This competition encourages college, middle and high school students to expand their understanding and awareness of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) and allied contributions to society. THE LAVENDER EFFECT®, Global SchoolNet, and REVRY™ are co-facilitators for this California FAIR Education Act inspired competition that rewards quality stories of LGBTQ luminaries and landmarks.

Students entering this competition create an original 3min-5min video about a historic LGBTQ or allied figure, a historic milestone, and/or notable landmark. Filmmakers present their unique perspective on LGBTQ history, like college filmmaker Alex Valencia’s award-winning video about famed computer scientist Alan Turing. Or Sage Creek High School award-winning GSA video about San Diego, CA’s first PRIDE parade titled “Paper Bag Heart.”

NEW Competition Registration Deadline is March 31st, 2018

Contact: Andy Sacher andy@thelavendereffect.org

Films will be judged by a team of historians, filmmakers, and educators based on the following criterion:

1. The Filmmaker(s) combine significant research and personal observations to create an original, interesting, accurate, and relevant story.
2. The story is presented in an exceptionally fun, original, creative, or innovative way.
3. Audio, video, photos, music, and graphics are exceptionally high quality and are used in a way that enhances the story message.
4. The narrative motivates change and provides actions the viewers can take.
5. The project follows fair use for all audio and images that are included. All text is the original work of the group members or is used with permission All credits are listed.

Click HERE for more great story starter ideas!

Click here to see answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

THE LAVENDER EFFECT® will have a dedicated channel on the REVRY™ streaming platform, providing an important and accessible new means for both expanding visibility amongst young filmmakers and sharing significant stories of LGBTQ history and culture with the world. THE LAVENDER EFFECT and Global SchoolNet will facilitate the competition and provide a valuable catalyst to facilitate conversations around historic contributions of LGBTQ people.

Global SchoolNet (GSN) engages educators and youth in e-learning projects worldwide, to develop science, math, literacy and communication skills, foster teamwork, civic responsibility and collaboration, encourage workforce preparedness, and create multi-cultural understanding. Founded in 1984, GSN supports 21st century, brain-friendly learning, and improves academic performance through content-driven collaboration to prepare youth for full participation as productive and compassionate citizens in an increasingly global economy. http://gsn.org

REVRY™ is the world’s first LGBTQ streaming service dedicated to all forms of digital entertainment created by and for queer and allied audiences. A global first for the new Apple TV and Google Chromecast and also available on the web and Roku, Android, and iOS devices, REVRY provides a convenient and curated platform for authentic, diverse stories from across the globe. Start your 30-day free trial today at http://revry.tv

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