Next Paul Revere to Win $100,000
Infowars is looking for the next generation of film makers
” It is important to emphasize that this contest is about fresh material made specifically for the contest. We are already receiving entries that do not fulfil requirements because they are old videos.
The contest is about producing a new film with new fresh ideas, new presentation and new material. You have 3 months within which to make your documentary or video clip, so we urge you to take your time and harness your abilities to their full potential.
Just like all our previous contests were successes, we are confident the Paul Revere contest will be our best ever competition.
-YOU ARE PAUL REVERE”
” Send entries to: PaulRevere@infowars.com
Requirements
• Film can be documentary or fictional narrative (any genre)
• All work must be free of copyright issues. If requested by InfoWars, you must provide detailed information regarding the source, creator and background information of your work. If you utilize any 3rd party materials, such as music, you must provide license and/or consent forms to InfoWars upon request. Any news clips used must be short and clearly fair use.
• Videos must be in English or subtitled in English
• Submission deadline is 11:59 PST April 30, 2013
• The majority of the Content must be newly created and previously unpublished
• Submission consists of posting on YouTube and one other alternate video site on or before contest deadline and notifying InfoWars at PaulRevere@infowars.com
• Video title must include “Operation Paul Revere InfoWars.com Contest”
• Video description must include the website (http://www.infowars.com) It is important to “liberty place”, i.e. product placement of InfoWars.com and related Alex Jones awakening information tastefully into your production.
• Slate at beginning stating your name and InfoWars Contest information
• Running length must be between 3 minutes and 2 hours
• Film must contain no profanity, offensive language, nudity or otherwise objectionable material, the determination of which is solely at the discretion of InfoWars
• Multiple unique submissions are allowed and encouraged
• Cash Prize winners will agree to non-exclusive, unrestricted, royalty free use by InfoWars.com and Free Speech Systems, LLC, in perpetuity in the known universe. All contest entrants authorize InfoWars.com and Free Speech Systems, LLC, and its media platforms to air their submission in whole or in part in perpetuity.Eligibility
• If a collaborative effort, one person must enter
• Contestants must be over 18. Minors wishing to participate must present a signed waiver from parent/legal guardian
• Residents of Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Syria, North Korea, Sudan, Myanmar (Burma), Northern Ireland, and Quebec, or to other individuals restricted by U.S. export controls and sanctions are ineligible for Cash PrizesJudging Criteria
This is a judged contest. Winner will be picked at the discretion of Alex Jones. Judging criteria will be:
• effectiveness in promoting liberty
• creativity and originality
• aestheticsEntries will be available for public viewing and comment
Cash Prizes
• 1st Place: $100k cash prize
• 2nd Place: $10k cash prize
• 3rd Place: $5k cash prizeRequirements for payment of cash prizes are
(1) timely delivery of a properly-executed Filmmaker Agreement;
(2) timely delivery of all properly-executed Talent Release Forms (and, if applicable, Music Rights Clearance Forms);
(3) full content clearance by InfoWars of the submitted video
“I’m more excited about this than any other contest we’ve held. It is my goal to release the explosive power of liberty. If you are reading this information, remember YOU are the resistance.” – Alex Jones
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FAQs and Frequent Mistakes
Do I have to sign up, register or complete a form to enter?
No. Simply complete your video (look at the Requirements for details of what is required for the video), upload to YouTube and one other online video site and send us the links. There are several alternative video upload sites; for example: vimeo, dailymotion, metacafe, etc.What constitutes copyright infringement?
We strongly suggest you review what constitutes Fair Use. News clips, subject to fair use, may be used however bear in mind that the length of the clip used is a key factor in determining fair use. Long clips are also not good editing practice when trying to make your content compelling.Frequent Mistake: Majority of content is old
The purpose of the contest is to see what you can produce in 3 months and new content is a requirement for winning a cash prize. Multiple entries are encouraged and older content may be evaluated in scouting efforts for new crew members.Frequent Mistake: Not uploading to 2 sites
Upload to YouTube but also one other online video site and send us the links. There are several alternative video upload sites; for example: vimeo, dailymotion, metacafe, etc.Frequent Mistake: Incorrect title and description
Video title must include “Operation Paul Revere InfoWars.com Contest” and video description must include the website (http://www.infowars.com). Please read contest rules carefully for other requirements.”
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