2025 Literacy Project Video Contest

Cattle, Corn, and Courage - The Story of Dr. John Matsushima

Eligibility:

• Open to all classes or schools participating in the 2025 Literacy Project.
• Videos must be submitted by a teacher or school representative.
• Two Contest Divisions:
  • Elementary Entries (PreK-5 grades)
  • Middle/High School Entries (6-12 grades)

Contest Theme:

• Videos should showcase your class or school’s engagement with the Literacy Project. This could include footage of students participating in project activities, creative presentations of what they learned, or storytelling around the theme “Cattle, Corn, and Courage.”

Video Requirements:

• Length: Videos should be 1 to 3 minutes long.
• Format: Accepted file formats include MP4 or MOV.
• Content: Videos must contain original content or content with proper licensing. Do not include copyrighted music, images, or materials unless you have permission to use them.
• Permissions: Ensure all students appearing in the video have signed media release forms from parents or guardians.

Submission Process:

• Submit your video through this form
• Deadline: All submissions must be received by 11:59 PM MST on May 15, 2025.
• Contact Information: Please include an email address and phone number that can be used to contact you during the summer.

Media Waiver: Submissions must include acceptance of the media release terms (see below).

Prizes:

• Participation Incentive: Each teacher or school submitting a valid entry will receive a $25 gift certificate to the Ag Classroom Store.
• Winning Prizes: Larger gift certificates will be awarded for each division:
  • Best Overall Video: $250
  • Most Creative Video: $150
  • Best Student Learning Showcase: $150
• Winners will be notified via email by June 15, 2025. Be sure to include a summer email address on the entry form. 

Judging Criteria:

• Creativity and originality.
• Relevance to the Literacy Project theme.
• Student engagement and learning outcomes demonstrated.
• Production quality (e.g., clear audio and visuals).

 

Video Requirements:

• Length: Videos should be 1 to 3 minutes long.
• Format: Accepted file formats include MP4 or MOV.
• Content: Videos must contain original content or content with proper licensing. Do not include copyrighted music, images, or materials unless you have permission to use them.
• Permissions: Ensure all students appearing in the video have signed media release forms from parents or guardians.

If the video file is too big to submit below, you may upload it to this Google Drive Folder (https://bit.ly/40rvTG9). You will still need to submit a this completed entry form. 

Media Release and Waiver

By submitting this form, I affirm that I have obtained all necessary permissions, including parental consent for student appearances in the video. I also grant Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom the right to use the submitted video for promotional purposes, including sharing on its website, social media, and with donors.