified. Bathing suits should be appropriate for a high school swim class.
4. Videos must not infringe on third party rights. Use of commercially produced music, video, and images (e.g. logos) are
not permitted.
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Contestants (and their parent or guardian) must agree to all terms and conditions on the entry form.
The length of the video must be exactly 30 seconds.
Videos must include at least 3 facts from the Facts about Tanning located at www.health.state.mn.us/uvideo/.
Videos must be submitted in one of the following formats: .MOV, .MPEG4, or .AVI
9. Students may submit multiple videos, but each video must have its own entry form.
10. Videos must have a unique title. Do not call your video “UVideo Challenge.”
STEP TWO: MAKE IT OFFICIAL
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Upload your video to YouTube and e-mail a link to: [email protected].
Title on YouTube must match ENTRY FORM title.
Videos must be submitted no later than April 1, 2015 by 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Complete this form (including signatures) and mail to:
UVideo Challenge
Minnesota Department of Health
PO Box 64882
St. Paul, MN 55164-0882
Waiver and Release:
In conjunction with my participation in this contest, I hereby declare the following:
1. That I am the lawful author/copyright owner/authorized party of this image/works submitted.
2. That I give Minnesota Department of Health and its partners the absolute rights and permission to the copyrights to use or
reuse, to publish or republish and to produce the image/works that I have submitted. The permission includes, but is not limited
to, printed materials, web sites and social media.
3. That I have sought relevant permission, and authority for the models/persons/individuals involved and venue and image of props
used in my submitted works.
4. By entering, I hereby hold harmless and release and forever discharge the Minnesota Department of Health from any and all
claims, demands, and causes of action which I, any persons acting on my behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of my
participation in this contest.
5. By entering, I agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Minnesota Department of Health, its respective subsidiaries, affiliates,
directors, officers, employees, attorneys, agents and representatives, from any and all third party liability for any injuries, loss,
claim, action, demand or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with the competition (collectively, “Losses”), including
without limitation any third party claim for copyright infringement or a violation of an individual’s right to privacy and/or publicity
right.
6. That I have met all the rules and regulations stated for this contest.
7. Minnesota Department of Health will not authorize third parties’ use of submitted images/works for commercial use. Minnesota
Department of Health will use its best efforts to prevent unauthorized use of the images/works. Minnesota Department of
Health cannot guarantee the prevention of unauthorized use of such images/works, including commercial use and I release
Video Director Name (print) Video Director Signature
Date
Parent/Guardian Name (print)
Signature (if under 18)
Date
Age
Minnesota Department of Health from any claims of or liability for unauthorized use of the images/works.
STEP THREE: GATHER VOTES FOR THE BEST VIDEO
• Online public voting will take place from April 13 - April 17.
• Finalists are strongly encouraged to promote their video to friends, family, and classmates during this time.
• Winners will be announced on April 22.
Important safety notice
Safety should be the highest priority. Video participants should not be exposed to artificial UV light (e.g. tanning beds). Do not film a
tanning bed that is on (emitting UV light).
MDH and the UVideo Challenge sponsors take no responsibility and assume no liability for any omissions, acts or damages that
may result from the preparing of materials to submit to this contest. Teen producers should safely conduct their projects and avoid
potentially dangerous production situations that put crew, actors, or the public at risk.
Questions
For questions, write to us at: [email protected]. Questions and answers will be posted on the website. Check the website
every couple of weeks to keep up to date.
Thank you to the Minnesota Dermatological Society for their generous donation of cash prizes!
Minnesota Department of Health
Comprehensive Cancer Control Program
[email protected]