SPEAK UP Video Contest 2011
WINNING VIDEO: "Out of the Mouths of Children" by Joe Lanthier's Fillmore High School Production Class (ages 16)
Description: A young boy refuses to get into his brother's car after the brother has been drinking.
RUNNER-UP VIDEO: "Bobby V" by Camilo Alvea, 23, and Sergio Arias, 23
Description: A young female recounts an accident in which she was involved, in which "Bobby V" was killed.
RUNNER-UP VIDEO: "Choice" by Sophie Glander, 16
Description: A young boy refuses to get into his brother's car after the brother has been drinking.
Congratulations and thanks to all individuals and groups who submitted videos:
- Camilo Alvear, Sergio Arias
- Robert Arbon
- Joe Eskanos
- Fillmore High School Production Class: Naomi Aguilar,
Myra Landin,
Kenya Medina,
Aime Lopez,
Anahi Romero,
Emily Serna,
Maria Villalobos
- Friday Night Live Alumni Group - Camarillo, CA: Siobhan Spellman, Colleen Spellman, Michael Peralta, Yasmin Galicia, Adi Amaro, Lupe Chavez, Moises Chavez
- Friday Night Live Mentors and Proteges - VHS/Cabrillo, Ventura
- Sophie Glander
- Sarah Howard
- Sophie Lang
- One Step Center Youth - Fillmore, CA
- Roberto Perez
Some people think teen drinking is okay...
...But teens are hurting their bodies, their brains, their families, and their futures. If we want things to change, we need to SPEAK UP.
We want your videos about who should SPEAK UP, when you should SPEAK UP, and how you should SPEAK UP.
You are invited to submit a short video about the power of SPEAKING UP about underage and binge drinking. Here are some questions to get you started:
- If there is dangerous behavior being witnessed, how can someone speak up about it?
- What’s a situation in which a difference can be made by someone taking a stand?
- What conversations should be going on between teens and parents about alcohol use and risky behaviors?
- How can young people communicate with each to make positive change?
- What are suggestions and advice for youth, parents and community members to help them speak up and take a stand?
For more information:
contest@straightupvc.org
(805) 643-5701 x1
The 2010 writing contest
Find out more about the 2010 writing contest and its winners here
About Straight Up: Straight Up is a youth development project that promotes social change regarding underage and binge drinking, impaired driving, and other issues using improvisation and interactive performance and workshops with engaging discussion, exploration of issues, and the development of personal and community solutions to these problems. more
