Hey parents!

Throughout this series, your child will have the chance to submit videos they direct and film themselves for Greg’s Super Awesome Video Contest! Below are some rules and guidelines to make sure everyone stays safe and has fun! Please read thoroughly and make sure your child’s videos are in compliance with our rules.

WHAT IS IT?

Create your own 2-minute video about each Fruit of the Spirit! You will be able to enter ONE video EACH week of the series, focusing on a different Fruit of the Spirit each week. At the end of the contest, all of the videos will be viewed and judged by a panel of Saddleback Kids judges. If your video is chosen, you will win the grand prize: Greg’s Super Awesome Camera Kit!

Submissions for all entrants are open now through July 3, 2020 at midnight. The contest winner will be announced at saddlebackkids.com/videocontest on July 10, 2020. Have fun!

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FAQ

  • Who can enter?
    • The contest is open to anyone under the age of 18.
  • What is the deadline to submit my video?
    • You must submit your video before July 3, 2020, at midnight.
  • How long can my video be?
    • Your video should not exceed 2 minutes in length.
  • What should my video include?
    • You should create an original story, an original parody, skit, or documentary pertaining to the Fruit of the Spirit of the week. Be creative!
  • What resources are available?
    • A library of royalty-free music can be found on saddlebackkids.com/videocontest.
  • What are the technical requirements of the video?
    • Shoot your video using an iPhone or any other camera. Preferably, the video should be in HD.
  • Where do I upload the video?
    • You can upload the video at saddlebackkids.com/videocontest.
  • How will the winner be decided?
    • A panel of Saddleback Kids judges will judge entries on their stories based on: creativity, presence of that week’s Fruit of the Spirit, and adherence to the rules.
  • What’s the prize?
    • The winner will receive their very own camera kit, complete with Greg’s favorite camera gear: a GoPro kit valued at over $200!
  • Can we post our videos to social media (i.e., YouTube, Facebook, Instagram)?
    • Yes, but only AFTER the winner is announced on July 10th, 2020.

Do's and Don'ts

  • Each contestant must get permission from a parent or legal guardian before shooting a video and/or entering the contest.
  • Be original. Feel free to put your own spin on the Fruit of the Spirit and make sure what you create is original.
  • Be careful. Take caution when creating your video. Make sure not to shoot any violent activities or dangerous stunts that put you and/or others at risk of getting hurt. For your safety and the safety of others, don’t try any risky moves.
  • Don’t be rude or use inappropriate language or actions.
  • Don’t use any music files that are not from the Saddleback Kids website.
    • If you want to use music in your video, only use materials provided on our website. You may also include any music you have created yourself (i.e., bass booms that you have created) so long as they are not from a recording by someone else other than yourself. Videos that use copyrighted music and other materials will be automatically disqualified.
  • Focus on the Fruit of the Spirit of the week. Make sure the theme of kindness, gentleness, faithfulness, etc. is clear.
  • Don’t go over 2 minutes.
  • Have fun!

Upload your videos here!

WIN THIS AWESOME PRIZE

The winner of Greg’s Super Awesome Video Contest will win Greg’s Super Awesome Camera Kit (also known as Go Pro Black 7 Handler Bundle!)