Novices with a smartphone and professional filmmakers across the region are invited to take part in a new video contest asking participants to respond to the statement
My Downtown Because…
The contest is being undertaken by the Downtown Wilmington Municipal Service District and administered by Wilmington Downtown Incorporated (WDI).
The goal of the video contest is to generate user-submitted short videos capturing unique Downtown Wilmington stories. Participants can explain or interpret the topic of
My Downtown Because…
The submissions will become part of a year-long social media campaign that celebrates the vibrancy, authenticity, diversity and energy of Downtown Wilmington.
The contest has three categories and offers cash prizes.
- Professional Category: Worked in a paid capacity as a videographer, worked with a marketing or ad firm, worked in the movie or television industry.
- Prize amount: $2,000
- Hobbyist Category: Never been hired/paid as a videographer (excluding contests), over 12 years old.
- Prize amount: $1,000
- Kids Category: 12 years old or younger with signed approval from parent or guardian.
- Prize amounts: $500 to the top video, $250 for second place, $100 for third place.
The length of any video submission must be between 30 and 100 seconds. The application deadline is 5:00 PM on Thursday, May 31, 2018. For a complete list of requirements,
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