YFU USA 2008 Photo/Video Contest

Like taking pictures or shooting video? Would you like the chance to earn some cash for your excellent photos or video? Enter the YFU USA 2008 Photo/Video Contest!

1st Prize is $100, 2nd Prize is $50, and 3rd Prize is $25. Winners will be notified by email.

What We Are Looking For

Photos and video should be of people and should show an aspect of youth exchange. An American student with their Japanese host family, a Colombian student enjoying a typical American experience, a family photo/video with your exchange student, an American student visiting a temple in Thailand; these are just a few of the many possibilities. Photos can be snapshots, but preference will be given to photos that capture close-up facial expressions and emotions and are closely framed with the focus being on the subjects in the photo, not necessarily the background.  Videos should capture a cross-cultural event that symbolizes the importance and/or educational value of international exchange.

Eligible photographs and video will be judged by YFU USA staff for quality, color, image, clarity, aesthetic properties, and relevance to international exchange. Ten finalists will have their photographs or videos featured online at yfu-usa.org for visitors to the web site to judge.

The Rules

  • Photos and videos must be in color.
  • Videos must be limited to 5 minutes or less.
  • Photos can be in electronic format or print. If photos are electronic, they must be in .jpg, .gif, .png, or .tif format with a minimum 300 DPI resolution. Printed photographs must be on photo-quality paper.
  • You are allowed to submit up to 5 photos or videos.
  • Limit of one prize per person. Odds of winning will be determined by the number of qualified entries.
  • Photos and videos will not be returned.
  • Copywrited photos and videos are not eligible.
  • All photos and videos must be the original work of the entrant. Entrant must also have the legal rights to submitted photographs. No photos will be accepted without entrant mailing in a copy of the YFU Media Release form.
  • Employees of YFU USA, Inc. are not eligible.
  • All photo and video entries become the property of YFU USA, Inc. and may be used in promotional literature and any other purpose at YFU USA, Inc.'s sole discretion. Photos/videos may be cropped, enlarged, or otherwise digitally altered as needed.
  • All entries must be received or postmarked by February 22, 2008.

 

How to Enter

There are four simple steps to enter your photo into the YFU USA 2008 Photo/Video Contest.

To enter your electronic photo or video:

Step 1: Copy, paste, and complete the Official Photo/Video Entry Form (see below) into an email.

Step 2: Copy, paste, and complete the YFU Media Release Form (see below) into the email. *Please Note: If you are sending the Release Form by email, it must come from your own email address (the one you have listed on the Entry Form). If you are under 18, the parent section of the Release Form must come from your parents’ email address.

Step 3: Attach your photo - remember that it must be at least 300 DPI resolution.

Step 4: Send your email to rago@yfu.org.

To enter your print photo:

Step 1: Print and complete the Official Photo/Video Entry Form.

Step 2: Print and complete the YFU Media Release Form.

Step 3: Write your name, address, phone number, and email address on the back of the photo.

Step 4: Enclose your Entry Form, Release Form, and photo in a secure envelope (damaged photos will not be accepted) and mail to:
YFU USA Photo/Video Contest
6400 Goldsboro Road
Bethesda, MD 20817

 

Official Photo/Video Entry Form
All fields are mandatory.

Photographer's First Name:

Photographer's Last Name:

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

Telephone Number:

Email Address:

Photograph/Video Title:

Short description of event or activity depicted:

 

 

YFU Media Release Form

 

Now, on this _____________day of ___________________ 20____, I, the undersigned, grant Youth For Understanding USA, Inc. (YFU) and its authorized agents the irrevocable right to use my name, photographs, videos, written statements and similar materials involving me for informational, publicity, or promotional purposes without prior notification.  I understand that these materials may appear in printed materials published by YFU, promotional videos or online through YFU USA or YFU partner office websites.  I agree to hold YFU harmless from all claims related to YFU’s or its agents’ use of these materials for these purposes.   I also agree that YFU is under no obligation to me or any other party to use this material.  By my signature below, I represent that I have read and fully understand this “Individual Release” form and that either (A) I am at least eighteen years of age, or (B) my legal guardian has signed on my behalf below.

 

 

 

__________________________________                _____________________

(Signature)                                                                                            (Date)

 

 

__________________________________________________

(Printed Name)

 

 

Parent or Guardian Consent (if entry is submitted by someone under the age of 18):

 

I, the undersigned, now certify on this day_________ of ___________, 20____, that I am the parent or legal guardian of the minor named above, and I have the legal authority to execute the above Individual Release form.  I approve the forgoing and waive any rights to the materials described.

 

 

___________________________________              _____________________

(Signature)                                                                                            (Date)

 

 

__________________________________________________

(Printed Name)