2013 Video Contest

The World Future Society is pleased to announce a video contest on the theme of “Exploring the Next Horizon,” in conjunction with the annual conference to be held July 19-21, 2013, in Chicago, Illinois. The grand prize will include public showing of the winning video during the conference.

The conference theme was inspired by THE FUTURIST magazine’s special report, "The 22nd Century at First Light: Envisioning Life in the Year 2100” (September-October 2012). See essays. We therefore encourage entrants to explore these essays—forecasts, scenarios, timelines, tools, and questions—to come up with their own video presentations.

Video Concept:

• Come up with your most creative, informative, and inspiring way to report on trends or tell a story about life in the year 2100. Possible approaches:

1. Interview somebody about the year 2100. Choose someone who might be an “expert” in a specific subject area (e.g., college professor, business owner, scientist, farmer, nurse).
2. Write a skit (scenario) about life in the year 2100 and use friends or family as actors.
3. Narrate a visual report or story about the year 2100, using your own photos and videos (these must be your own photos or videos; if you do not own the original copyright, you should include a letter of permission or a copy of any license agreement from royalty-free image services like iStockphoto or Dreamstime).

• The video must include the World Future Society URL: www.wfs.org
• All content must be original and owned by the entrant or accompanied by license agreements (such as for stock photos, background music and videos, etc.) or permission of copyright holders.
• Live action and animation are both welcomed.

Who Is Eligible to Enter:

This contest is open to any group or individual age 16 or older (or submitted by a parent or legal guardian). World Future Society staff members, officers, directors, and council members are not eligible.
Entrants may submit up to three videos, submitted separately.
Deadline for all submissions: March 18, 2013.

Video Format:

• 5 minutes maximum length
• Standard file types accepted include mov, .avi, .wmv, or .mp4
• 16:9 widescreen format

Selection Process:

• All videos received will be reviewed by World Future Society staff to make sure they are eligible for the contest.
• A maximum of 10 semi-finalist videos will be selected for judging by members of the World Future Society’s staff, officers, board of directors, and Global Advisory Council.
• Videos will be judged based on quality of storytelling, creativity, credibility, relationship to the conference themes, and production quality.
• The judging period will end May 20, 2013. The winners will be notified within one month of the conclusion of the judging.

Prizes:

• Gold Prize is $250 cash, plus a showcase public viewing during WorldFuture 2013 and inclusion on the World Future Society’s public YouTube channel.
• Silver Prize is $150 cash, plus inclusion on the World Future Society’s public YouTube channel.
• Bronze Prize is $100 cash, plus inclusion on the World Future Society’s public YouTube channel.

Rules:

• Do not use X-rated, objectionable, or offensive material in your video.
• The video you enter must be of your own creation.
• You must own the rights to any audio or visual material included in the video (public domain or rights obtained through signed releases as required). Copies of licenses or letters of permission must be included with the video submission.
• By entering the contest, you give the World Future Society the right to publicly present your video or post it online, without limit or compensation.
• You retain the right to use the video(s) that you submit as part of your own personal portfolio and for your own personal use.

Submitting Your Entry:

• Complete the entry form and submit it along with your video via Wetransfer. (Details on how to use Wetransfer are included with the entry form.)
• All videos must be uploaded to World Future Society by March 18, 2013.

Download entry Form submission instructions and submission form