PATHEOS FAITH ON CAMPUS VIDEO CONTEST

Frequently Asked Questions

Thank you for your interest in applying for the Patheos Faith on Campus Video Contest.

This is a list of common questions about the contest.  If you have additional questions, you may submit them via email to VideoContest@patheos.com.  Due to time limitations, we will not accept phone inquiries.

Creating your video 

Q- What video formats do you accept?
A- We accept video files from most digital cameras, camcorders and cell phones in the .WMV, .AVI, .MOV and .MPG file formats.  Your video must subscribe to the guidelines listed in the instructions.

Q- What if I already have a video?
A- You will need to transfer it to your computer and upload it to faithoncampus.patheos.com

Uploading your video 

Q- How long will it take to upload from my computer?
A- It depends on your internet connection speed and the size of the video.  In general, with a high-speed internet connection, you can expect the upload to take between 1-5 minutes per 1MB.

Voting and seeing your video on the website

Q- When can people start voting?
A- As soon as your video is live on the website.

Q- Does it matter how many people visit the contest site and vote?
A- Yes.  The public voting will select the 20 Semi-Finalists based on the number of votes.

Q- How long before my video appears on the website?
A- Patheos will moderate all videos prior to posting to ensure appropriateness of content and eligibility for the competition. Once we have reviewed your video and application, we will release it and it will appear on the Faith on Campus website.

Q- I filled out my application, but my video is still not on the website.
A- Be sure you have uploaded your video to the Faith on Campus site, per the instructions and initialed the release.  If you have completed these steps, it is possible that your application and/or video is still being processed.  If it is not visible after a week, please feel free to email us for a status update at VideoContest@patheos.com.

Application

Q- My video features - Do I need to get permission from them and/or how do I get the rights to submit it?
A- Prior to making the video, you need to obtain permission from the people who feature prominently in it. If you are filming large crowds, you can post a sign on either side of the area you are filming that states "Filming in Progress: By entering this establishment, you agree to allow for your image to appear in our videotaping and photography for any and all commercial purposes." (or something to that effect) You can also state, "if you don't wish to appear on film, please avoid this area."

Please remember that it is your responsibility to get the rights to submit this video to this competition.

Q- What is the purpose of the release?
A- The release gives us the right to use your submission, and assures us that you have obtained all rights necessary for us to do so.

If you are selected as a finalist or the winner

Q- How will I know if I am selected as the winner or the finalist in each category?
A- We will contact all the Winners (Grand Prize Winner, Category Winners, and the Audience Favorite) on or about April 30th. If you are not contacted, you are welcome to check the site - faithoncampus.patheos.com - for finalist and winner information.

Q- How will I receive my prize?
A- Physical prizes (the prepaid debit card) will be mailed by certified mail to the winner within 15 days of the announcement.

Additionally, marketing and sales staff will contact you within 15 days of winning to discuss the limited set of free advertising and how it will be executed.