Deadline June 9 for Christophers' video contest for college students

Published: 2006-04-27

NEW YORK (CNS) -- Entries are due by June 9 for the Christophers' 19th annual video contest for college students, which awards more than $6,000 in cash prizes. The competition challenges students to interpret the theme "One Person Can Make a Difference" in a short film of five minutes or less. Past winners have used a variety of styles and genres, including drama, comedy, documentary, news format, music video and animation. Dennis W. Heaney, president of the Christophers, said the contest "is our positive way to encourage the idealism and enthusiasm of the talented young people who participate." More information is available by writing to: College Video Contest, The Christophers, 12 E. 48th St., New York, NY 10017; by calling the youth department at: (212) 759-4050; or on the Web at: www.christophers.org/contests.html.

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