Are you an aspiring film maker?
Do you love to create visual stories?
Enter the Star People Commercial Contest!
Entrants between ages 13-18 are eligible.
No purchase necessary. No entry fees.
Cash prizes.
Star People Commercial Contest: Your Chance to Shine on TV!
To celebrate the release of the thrilling new book Star People: Mystery of the Hologram, we're inviting creative minds to help spread the word by producing an exciting video commercial. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your talents and see your work broadcast on television in your area. The best part? The winning entries will receive a $500 cash prize!
Who Can Enter?
This contest is open to:
Educational Category: U.S. middle and high school students aged 13-18. School entries must have school faculty authorization and signature.
Individual Category: Individuals or groups of friends aged 13-18. Individual entries require a parent/guardian authorization and signature.
Entry Requirements
No Entry Fee: Participation is free, with no purchase necessary.
Original Content: The use of computer-generated effects and Artificial Intelligence for visuals, effects and music is allowed, but you cannot use copywritten materials that belong to someone else.
Duration: Commercials must be between 44-46 seconds long. Preferably 45 seconds.
Format: Submit entries in standard MP4 or MOV format by November 1st, 2024.
Submission Process
Step 1: Post your commercial on YouTube.
Step 2: Email a scanned copy of the signed entry form (in PDF or JPG format) to contest@starpeopletrilogy.com.
Judging Criteria
Creativity: Emphasis will be placed on creative content.
Prizes: Winners in each category will receive a $500 cashier’s check, and their commercials will be aired on local television.
Categories
Individual/Group Entries
Eligibility: Open to individuals or groups of friends aged 13-18.
Objective: Create and submit a 45-second commercial.
Prize: $500 plus your commercial aired on TV in your local market.
Educational Entries
Eligibility: For entries produced by school film, video, or arts departments.
Objective: Create and submit a 45-second commercial. The prize will be awarded to the sponsoring school.
Prize: $500 plus your commercial aired on TV in your local market.
Objective
Create a 45-second commercial promoting the first book in the exciting new trilogy, Star People: Mystery of the Hologram. You can use a provided script as a guide or create your own.
Prizes
Individual/Group Category Winner: $500 and the opportunity to have your commercial broadcast on TV.
School Entry Category Winner: $500 awarded to your school and the opportunity to have your commercial broadcast on TV.
Rules and Restrictions
Eligibility: Only amateur filmmakers and visual story tellers are eligible.
Hands-on Work: While teachers, parents, and guardians are required to supervise, all work must be completed by individuals aged 13-18.
Creative Freedom: You may use computer generated visuals, effects, and music, but all content must be original—no copyrighted material or content belonging to others.
No Professional Assistance: Entries must not be created in professional studios or with the help of industry professionals.
How to Enter
Application: Begin by completing the entry application form. Once you have the signatures, you can start crafting your commercial.
Creation: Utilize your creativity, teamwork, and dedication to bring your vision to life.
Submission: Post your commercial on YouTube and email the signed entry form.
Good Luck!
Your commercial could be the one chosen to reach audiences on TV—and earn you a $500 prize. Good luck, and may your creativity soar!
Inspirational Scripts
You can use one of the two scripts shown here or create your own.
Script 1
It is the summer of 1964 when UFOs start to appear in the skies over a small New England town. Scott Harrison is awakened one night by aliens who leave behind a hologram imprinted on his bedroom window. It contains runes and images which warn him that his life is in danger from a dark force named Zarco.
In his quest to unlock the meaning of the images, Scott and his best friend, Christina Rivera, began an extraordinary adventure with help from a group of mystical aliens called the Star People. Their search takes them to faraway places including the pyramids of Egypt, and a secret cave on Easter Island, but the sinister power of Zarco is never far behind and will stop at nothing to get what he desires.
It all comes to life in a new book called Star People: Mystery of the Hologram. To find out more, go to www.starpeopletrilogy.com.
Script 2
After a terrifying experience where aliens try to break into his house, fifteen-year-old Scott Harrison discovers a hologram on his bedroom window. Scott and his best friend, Christina Rivera, must decipher the warning contained in the holographic images in order to save their lives. In their search for clues, they form an alliance with a group of friendly extraterrestrials called the Star People and travel to the pyramids of Egypt and a hidden cave on Easter Island.
From the hologram they learn that an evil force named Zarco wants something that Scott possesses and will stop at nothing to get it back. They use a flying craft to try to evade him, but Zarco is determined that Scott and Christina won’t live long enough to solve the mystery of the hologram.
It all comes to life in a new book called Star People: Mystery of the Hologram. To find out more, go to www.starpeopletrilogy.com.