Congrats to the winners of the 2013 ‘Free Our Sports’ Video Contest! Check out the individual winning entries here.

Any OVCers enter this year? 

We’ve got THREE new videos from OVCers like yourself that could use votes and views to win. Got a couple minutes? Well then, check ‘em out!

WATCH:

• Andrew L. in the ’Blues Masters with Joe Bonamassa’ Video Contest. Click here to see him shred.
  
• David S. is also vying for the prize in the ’Blues Masters with Joe Bonamassa’ Video Contest, and you can see his entry here.
  

VOTE FOR:

• Mario O. in the uSell Video Contest. Vote for his video titled “Usell Rap”.
  

There you have it! Thanks to our OVCers who shared their entries with us and thanks to YOU for voting!

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Remember, there are plenty of other videos that could use a little help as well. If you’ve got a minute, stop on by the ‘Up For Vote’ page on OVC. And if you need help winning a video contest with views or votes, make sure to share your entry with us there too. Don’t forget to let us know when you win!

Now this is how you make a catchy intro video for your contest! We honestly aren’t 100% sure what this contest is all about (the creative brief was a bit…um, brief on details).

But, if ya wanna check it out, here are the details we do have: Psygo Bibigo Video Contest

New and Notable Video Contests - Week of April 15

Biggest cash prize: 25,000€ (approx $33,000 US) in the Hyundai ‘Brilliant Experiences’ Video Contest, brought to you by Eyeka. Hyundai wants you to think about all the ways that owning a car can contribute to having memorable, brilliant experiences outside of just getting you from Point A to Point B. Share a unique story in 30-60 seconds, and you could win one of SIX cash prizes. Open worldwide and due June 6th.

Best prize: Free rent for a year + $10,000 in the 2013 ‘Roommate of the Year’ Video Contest. Back for the 5th year, Apartments.com is searching for the best roommate in America. Think it could be you? Make a video about what makes you an awesome living companion and you could be living rent-free for a year! Open to US residents 18 and older. Due May 20th.

Best trip: A trip to Lollapalooza + $8,000 in the Lollapalooza 2013: Pepperidge Farm Video Contest, brought to you by MOFILM. Pepperidge Farm Cracker Chips wants you to create stories about the length that people will go to hide how much they love their Cracker Chips. Make an irresistible spot and you and a friend could be enjoying Chicago’s best fest this summer. You can even pitch to earn a production budget by May 9th, so start brainstorming now. Open worldwide, 16 and older, and final videos will be due July 15th.

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OVC’s Pick of the Week: Out of all the contests, our favorite this week is the eHarmony ‘What is Compatibility?’ Video Contest, brought to you by Genero. This is another commercial departure for Genero, which usually focuses on music video contests. This time, they’re asking filmmakers to create videos based on eHarmony’s Compatibility Matching System, including traits such as humor, communication style and romantic passion. Highlight one of six compatibility traits for a shot at a $10,000 Grand Prize. And with 11 other cash prizes up for grabs, there’s a lot of opportunity for you to walk away happy. Open worldwide, 13 and older, and due May 29th.

None of these video contests striking your fancy? There are TONS more contests waiting for you at OnlineVideoContests.com! Which contests will you be working on? 

Introducing the newest video contest site: Project ED.

Did you notice? Last week marked the launch of a brand new video contest site. Unlike similar websites in the space, Project ED isn’t seeking to promote big brands with slick commercials. Instead, they are turning to filmmakers to create short, educational videos on a wide array of school-appropriate topics (think science, math, the language arts).

While competitions are open to filmmakers 13 and older, their platform provides an especially GREAT opportunity for younger filmmakers because First Place cash prizes will be awarded to Students (ages 13-18) and Adults/Teachers (19 and older). This means teens won’t have to compete against adults, and everyone will have a fair chance to win based on their skill level!

Project ED has launched with three briefs (see links below) and will be adding new topics and competitions to the site as time goes on. While competitions are currently only open to US and Canadian residents, they hope to expand them internationally in the future.

Links:

Affect vs. Effect: projectedcontests.com/affect-vs-effect
How Small is a Cell?: projectedcontests.com/how-small-is-a-cell
‘Lurk’ Vocab Contest: projectedcontests.com/vocab-contest-lurk

What do you think of this new contest site?

This week, 3 OVCers have contest entries that need public support in order to win! For just a couple clicks a day, you can feed a starving OVCer and help make all their dreams come true. Let’s get to votin’!

VOTE FOR:

• Chris C in the 2013 Toyota Teen Driver Video Challenge. Vote for his video titled “Christopher C. from Rancho Cucamonga”
  
• Dan L in the FutureAdvisor ‘Build a Better Piggy Bank’ Contest. Click his name (#3 on the list) to vote.
• Tudor in the Contest Central ‘Best Magic Trick’ Video Contest. Click ‘Like’ if you liked his clever card trick!
  

There you have it! Thanks to our OVCers who shared their entries with us and thanks to YOU for voting!

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Remember, there are plenty of other videos that could use a little help as well. If you’ve got a minute, stop on by the ‘Up For Vote’ page on OVC. And if you need help winning a video contest with views or votes, make sure to share your entry with us there too. Don’t forget to let us know when you win!

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Novo Camera

So tiny and cute, we want to pinch it’s little cheeks. (What can I say? We have a soft spot in our hearts for miniatures)

Great Indy News video today! Did you all go see Jurassic Park 3D this weekend??? We are DYING to go ASAP!

griffinity:

You asked how I built my camera backpack into an over-the-shoulder GoPro rig, so here it is!

Plus, the new FreeFly MoVI camera stabilizer, how Stereo D turned Jurassic Park 3D, and Blackmagic’s two new Cinema Cameras at NAB!

New and Notable Video Contests - Week of April 8

Biggest cash prize: It’s a tie: $25,000 in two video contests this week! First up, the ‘Me on GNC’ Photo & Video Contest. GNC is seeking inspiring stories about using their products to achieve health and wellness. Open to US residents, 18 and older, and due June 30th. Next, we have the Looking@Democracy Challenge, which is open to all US residents. This competition is seeking creative media pieces about strengthening American democracy. Your submission can come in many formats such as short videos, audio stories, animation, music videos, public service announcements, infographics, graphic art, even Facebook and iPhone apps. Outside of the big cash prizes for 1st-3rd Place, there are special cash prizes for students and other young people, so if you’re young but have BIG IDEAS, check it out! Hurry, entries are due April 30th.

Best prize: OK, we’ve got two options here too, and they’re both awesome for filmmakers looking to level up on their equipment. First and foremost is a shot to win $65,000 in filmmaking gear, including the RED EPIC-X PRO COLLECTION, in the 2013 HDVideoPro ‘Emerging Pro’ Competition. The catch here is that you have to be a film or photography student in college, OR have less than 5 years of professional experience, PLUS be a US resident in order to participate. Here’s how it goes: Make an eye-catching 5 minute short. Narrative or not, your filmmaking chops have gotta shine if you’re gonna wow the judges. There will be a Round 2 if you’re named as a finalist, but in order to make the cut, you first need to get your submission in by August 15th. Another great option is the Adblock Plus Creative Challenge. It’s open worldwide, 16 and older, and offers a prize of $5000 of your choice of video equipment. Adblock Plus invites you to create an anti-advertising ad that reflects the ethos of their browser extension service. Due May 31st.

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OVC’s Pick of the Week: Out of all the contests, our favorite this week is the ‘Lurk’ Vocab Video Contest, brought to you by Project ED. Project ED is the new video contest site on the block, and their aim is to create a library of educational videos on topics from science to language arts and more. One thing that sets them apart is all their competitions currently offer grand prizes to two age categories: students and adults/teachers. For this specific competition, they are seeking 60-second videos that illustrate the definition of the verb ‘LURK’. Capture the spooky vibe of ‘lurk’ in a visually captivating way, and you could earn up to $1000. Open to US and Canadian residents, 13 and older. Due May 1st.

None of these video contests striking your fancy? There are TONS more contests waiting for you at OnlineVideoContests.com! Which contests will you be working on? 

Anyone got $15,000 laying around? And could we please borrow it?

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