Due August 15th, 2010 - What is public health? What does it do? How do you benefit? Many of us have a hard time answering these questions. But public health plays a role in all our lives, whether we realize it or not. From the safety of what we eat and drink to the environments where we live, work, and play, public health is everywhere.

To help inform Oregonians about how our statewide public health system makes our lives better, we’re asking aspiring filmmakers to create short, compelling narratives that highlight the critical role of our county and state health services.
The Challenge:

Develop a 30-second TV public service ad (PSA) that creatively demonstrates the benefits Oregon’s public health system and its county health departments provide to our communities.

Click 'Visit Contest' below for complete details.

Prizes

The Public Health Matters Video Contest Grand Prize:
    * A private meeting with Academy Award-nominated director Gus Van Sant
    * $3,000 cash to the winning individual or team
    * A chance for the PSA to air in selected Oregon designated market areas (DMA) in fall 2010 (based on the judges’ recommendations)
    * An opportunity to present your PSA to officials and public health professionals at the Oregon Public Health Association’s annual meeting in October 2010

The Public Health Matters Video Contest Second Prize:
$2,000 cash to the winning individual or team

The Public Health Matters Video Contest Third Prize:
$1,000 cash to the winning individual or team

The Public Health Matters Video Contest Youth Grand Prize:
$500 cash to the winning individual or team

Eligibility
The Public Health Matters Video Contest is open to Oregonians of all ages and levels of experience. Eligible entrants are welcome to submit their PSA as individuals or as a team of up to 5 people.