Speak Truth to Power Video Contest

Speak Truth to Power Video Contest
USING FILM TO TELL THE STORIES OF THE BRAVEST PEOPLE ON EARTH
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2017 Grand Prize Winner of the Speak Truth to Power Video Contest
"LGBTQ Rights in America: A Documentary"
Our Speak Truth To Power curriculum isn’t just about learning: it’s about taking action.

One of the ways that we encourage students to make a difference is through our annual video contest, presented in partnership with the American Federation of Teachers and the Tribeca Film Institute. Open to students in grades 6 through 12, the contest asks students to choose a human rights defender and create a short film that creatively describes how that defender inspires them to stand for change.

Contest Rules

• Student videos must be between 3:00 minutes and 5:00 minutes in length.
• The contest is open to middle and high school students (Grades 6-12).
• Finalists will be showcased on the AFT, ShareMyLesson, and RFK Human Rights websites, and will be eligible for possible placement in The Tribeca Film Festival.
• Students may compete individually or in a group. (Prizes awarded per winning video.)
• The student documentary must be creative, inspiring, informative and teach others about a human rights issue and the defenders making a difference. Its objective should be to clearly highlight specific current human rights issues and inform viewers about individuals involved in addressing that issue. We will place a high priority on creative and story-driven interpretations of the subject.
• Each submission must follow copyright / fair usage laws and include the proper citation at the conclusion of the video.
• All videos must be uploaded to the judging website by ...
•  If chosen as a finalist the classroom teachers must collect a consent form for the video to be used by AFT, RFK Human Rights, and Tribeca Films.