05/24/2007: "Film Makers Contest - Cash Awards"

The San Juan County/Town of Friday Harbor Department of Emergency Management announced its sponsorship of the 2007 Disaster Preparedness Short Film Contest. There are over $1500 of prizes available, and the contest is open to filmmakers of all ages. This exciting opportunity will also offer aspiring filmmakers the opportunity for regional exposure and appearance in a film festival. The deadline for contest entry is June 30, 2007, and all interested parties are invited to visit the contest website at http://www.sanjuandem.net/filmfest/, for details.

The contest has two categories: Short Film (5 minutes maximum) and Short, Short Film (30 seconds maximum). The winner of each category will receive a $500 Gift Card from B&H Photo, Video, Audio Store. Runners Up in each category will receive $150 Gift Cards. The winner of the Best Spanish Language Film Award will receive a $200 B&H Gift Card. There is no entry fee, and registration can occur online or by mail.

All contest entries will be posted for viewing on the Film Contest website, and selected entries will appear at the 2007 Disaster Preparedness Short Film Festival on July 14, 2007. This event will occur at the San Juan Benefit Player's Theater. When asked about this event, event organizer James Kellogg responded, "The traditional method of public awareness just doesn't meet the needs of our community. We need short films and public service announcements that address individual, family, or business disaster preparedness and readiness in an entertaining, humorous, creative, and engaging manner."