Contest Prompts & Upload Instructions

Contest Prompt #1

Click here for printable version of “That’s My Why” prompt.

Contest #2 Prompt

Click here for printable version of “Dear Parents” prompt.

Contest #3 Prompt

Click here for printable version of “Nope” prompt.

FAQ

  • First place entries in each contest will receive a total of $1,000 to be divided equally among all students listed on the entry. First place entries will also receive $500 for the school’s media program or school.

    Second place entries in each contest will receive a total of $500 to be divided equally among all students listed on the entry.

    Third place entries in each contest will receive a total of $250 to be divided equally among all students listed on the entry.

  • No. Each individual student may only be listed as a team member on a total of one entry in a total of one contest.

    Anyone can appear as talent / actors in as many entries as they wish. Actors and talent are not considered team members unless they are listed as team members.

  • Yes. The school representing the first place entry in each contest will receive $500. Schools are limited to 3 entries per contest.

  • Yes. Homeschool students may enter. Homeschool parents may enter as teachers and would receive the school’s prize if their student wins first place. The same rules apply to all students.

  • The student-produced PSAs may be used as content by Safe & Sober online and in their nationally distributed drug prevention video program.

    Every entry will require release forms from each student 18 years and older and parent/guardian-signed release forms for minor children under 18 years old.

  • Entries will be submitted via online portal. Teachers will receive detailed instructions via email when they register.

    Each entry will submit a final version and a “clean” version. A “clean” version is a version of the video with no music and no graphics.

    Each entry will also submit all required release forms for production crew, talent, and locations.

  • No. Elementary schools and elementary school students are not eligible. Students must be in grades 6-12 to be eligible.

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How to Upload

Step 1
Have your final export, your clean export, and your release forms ready on your computer. You will also need the names of everyone who worked on and appears in your video as well as the name and email of the teacher or parent/guardian who registered.

Step 2
Click the appropriate button below. You will submit all the required elements for your entry in an online portal.

Step 3
Upload your entry before February 26th at 11:59PM CST.

Step 4
If you want to submit multiple entries or an entry in a different contest, return to this page and repeat steps 1-3 for the new entry.