2025 PSA Student Competition – Registration Form

Competition Rules & Guidelines
Open to students ages 10–18
Projects may be individual or in teams of up to 3 students
PSA video must be 30–90 seconds long
PSA must include the following components:
• Promote healthy choices
• Provide positive solutions
• Substance abuse prevention (drug-free, vape-free, alcohol-free)
• Stress management & mindfulness
• Positive friendships & peer support
• Coping strategies for school & life
All entries must be original work
Content must be school-appropriate
(No profanity, vulgar, sexually suggestive content, or violence)
No copyrighted music, clips, or images without permission
If original music, images, or artwork are used, appropriate credit must be provided in the submission form or video credits
All individuals appearing in the PSA must provide consent to be filmed
PSA must be submitted in a standard video format (e.g., MP4 or MOV)
All entries must be submitted by October 4, 2025
Finalists must be available on October 15, 2025 to present live via Zoom
Parental permission is required for all students under 18
Contestants whose films are not selected for the final round will receive a Certificate of Completion
By submitting, students and parents agree that their PSA may be featured on the Tyson Multimedia Inc. website, social media, and in press coverage

 

By signing this form and submitting a video entry, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the competition rules and guidelines.

 

Scoring Criteria
Criteria Points
Creativity & Originality 25
Clarity of Message 25
Technical Quality (video/audio/editing) 20
Impact & Engagement 20
Presentation (Q&A) 10 - during Zoom presentation
Total 100

 

 

 

 

 

Winners of the contest will receive:

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First Place Winner

$300 Cash Prize (or split among a team of up to 3 members)

1 person = $300
2 people = $150 each
3 people = $100 each
Trophy for each team member
Certificate of Achievement for each team member
Mentorship session with the three judges (team)
Winning PSA featured on the official Tyson Multimedia website & social media

Note: 
Mentorship includes one 45-minute Zoom session with each judge, within 60 days of competition completion, facilitated by Tyson Multimedia Inc.

Runner-Up

$150 Cash Prize (or split among a team of up to 3 members)

1 person = $150
2 people = $75 each
3 people = $50 each
Medal for each team member
Certificate of Achievement for each team member
Runner-Up PSA recognized on the official Tyson Multimedia website & social media

 

Note: Prizes are awarded per entry, not per person. Cash awards will be divided equally among team members (maximum of 3).

 

 

 

Judges and Industry Leaders

Robert X. Golphin (Los Angeles, CA & Philadelphia, PA) – Multi-award-winning actor, filmmaker, writer, and director. Best known for his role in The Great Debaters with Denzel Washington, Golphin brings Hollywood experience back to his roots. His latest feature, Chest Candy, is a multi-award-winning film premiering at the Raleigh Film & Art Festival in October 2025. With strong North Carolina ties and a track record of producing projects in Wilson County, Robert continues to inspire through storytelling and his company, Robert X. Golphin Entertainment.
🎯 Mentorship Focus: Acting craft, directing, storytelling, and navigating the professional film industry.

 

Dr. Tiffany Tyson (Wilson, NC) – Psychiatric provider, graduate of Duke University, three-time Amazon bestselling author, and wellness leader. As CEO & co-founder of Tyson Multimedia Inc., Dr. Tyson blends STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) education with youth empowerment and media production. She is also the creator of Patti and Friends, a children’s mindfulness and SEL brand. She uplifts her community by providing both wellness care and creative platforms—like this PSA Film Competition—to elevate student voices.
🎯 Mentorship Focus: Writing, leadership, self-esteem, balancing wellness and creativity, and developing projects that make an impact.

 

Mrs. Ernestine Tyson (Wilson, NC) – Co-founder of Tyson Multimedia Inc., educator, author, mentor, and licensed cosmetologist. From Wilson, NC, she helps students build self-esteem, skin health, art, and entrepreneurship skills through STEAM education programs. Known for her ability to merge education with style expertise, Ernestine inspires young people to embrace both professionalism and authenticity as they step into leadership roles.
🎯 Mentorship Focus: Style and presentation, entrepreneurship, creative confidence, and leadership.

 

Shreco Bakari (Macon, GA)
Multi-award-winning filmmaker, actor, and writer whose projects have earned nearly 300 international awards. His work has been recognized at film festivals across the country for excellence in storytelling, creativity, and production quality. Shreco is currently in pre-production for his next feature film, Night of Fright, co-starring Disney Channel and Nickelodeon actor Gary L. Gray. 

🎯 Mentorship Focus: Storytelling, film production, creative discipline, and building a sustainable career in entertainment.

 

Local Leader

Mayor Carlton Stevens (Wilson, NC) – Mayor of Wilson, NC, passionate about uplifting youth voices and strengthening community ties. Mayor Stevens will personally meet with winners to celebrate their achievements and share words of encouragement about leadership, responsibility, and making positive choices for the future.

🎯 Mentorship Focus: Leadership, perseverance, community impact, and encouraging youth voices.

 

 

How to label your file

Title of PSA Project: 
All submissions must be uploaded directly with this registration form as a video file (MP4/MOV).
Please label your video file with: First & Last Name (or Team Name) + Title of Video.