Attention Connecticut high school students!
Enter the DMV-Travelers Insurance annual video contest. Win Visa Gift Cards for yourself and money for your school!
This Year's Theme:
Take the Wheel, Take Responsibility
Contest Information
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CONTEST DEADLINE: December 13, 2019
DOWNLOAD THE RULES AND ENTRY FORMS: Download the rules
VIDEO CHECKLIST: Make sure you double check your work. Download the checklist
THIS YEAR’S THEME: "Take the Wheel, Take Responsibility"
BACKGROUND: Distractions and other unsafe behaviors behind the wheel can create dangerous situations for teen drivers and their passengers. This year's contest focuses on the teen driver and how they take responsibility for ensuring a safe driving experience. Engage the viewer in positive examples in your video of how the driver can influence a positive decision to drive responsibly to avoid distractions, prevent breaking the law or avoid a crash -- and have a positive outcome. See details on laws here: Teen Driving Laws
In other words, show us a creative way a teen driver and the people around them can influence a positive decision to drive responsibly to avoid distractions, prevent breaking the law or avoid a crash -- and have a positive outcome.
HOW TO ENTER: High school students produce a creative, unique and effective video public service announcement. Video can be up to 45 seconds in length. Your video can be less than 45 seconds, but it can not exceed 45 seconds.
WHO CAN ENTER: High school student ages 14 to 18 enrolled in a public or private high school located in Connecticut, or students ages 14 to 18 who are home-schooled in Connecticut.
Rules and Entry Forms
**Please read complete rules to avoid being disqualified
Summary of contest requirements:
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PSA must be no longer than forty-five (:45) seconds in length.
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It must demonstrate the theme: “Take the Wheel, Take Responsibility."
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It must also address one specific Connecticut teen driving law. More info: Teen Driving Laws
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The PSA must have a multicultural or diversity component because driving involves teens from all backgrounds, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, culture, etc. Bi-lingual/multi-cultural videos are welcomed and encouraged.
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Teams of students are limited to a maximum of 5 members, including the student director.
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The PSA must feature at least two teens, either as real-life actors, or as an illustration using motion graphics or animation. Be creative!
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Entries can be submitted electronically through the online program DropBox (See "Submit My Video" below)
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Please read complete rules to avoid video being disqualified. Download the rules
To Submit by Mail:
A complete entry consists of 1) the completed entry form, 2) a signed release form by entrant and his/her parent or legal guardian, 3) appearance releases signed by anyone who appears or participates in the PSA and 4) the PSA.
Here is a summary of contest prizes:
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Travelers provides the monetary awards to schools: First place will receive $6,000, second place will receive $5,000 and third place will receive $4,000.
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Winning student teams will receive up to $1,250 in Visa Gift cards with amounts that vary depending on the award.
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A $2,000 award will go to the school with the most submissions (a minimum of 12 entries is required to qualify for this award).
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Awards will also be given to schools and its students for videos. The award categories 1) Creativity, 2) Use of Different Media, 3) Use of Community Members, and 4) Use of Teen Driving Laws.
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A social media award for students will be offered by Travelers to encourage promotion of teens’ work and safety message of the contest.
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The state Department of Transportation is offering an award to the show the first-place video in venues across the state.