sdaff presents reel in the vote

My friends at the San Diego Asian Film Foundation inform they've got a very cool campaign going on... SDAFF is challenging any and all concerned citizens with access to a video camera and a few creative ideas to take part in their REEL IN THE VOTE contest. Just submit a 30-second PSA encouraging voter registration and participation in the APIA community. You could win a thousand bucks and a new camcorder (plus supreme ultimate bragging rights). The winning PSA will be screened before all film programs at the film festival. Here are the details:

"REEL IN THE VOTE" IN 30 SECONDS
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT CONTEST for $1000!

If you have access to a video camera and a great idea, here's your chance to take action in 30 seconds! The San Diego Asian Film Foundation is challenging YOU to submit a 30-second public service announcement that promotes civic responsibility and democratic participation in the electoral and public policy processes. In other words, your PSA should help encourage voter registration and participation in the APIA community. Entries will be judged on creativity, originality, and message.

PRIZE: $1000 and a Sony HDF-FX1 HDV Camcorder (worth $3700), plus bragging rights -- the winning PSA will be screened before all film programs at the film festival.

DEADLINE: Entries must be postmarked by July 31, and no more than 30 seconds in length.

RULES & ENTRY FORM AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.SDAFF.ORG

Why Reel in The Vote?
Statistics show Asian Pacific Islander Americans have the lowest rates of voter participation among all ethnic groups, and Asian American women have the lowest rates of voter participation among all groups, with less than one quarter of eligible voters actually registering to vote. While there may be many cultural reasons behind the dismal numbers, APATHY is our worst enemy.

As an Asian Pacific Islander American, your right to vote is one of the most valuable rights you will ever have. The freedom to choose the direction of a nation is a powerful and liberating force. We need to start talking about voter participation in the APIA community, challenge ourselves to become civically engaged, empower ourselves with knowledge of the candidates, and ultimately, have a voice in where we believe this country should be headed.

REEL IN THE VOTE is a non-partisan campaign launched by the San Diego Asian Film Foundation to encourage more Asian Pacific Islander Americans (APIAs) to participate in the democratic process during this crucial election year. Additional details about the Reel in the Vote campaign and competition rules and entry form is available online at http://www.sdaff.org/reelinthevote.php

The SD Asian Film Foundation, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the Pan Asian experience through the media arts.

Got that? It's time to get off your ass and take part! A cool contest, for a great cause. To read the rules, download an entry form, or get more information about the Reel in the Vote contest (or SDAFF in general), visit www.sdaff.org.