[Missouri-l] Fwd: [acb-l] ACB's Audio Description Project--Young Described Film Critic Contest

[Chip Hailey]

>Delivered-To: chiphailey at cableone.net
>From: "Joel-ACB at ADP" <jsnyder at acb.org>
>To: leadership at acb.org, acb-l at acb.org, fia-acb at yahoogroups.com,
>       acb-hsp at acb.org
>Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 14:48:04 -0400
>Subject: [acb-l] ACB's Audio Description Project--Young Described 
>Film Critic Contest
>
>AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND-AUDIO DESCRIPTION PROJECT
>and the
>DESCRIBED AND CAPTIONED MEDIA PROGRAM
>
>announce the
>
>FIRST ANNUAL YOUNG DESCRIBED FILM CRITIC Contest
>
>A "Listening Is Learning" Initiative
>
>Kids love movies.  If you're a young person who can't see or can't see well,
>audio description provides access to all the visual images of the movies
>that your sighted peers enjoy.
>
>Some films in movie theaters and certain DVDs have description available;
>many of those DVDs and the older VHS tapes with description can be borrowed
>at public libraries or state libraries for the blind.
>
>The YOUNG DESCRIBED FILM CRITIC Contest  wants you to experience these films
>and the description soundtracks and tell us about them!
>
>Young people with a visual impairment have a chance to win prizes for
>themselves AND their schools.   And of course a chance to hold the awesome
>title: Young Described Film Critic of the Year!
>
>All you need to do for a chance to win is to write, type or record your own
>film review of any described movie.  Keep it short:  250 words maximum.
>
>There are three age categories:  Sophomore (ages 7 to 10), Junior (ages 11
>to 14), and Senior (ages 15 to 18).  You can enter as many times as you
>like!
>
>The top nominees in each age category will be invited to an Awards Ceremony
>at the American Council of the Blind 2009 convention in Orlando, FL on July
>7.  Special guest award presenters will be in attendance and while the
>prizes are still to be determined, we know you won't be disappointed!
>
>DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES:   Friday, June 12, 2009
>
>How to Enter:
>
>Send us your written entry in regular or large print or Braille via email or
>postal mail.  (Submission from outside the United States are fine.)
>
>Just send your review to:
>ACB-Young Described Film Critic
>2200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 650,
>Arlington, VA 22201  USA
>email:   jsnyder at acb.org
>phone:  202 467-5083
>
>You will need to include these details:
>
>Name:
>Address:
>Phone:
>Email:
>
>Which age category?
>Sophomore (ages 7 to 10), Junior  (ages 11 to 14), or Senior (ages 15 to
>18).
>
>Name of school and class:
>School address and phone number:
>
>Don't forget to attach your review!
>
>::::::::::::::
>
>Top Tips for writing the ultimate film review:
>
>1. Write in the present tense.  For example:  "'the main character of the
>film is called' 'when the film starts, he or she does this or that"
>
>2. Remember your audience and make it fun!  Just because you're writing a
>review doesn't mean it can't be fun to read. Make it as entertaining as
>possible for your readers.
>
>3. Dish the Dirt.  Don't be shy. Say exactly what you think (but say it
>well). Tell the reader whether you loved or hated it-but be certain to say
>why. The judges want to hear your personal opinion!
>
>4. Don't tell the story.  You only have 250 words so don't waste them
>telling the story.  Readers only need to know the outline of the plot and a
>little bit about the main characters.
>
>5. Be a reporter!  If you can, take notes while you're watching the film
>(write down memorable quotes, significant moments etc).
>
>6. Make time.  The best reviews are written while the film is still fresh in
>the mind, so do try to get your ideas down as soon as possible after seeing
>the film. Don't forget to re-read your review, edit it, then prepare a
>finished version.
>
>7. No cheating!   Make sure your work is original and not copied from
>another source in any way.
>
>8. Meet your deadline.  Even the most famous and best paid film critics in
>the world have to get their reviews done on time so don't forget your
>deadline!
>
>DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES:  Friday, June 12, 2009
>
>Good Luck!
>
>
>
>
>
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