My Iligan : A Digital Storytelling Contest

My Iligan
Digital Story Telling Contest
Sponsor: LGU of Iligan and Sk Federation

Taboan Mindanao in partnership with Balay Iligan Inc. , as part of its advocacy to amplify the voice of the Mindanaon in the internet, is promoting digital story telling as a communications tool that helps individuals and groups to connect with each other, share their experiences and reflect on practice in a way that energizes and creates lasting bonds.

Digital Stories are a modern twist to the age-old art of storytelling. Digital Story telling combines various media such as photos, music, video as well as voice-overs to create powerful stories that can be broadcast in the internet or distributed through optical media. These personal stories can illuminate complex patterns and deeper truths and one should never underestimate the power of the particular. The process of telling a story – and seeing it touch other people can be empowering. Being touched by the stories of others makes a difference to bonds of trust, insights as well as sends a strong signal that many voices and perspectives are valued.

My Iligan, is a digital story telling contest open to all highschool and college students. Entries are autobiographical digital pieces that tell the story of connection to a place particularly Iligan City. Through the contest, students become producers of media, not just consumers, building an understanding of media literacy through authentic learning. The contest culminates in a celebration and awards ceremony, honoring the efforts of the participants and celebrating the winning pieces.

All winning entries will be uploaded to Taboan Mindanao where it can be viewed by thousands of people from all over the world. The website will provide a venue for Iligan’s youth to be heard and hopefully generate interest for Iligan City itself.

Objectives:
Raise awareness on the potentials of Digital Story Telling as an alternative form of expression and knowledge sharing.
Promote Iligan City through the use of social media.
Provide a platform to amplify the voices of Iligan City’s youth.

Contest Theme

The theme for the contest will be about STORIES ABOUT LOCATIONS in this case Iligan City. What places here in Iligan that you have fond memories, places that you hold dear or places that played a significant role in your growing up years. These are just a few questions that will guide the contestants in making their digital stories. Stories about locations, specific or vast, capture memories. Geographical places hold intense memories and emotional significance in our lives. Whether the participants have a fond memory of spending childhood summers on a grandparent’s farm or the beach, reconciling stories and emotions of these places is a useful exercise in understanding ourselves.

Mechanics

Entry Specifics

1. Digital stories must not exceed three (3) minutes in length

2. Digital stories should include at least three (3) of the following components:

Voice over narration
Images
Personal home video
Music

3. Piece must be self-contained, no plug-in required.

4. Entrants must own and/or have permission to allow Taboan Mindanao to use anything included in their digital story, other than background music.

Entry Form

All participants must complete and sign the Official Entry Form in its entirety. Students who have not completely filled out the form will not be eligible. A completed Official Entry Form will confirm that the story is original and that the entrant has all rights necessary to grant Taboan Mindanao permission to use the entry. Include the Official Entry Form when submitting your story.

Originality

Each entry must be the original work of one student only. An adult may not alter, change, or enhance the creative integrity of a student's work.

Judging and Notification

Entries will be judged on originality, creative expression, storytelling and integration of copy and images. The judges will include, but not be limited to, Balay Iligan Inc. staff and community partners. Winners will be notified on the phone by September 15, 2009

Publication
All winners will have the opportunity to have their work published on Taboan Mindanao. Balay Iligan Inc. may also provide other entrants selected by its staff with the opportunity to have their work published on Taboan Mindanao. Winners and other selected entrants will be required to sign an agreement providing publication rights to Balay Iligan Inc. . Winners and entrants selected for publication will receive byline credit.

Return of Entries

Entries will not be returned.

Rights Associated with Contest

Winners grant to Balay Iligan Inc. the right to use their names and likenesses in advertising and promotion without further compensation or permission, except where prohibited by law. All entries become the sole property of Balay Iligan Inc. . By entering, entrants agree to abide by the above stated rules. Participants warrant that their entry is their original work and that Balay Iligan Inc. ’s use of the entry will not infringe upon or violate rights of any third party, and grant Balay Iligan Inc. the right to edit, publish, promote, and otherwise use their entry materials without permission, notice or compensation. No royalties will be paid at this or any time.

Criteria for Judging

Originality ( 30 )
· Reflection on the meaning of the story is present
· Honesty and authenticity is reflected in story
· Artistic approach to story creation

Storytelling ( 30 )
· Story is engaging (powerful, humorous, etc.)
· Addresses the audience in an expressive way
· Narrative is well-crafted and offers reflection

Technical Aspects ( 30 )
·Demonstrates knowledge of digital storytelling (recording voice over, digitizing images, editing) tools
·Uses unique aspects of technology to enhance/enrich the story
·Uses technology to integrate all elements of the story in creative way

SCORE FOR OVERALL IMPRESSION OF STORY ( 10 )