Kick Butts! Video contest (press release)

February 20, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Contact: Robyn Truslow

              410-535-0291

 

Thanks to generous funding by the Maryland Cigarette Restitution Fund, Calvert Library is hosting a Tobacco Use Prevention Contest for Calvert teens. The deadline for entries has been extended to March 1 so there is still time to get in on the action. Teens are being asked to create a 29-second Public Service Video Announcement that aims to prevent tobacco use. Teams are encouraged! The winners will get a limo ride out to dinner with their team.  Other prizes include Bluetooth speakers and gift cards.  The rules, format and posting information is on the Calvert Library website and questions can be addressed to Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291. The website also has useful links to royalty-free music, tips for video-editing and more. Thanks to donations from volunteer Charles Gauthier, the library also has video cameras that teens can check out to capture their footage. Mr. Gauthier has offered to provide some video editing coaching upon request as well. The grant from the Maryland Cigarette Restitution fund has allowed the library to purchase video editing software that is available to use on library laptops at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. 

 

It is also possible that the winning video will be played on Comcast stations such as VH-1, Comedy Central, TLC, MTV and more. It will certainly be featured on the Calvert Library YouTube channel. Post completed videos early because one video will win the People’s Choice award by having the most YouTube views.

 

Star treatment is not just for the winners; all contestants and their entourages are invited to celebrate the Kick Butts! Video-Creating Contest at a Red Carpet Event on Wednesday, March 19 at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. The red carpet event will feature a photo booth, swag bags (for those aged 13-19) and more in the theme of the Oscars. During the event we will watch the videos from all of the participants and announce the winners.  For more information please contact Robyn Truslow at Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 410-535-0291.

 

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Robyn Truslow

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

410-535-0291

410-535-3022 (fax)

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