11TH FILM FEST OCT 21-28, 2010
Reel in the Vote
Reel in the Vote is a non-partisan PSA contest and campaign to generate awareness, excitement, and dialogue to get more Asian Pacific Islander Americans (APIAs) and independent voters out to the polls this year.
Reel in the Vote has been made possible through a major grant from the California Independent Voter Project and additional support from CAUSE (Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment).
30-Second Video Contest
If you have access to a video camera and a great idea, here's your chance to make a difference and win cash plus an all-expense paid trip to the San Diego Asian Film Festival! We are looking for the most creative, 30-second videos that promote and encourage voter registration and participation in the APIA community. This competition is free and open to anyone. Deadline is August 31.
For inspiration, here are two Reel in the Vote videos by filmmakers H.P Mendoza and Karen Lin. (These videos will not be in competition.)
Contest Prizes and Rules
The top three videos will be selected to screen throughout our October film festival in front of thousands of attendees. We will provide travel and lodging to the makers of each of the top three videos to attend the opening weekend of the film festival (October 21-23). A live audience will choose the top winner at our Gala Awards Dinner, October 23, who will be awarded a minimum $1000 prize, two runner ups receive $250 each.
Videos must be exactly 30 seconds in length. Deadline is August 31.
Click here for rules and application.
Help Us Promote the Contest Online
1. Twitter:
#REELINTHEVOTE w/SD Asian Film Fest @SDAFF 30 Sec PSA Contest! Over $2,000 in prizes! More info: http://bit.ly/reelinthevote Plz RT!
Help Increase Asian Pacific Islander Voter Turn Out!! #REELINTHEVOTE w/ @SDAFF PSA contest http://bit.ly/reelinthevote Plz RT!
Watch this sample PSA to find out how you #REELINTHEVOTE w/ @SDAFF this year! http://bit.ly/PSAREELINVOTE
2. Add your friends to Facebook invite: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=108608142519970
3. Share link to promotional PSA: http://bit.ly/PSAREELINVOTE
4. Upload the following image as your profile picture:
Our Supporters
We are most grateful for the funding and support that helped make Reel in the Vote possible this year.
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Get Connected
For more information about voting, civil rights, and Asian American issues, here are some important websites and resources. (Some of these sites are partisan, but they do not necessarily represent the political views of the SDAFF.)
California Independent Voter Project
www.caivp.org
A nonpartisan, nonpolitical organization, dedicated to better informing voters on important public policy issues, and to encourage non-partisan voters to participate in the electoral process.
Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE)
www.causeusa.org
A nonpartisan, nonpolitical organization, nonprofit, non-partisan, community-based organization with a mission to advance the political empowerment of the Asian Pacific American community through non-partisan voter registration and education, community outreach, and leadership development.
Asian American Legal Defense Fund
www.aaldef.org
Founded in 1974, AALDEF is a national organization that protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian Americans. By combining litigation, advocacy, education, and organizing, AALDEF works with Asian American communities across the country to secure human rights for all.
APA for Progress
www.apaforprogress.org
A grassroots, online national network of Asian Pacific Americans for progressive action.
APIA Vote
www.apiavote.org
A nonpartisan organization dedicated to getting APIAs out to vote. Find statistics, voter information, and even online manuals to get you starts in organizing a voter registration drive.
Asian-Nation
www.asian-nation.org
A website dedicated to Asian American history, demographics, politics, and issues.
San Diego County Registrar of Voters
www.sdvote.com
Read up on candidates, check your voter registration status, sign up as a poll worker, find out where to cast your ballot, and view election results here.