The Ontario Mining Association (OMA) So You Think You Know Mining video contest submission deadline is fast approaching. The Early Bird deadline is March 7! Ontario high school students are invited to submit 2-3 minute videos describing the benefits of mining and/or a 30 second commercial that builds on the Ontario mining brand. This year, $40,000 of cash and prizes are available to be won in the following categories:
Juried Prizes
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BEST OVERALL ENTRY |
$5,000 |
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1st RUNNER UP BEST VIDEO |
$2,500 |
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2nd RUNNER UP BEST VIDEO |
$2,500 |
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BEST DIRECTING |
$2,500 |
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BEST WRITING (Original Screenplay) |
$2,500 |
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BEST MUSIC (Original Score) |
$2,500 |
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BEST COMEDY |
$2,500 |
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BEST ANIMATED VIDEO |
$2,500 |
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BEST VIDEO IN A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH (with English subtitles) |
$2,500 |
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BEST 30 SECOND COMMERCIAL |
$2,500 |
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OMA ACADEMY AWARD |
$2,500 |
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PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD |
$2,500 |
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NEW! TEACHERS’ CHOICE AWARD (details to follow) |
$2,500 |
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HONOURABLE MENTION for contestant selected to film the awards ceremony |
$500 + $500 for the winner’s school |
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Additional Prizes |
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NEW! TEACHERS’ PRIZE DRAW for Teachers’ Choice Award voters |
$1,000 for school AV equipment |
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EARLY BIRD PRIZE DRAW for submissions received before March 7, 2014 |
$500 |
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3+ SCHOOL PRIZE DRAW for schools that produce three or more eligible entries |
$2,000 |
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RECOGNITION PRIZE for the school of the Best Overall prize winner |
$500 for school AV equipment |
Please visit the Ontario Mining Association website for complete contest details: http://www.oma.on.ca/en/contestpages/index.asp
If you are a Teacher and interested in joining the Teachers’ Academy, please contact the OMA. Membership provides Teachers with the opportunity to judge submissions and be entered into a draw for a $1,000 prize for their schools!
Schools submitting three or more videos are entered into a random draw for a $2,000 prize.