Advisor Resources
Advisor Role
Each participating student or group must have an advisor from their school, college, or organization.
Advisors help ensure:
- Students understand contest rules
- Release forms are completed
- Content is appropriate and original
- Submissions meet the 30–60 second requirement
- Shareable URL link to video is accessible and viewable
Advisor Responsibilities
- Review student scripts and concepts
- Ensure no copyrighted material is used
- Confirm all actors have signed releases
- Submit or verify submission of required forms
- Serve as the primary contact for communication
Who Can Be an Advisor?
- Teachers
- Professors
- Club advisors
- Coaches
- Youth program staff
Student Checklist
Before Filming
- ✔ Choose a category
- ✔ Brainstorm your message
- ✔ Write a script or outline
- ✔ Secure an advisor
- ✔ Gather actors (if needed)
- ✔ Obtain location permission
During Filming
- ✔ Keep video between 30–60 seconds
- ✔ Use original footage
- ✔ Record clear audio
- ✔ Avoid copyrighted music/images
After Filming
- ✔ Add English subtitles if needed
- ✔ Export in an accepted format
- ✔ Complete release forms
- ✔ Submit shareable video URL link and forms by June 30