CALL FOR ENTRIES: Submit Your Video About a Brain Disorder
One in six Americans is affected by a brain disorder such as Alzheimer's disease, migraine, autism, MS, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, ALS, stroke, and more. Make a film telling us your story—or the story of a loved one—affected by a brain disorder. Help us make the case for why more brain research is needed to find cures.
Win Up to $1,000 and a Trip to Hawaii!
Eligible entries could up to $1,000 and a trip see your film screened at the 2011 Neuro Film FestivalSM contest held in Hawaii. You don't have to be an expert filmmaker to share your story. Learn more about project rules and requirements and judging criteria.
DEADLINE: February 15, 2011
How to Enter
STEP 1: Make Your Video
Make a short video up to five (5) minutes long telling your story about someone living with a brain disorder. Be sure to use the phrase "Let's put our brains together and support brain research. Visit www.neurofilmfestival.com." in your video. A list of brain disorders can be found the AAN website for patients.
STEP 2: Upload to YouTube as a Video Response
All entrants must upload their film on YouTube. Create an account with YouTube and upload your video as a response to the 2011 Neuro Film Festival video. When you are uploading a film on YouTube, tag your film with the following keywords so that people can find your film on YouTube:
"Neuro Film Festival, American Academy of Neurology Foundation, AAN, brain."Also in the Description box, include the following text:
"This film has been entered into the 2011 Neuro Film Festival from the American Academy of Neurology Foundation at www.neurofilmfestival.com. Let's put our brains together and support brain research. Visit www.neurofilmfestival.com."YouTube comments must be turned off upon uploading to the site.
STEP 3: Complete the Entry Form
After you upload your film on YouTube, complete the official entry form on the 2011 Neuro Film Festival and Contest website, which includes a description of your film, your contact details, and the link to your video on YouTube. Incomplete forms will not be eligible to win prizes in the Contest.
