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Lights! Camera! Action! 2009 Short Video Competition

NOTE: Entries are no longer being accepted for the 2009 video competition. Winners will be notified by the end of July. Thanks!

As part of our celebration of the Hudson's Quadricentennial, we're inviting people to upload short videos to Scenic Hudson's "I Love Hudson Valley" short video competition. We're looking for innovative, creative and personal interpretations of why contestants love the Hudson River Valley. Your short video should highlight your personal connection to the Hudson River, its surrounding landscapes or distinct places. Be creative -- get inspiration from Scenic Hudson parks, the valley's unique characters or the hidden gems that make our region a great place to live, work and have fun.

The winning videos will be featured on our Web site and shared with 17,000 Scenic Hudson members who keep connected with Scenic Hudson via e-mail. Online viewing of the winning short videos will be promoted further through newsletters and other publications.

Here's how you enter:

Step One: Make your video

We invite aspiring filmmakers to produce short videos that tell us in 90 seconds what they love about the Hudson Valley.

Step Two: Upload it to YouTube

If you don't already have a YouTube account, you'll need to set one up by clicking the "Sign Up" button at youtube.com. Once you have an account, visit www.youtube.com/my_videos_upload to upload your video.

Step Three: Add it to the contest group

In order for your video to be part of the competition, it needs to become part of the Scenic Hudson Video Competition Group on YouTube. First join the group, and then add your video.

Step Four: Fill out an entry form.

Finally, fill out the online entry form so that we can capture some details about you and your video -- and enter you into the appropriate prize category.

Need help? Try attending a workshop.

We've partnered with the Children's Media Project to offer some workshops for people who want to particpate in the contest but need equipment and/or training. More...

PLEASE NOTE

Entrants must be 10 years or older. Entrants under age 18 must complete and submit a release form signed by a parent or guardian.

All entries must be filmed in the Hudson River Valley (Manhattan northward to the cities of Albany and Troy).

Entrants must also review our official rules and terms and conditions prior to submitting an entry.