Make Talk Work®
International Video Competition
The City University of New York Dispute Resolution Consortium (CUNY DRC) at John Jay College of Criminal Justice-CUNY, announces an international competition for short videos of up to 60 seconds using any of the themes in the 24 Make Talk Work® bookmarks. This video project, which is funded by the JAMS Foundation, seeks to increase public awareness about dispute resolution. The bookmarks, also funded by the JAMS Foundation, were created by the CUNY DRC and dispute resolvers in New York City with images designed by Susan Spivack.
The videos will demonstrate how universal messages about handling conflicts can be shared with people from all walks of life. Each of the 24 bookmarks, which must be used as the basis for this video competition, contains a message that can be visually illustrated through video.
The bookmarks can be viewed at the CUNY DRC website at http://johnjay.jjay.cuny.edu/dispute/bookmarks.asp
Competition Overview
Entrants shall create a video, up to 60 seconds in length, which can be distributed publicly through new media technology, e.g. the internet, as well as broadcast media.
The winning entries will engage viewers about the messages in any of the Make Talk Work® bookmarks. Examples of what the videos can show are:
- Creative settlements of disputes
- Conflict resolvers dealing with conflict situations
- Communications that prevent violent outcomes
- Everyday peaceful outcomes to difficult situations
- Prevention of bullying or harassment
- Inspiring communication breakthroughs
- Ways to get along with people from different cultures or countries
- How to deal with differences between individuals or groups who are in conflict
- Getting past barriers to understanding
Prizes ranging from $100 to $2,000 will be awarded for the winning videos. The winning videos will be premiered at a film festival and award reception at John Jay College near Lincoln Center in New York City . The winning videos will be posted on YouTube and the CUNY DRC's websites and will be made available for workshops, conferences and public events.
Answers to frequently asked questions regarding the Competition will be posted on the CUNY DRC's website at http://johnjay.jjay.cuny.edu/dispute/competition/faq. For specific information, contact CUNY DRC at dispute@jjay.cuny.edu or call 212-237-8692 ( USA ).
Competition Rules
Eligibility
Anyone may participate except Competition administrators and judges, as well as members of the CUNY Executive Compensation Plan. Video submissions may be made by individuals or by teams. Each member of a team must meet the eligibility criteria.
Competition Categories
Competition will be in two categories: Youth (17 years of age and younger) and Adult (18 years of age and older). When two or more individuals are submitting a video as a team, the submission must be entered in the age category of the oldest participant. The age category must be selected on the Submission Form submitted with the entry.
Video Subject
Videos must reflect any of the themes contained in the 24 Make Talk Work® bookmarks which can be viewed at http://johnjay.jjay.cuny.edu/dispute.
Video Format
Each video must be:
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No longer than 60 seconds.
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In the English language or prepared with English subtitles.
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Submitted in CD format (Acceptable video formats include: .mpg, .avi, & .mov; contact the CUNY DRC about use of any other format).
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Submitted on a separate CD if more than one video is submitted.
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Clearly marked with the video title and name of the entrant.
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Each video must be prepared with the following statement: “The Make Talk Work® International Video Competition is a project of the CUNY Dispute Resolution Consortium and funded by the JAMS Foundation. Make Talk Work® is a registered trademark of The City University of New York. All rights reserved.”
How to Enter
The following must be submitted for each video entry:
- Two copies of each video (Each entrant may submit up to 3 videos)
- Submission Form
- Consent Form
(Any team member under the age of 18 must submit a Consent Form with the parental/legal guardian permission section completed and signed.)
For Submissions and Consent forms, go to: http://johnjay.jjay.cuny.edu/dispute |
***All entries must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. (EST) April 15, 2008 at the following address:
International Make Talk Work® Video Competition
CUNY Dispute Resolution Consortium
John Jay College of Criminal Justice-CUNY
899 Tenth Avenue, Room 520.03
New York, New York 10019
USA
Entrants should keep copies of all submission materials for their records.
Judging
Winners will be selected by a panel of diverse judges named by the CUNY DRC. The judges will evaluate entries using the following criteria:
- General appeal
- Creative representation of how to Make Talk Work®
- Potential to educate diverse audiences
- Clarity
- Potential to engage viewers internationally
Award Categories
Prizes will be awarded as follows:
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Please note: Youth = 17 years of age and younger; Adult = 18 years of age and older
Prizes will be awarded at a film festival and reception to be held at John Jay College. Taxes and any other expenses are the winners’ sole responsibility.
General Conditions
- By entering the Competition, each entrant accepts and agrees to be bound by these Competition Rules. Non-compliance with any of the Competition Rules may result in disqualification and awarding of the prize to an alternate winner.
- By entering the Competition, each entrant agrees that each of the City University of New York Dispute Resolution Consortium (CUNY DRC), City University of New York (CUNY), and JAMS Foundation shall have the right to use each entrant’s name; city, state and/or country of residence; and photograph and/or likeness, in any media, as news or information for advertising, trade and promotional purposes, and for other purposes by or for the benefit of each of the CUNY DRC, CUNY, and JAMS Foundation.
- The CUNY DRC and CUNY assume no responsibility for lost, incomplete, misdirected, illegible, late, malfunctioning or non-functioning entries, or for failed computer transmissions or technical failures.
- Videos will not be returned. Entrants should keep a copy of their submissions.
- By entering the Competition, each entrant agrees to grant to each of the CUNY DRC, CUNY, and JAMS Foundation a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free license to copy, distribute, perform, display, and otherwise use the entrant’s video, in whole or in part, in any media, including but not limited to posting the video on internet websites and including the video in a compilation with other Competition entries and offering such compilation for sale.
- Entrants are solely responsible for obtaining all necessary permissions to use the work of others in their video. By entering the Competition, each entrant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless each of the CUNY DRC, CUNY, and JAMS Foundation and their respective trustees, officers, employees, representatives and agents, from any claims, damages and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and related disbursements) arising from or related to that entrant's participation in the Competition, including but not limited to any claims, damages and expenses arising from or related to entrant’s actual or alleged infringement or violation of any patent, copyright, trademark, or other proprietary right. The CUNY DRC, CUNY, and JAMS Foundation shall not be liable to an entrant for acts or omissions arising out of or related to the Competition or that entrant's participation in the Competition.
- The CUNY DRC and CUNY reserve the right, in their discretion, to reject entries that they believe are unlawful, libelous, or would be detrimental to the reputation of the CUNY DRC or CUNY.
Notification
The winners will be contacted by phone, letter, and/or e-mail by May 15, 2008. The winners and titles of their entries will be posted on the CUNY DRC website, http://johnjay.jjay.cuny.edu/dispute.