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Uplift and Inspire: The '16 Envision Kindness Student Photography & Film Contest

Students: Have your work seen, inspire others, and win cash!

Envision Kindness   /   Deadline: 06/15/16

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Our 2016 Student Photography & Film Contest is open to any photography or photojournalism student, regardless of whether they are a college major, minor, workshop attendee, single course, etc. The program is intended to be remind people about the kindness that exists in the world (in contrast to all the bad we usually see), help promote prosocial school and community cultures, and inspire people to bring more kindness and compassion into their own lives.

There are multiple submission categories, including single images, photo series, and short documentary films, and opportunities to win multiple cash prizes with every entry. It is also an opportunity for students to have their work seen publicly and reviewed by prominent judges. All the details can be found in the program brochure and on our website: www.envisionkindness.org/programs.

Location

International

Fees

$1

Eligibility

This contest is open to photojournalism and photography students (single course, workshop, academic major or minor, graduate students, etc.) 18 years of age and older who were are/were enrolled in a photography course, workshop or program from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016.

Photography/photojournalism interns are also eligible.

This contest is not open to professionals. A professional is defined as someone earning the majority of their income from photography for more than one year (with exception of an intern).

There are no geographic restrictions on origin of contestant or where the submitted entries were captured, except where prohibited by law for that country or state. The submissions do not have to be taken during the period of time above.

Requirements

Participants should submit their own original work. Participants may submit up to 5 entries total from the categories and formats below. An entry consists of one photo, a photo series, or video, in addition to completed information fields.

There are two main categories to which participants may submit:
-Documentary (journalistic) entry reflects actual events, people, and stories
-Illustrative (interpretive) entry reflects fictional, staged events, concepts, or other representations of kindness

Visit www.envisionkindness.org/programs for more entry rules and details.

Awards

1st, 2nd and 3rd Prize in each division will be determined by a panel of distinguished photojournalist judges (to be announced).

The fourth prize is earned by popular (public) vote. You promote your entries and the world gets to pick their favorites! The top vote getter in each category will win a Popular Choice Prize!

1st Prize:
Single Image: $250
Photo Series: $500
Film: $500

2nd Prize:
Single Image: $125
Photo Series: $250
Film: $250

3rd Prize:
Single Image: $50
Photo Series: $125
Film: $120

Popular Choice:
Single Image: $250
Photo Series: $500
Film: $500

Note: Films will only be accepted in the Documentary category.

Evaluation Criteria

Submissions will be evaluated on two dimensions:

-Technical Quality (0-3 points)
-Impact and Kindness/Compassion Relevance (0-7 points)
--For a total score out of 10 possible points.

Contact Information

Jesse Fryburg
14 Alexander Drive
East Lyme, CT 06333

P: 8605011086
W: http://www.envisionkindness.org/programs
E: jesse@envisionkindness.org