02
2011
Announcing The Reach Out Reelz Video Contest Winners!
Today's guest blog is from Emily O'Brien, Inspire USA's youth programs manager about the recent ReachOut Reelz competition.
From July to October, The Inspire USA Foundation, in collaboration with AIR (American Institutes for Research), Youth MOVE and SAMSHA (The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), hosted Reach Out Reelz, a short video contest. Youth from across the U.S. were invited to create a short video for the ReachOut.com website to help their peers to get through tough times and lead happier lives. Winning videos were selected based on their ability to convey a positive mental health message to young people. The winning videos will be showcased at the Youth MOVE National Federation of Families and Children Conference in Washington, DC, on November 18th and 19th 2011. Winning entrants also received prize money to purchase digital products and pursue their interests and talents in digital media.
Madison CARES Youth Group, from the Madison School District in Rexberg, Idaho, won 1st prize ($500) for their video “Make a difference, save a life.” Madison Cares Youth Group’s video is a collection of student interviews. The messages from students remind the viewer that reaching out to others makes a big difference. Watch the 1st place video here!
Brandy Miller, a student at Lewis & Clark College, in Santa Maria, California, was awarded 2nd prize ($250) for her video ‘“Discover your opportunities.” Brandy’s moving video is about moving away from darkness to discover what fulfills you. Three young adults share what gives them fulfillment. Watch the 2nd place video here!
UMATTERR Kidsnet Douglas, from Cobb County Community Service Board in Smyrna, Georgia, was awarded 3rd prize ($100) for their video “Dreams.” In this video two teens' lives overlap to demonstrate how counseling, believe, and the support of friends can help you rise above a tough time. Watch the 3rd place video here!
Please check out the other amazing entries as well:
Stephanie Garcia
A New Direction
Life The Journey
Optimism
Thanks to everyone who participated in the contest!
