World of 7 billion Student Video Contest | by United Nations

About 

• Population Connection's advocacy programs aim to influence public policies, attitudes, and behavior on national and global population issues and related concerns.

• Eligibility: All middle school and high school students are eligible to enter the 5th Edition of the competition.

• Considering the interdependence of people and the planet, create a short (60 seconds or less) video that illustrates the connection between population growth and one of the global challenge mentioned below as themes.

Conducted by

United Nations

Theme: Theme of the competition is 

• Deforestation – erosion, clearing for agriculture/pasture, impacts on climate, biodiversity or habitat loss

• Public Health – spread of communicable disease, air quality, sanitation, maternal/reproductive health

• Water Scarcity – aquifer depletion, water conflicts, pollution, impact on girls’ education, irrigation

Inclusions in Video: All videos must include

• How population growth impacts the issue?

• Why the issue is important?

• At least one idea for a sustainable solution?

Eligibility Criteria

• Gender - Both

• Region - India and Other Countries

• Class/ Age - Class 9 to 12

Application Mode

• There are no paper forms needed to enter a video. 

• You will need to fill out the online entry form when you upload your video (you’ll be prompted to the form after you click the “Upload” button). 

• Upload the video at >> Upload Here

https://www.worldof7billion.org/entry-form/

• Fill in the details in the form and submit. 

• If your video is chosen as a finalist, you will need to submit a signed Parent Permission Form and a signed Actor Release Form (for each person who appears in your video).

• Important to Note: Finalist videos CANNOT be awarded a prize unless the necessary forms are received.

Selection Process

Decisions will be made based on the following Criteria: 

1. Does the video follow the guidelines?  

2. Quality of Video 

3. 35% Content Clarity: Does the video clearly make the connection between population and the chosen topic? 

4. 35% Memorable/Interesting: How well does the video draw in the listener and keep their attention? 

5. 20% Creativity: Is the video original and something we haven’t seen before? 

6. 10% Production: What is the overall quality of production (including visual and sound elements)? 

Reward

For High School Students:

• First Prize - $1000

• Second Prize - $500

• Honorable Mentions - $250

For Middle School Students

• First Prize - $500

• Runner Up - $250

Important Dates

• Last date to apply :- February 25, 2016

• Finalists from each topic area will be notified on April 4, 2016.

• All winners will be notified directly no later than May 10, 2016.