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June film submissions.  View and Vote  

VANPORT SURVIVORS WAITING TO BE INTERVIEWED

The North Portland Multimedia Training Center through its Vanport Oral History Video Contest seeks producers to interview Vanport survivors. Dozens of survivors have agreed to be interviewed. 

Productions resulting from interviews arranged by NPMTC will be entered into the Vanport Oral History Video Contest (see contest rules at www.npmtc.org), submitted to public access TV, posted on social media and multimedia websites. Ultimately productions will be shown at venues throughout Portland and the region.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Naomi Pierce, npmtc@comcast.net or call

503-285-5555, X 521. For more information go to www.npmtc.org or visit NPMTC page on Facebook. 

Interviews will be scheduled as early as June 12 and throughout the summer 2013.  

THE PROCESS 1. Produce a 3-5 minute video oral history of people retelling their experiences. 2. *Submit a registration form and the production on DVD to NPMTC for prizes and recognition. (Mail to or drop off at NPMTC Video Contest, 415 N. Killingsworth, Portland, OR 97217.) 3. View and Vote online for best submisssion. (1 vote per person and yes, you can vote for yourself) *Registration form is required when submitting a video.

ORAL HISTORY AND THE COMMUNITY

Preserve the stories of your community by producing a 3-5 minute digital video recording of individuals retelling their experiences and recalling their memories. Share these stories with others through the 2013 Vanport Oral History Film Festival.

This is an opportunity to explore and record the unique memories of the people around you. What better time than now to record the histories of relatives, local newsmakers, and beloved community members.

The links below provide information about oral history. We encourage you to research on your own, as there are numerous websites highlighting the importance of gathering oral history and informational guides on how to conduct an interview.

RESOURCES

CREATING ORAL HISTORY:

THE FINE PRINT

(Must be 18 years or older)

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS JANUARY 2013 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2013
Produce a 3-5 minute video oral history of people retelling their experiences.

SUBMISSION
One entry per month per producer. Submit entry to npmtc@comcast.net with registration form found on website. May submit one entry per month throughout contest.

VIEWING
Monthly entries will be available for public viewing and voting at www.npmtc.com beginning January 2013 through September 2013.

VOTING
Each month's entries will be voted on by the public. During October-November 2013, the monthly winning entries will be viewed by a panel of judges who will determine the Grand, 2nd and 3rd prize winners.

PRIZES
Each month's winning entry will win a gift prize. At the end of the contest, the Grand Prize winner will win $1,000 cash; 2^nd prize $500; 3^rdprize $250. The Grand Prize will be awarded in January 2014.

NEED TRAINING ON A PROFESSIONAL HD DIGITAL CAMERA?

NPMTC will train you FREE. Individuals needing training can apply for training on digital video recording and editing equipment. Training includes oral history interview techniques. 

NEED A CAMERA?
Digital Video cameras will be available for loan by individuals trained to use digital video recording equipment.

NEW THIS YEAR!

Use your own device to record the interview. As long as your recording can be submitted to us on DVD or electronically, it will be accepted into the contest. Remember, the registration form must accompany all submissions. 

If you have questions regarding the Oral History Film Festival email npmtc@comcast.net or call 503-285-5555, x 521.