“Why Chicago” Competition
September 1, 2008 by admin
Share why you think the Olympics should come to Chicago in 2016!
We want to know why YOU think Chicago will make the BEST host for the 2016 Olympics since, oh, let’s say, Athens! We invite you to create videos that unite the spirit of the Olympics with the spirit of Chicago — and tell the world why the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games should come to Chicago.
As a city renowned for its passion, civic pride, love of sports, and great sense of humor, we know that no one can tell our story better than our own people! We’ll post them on this website for the world to see.
Submit your video before September 25th and you could meet Michael Phelps in Chicago!
Video Competition Details:
- Contest begins on September 3
- Submit your video by 10:00PM CDT on September 25
- On September 27, we will post the final 5 videos selected by Chicago creative judges, for the world to vote and determine the winning “Why Chicago” video
- Voting takes place on this site from September 27 through 11.59PM CDT on October 1
- Winning videos will be announced and honored at a Chicago2016 event on October 3 in Chicago where winners will meet Michael Phelps, eight-time 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist
What we’re looking for:
- Tell the story of what makes Chicago the perfect place to host the 2016 Games. Imagine someone from another country watching your video – what is it about your Chicago that will make the world excited about coming to Chicago in 2016?
- Show the character of Chicago and its people to the world, in whichever way you like – through fun conversations with Chicagoans, city scenes, narrated, edited, raw footage – you name it! Just no nudity, swearing, or bashing of any country or ethnic culture in any way – please!
- Keep it short - no more than 3 minutes (60 seconds)
How to Submit:
- Enter required information on this page – it’s quick and painless.
- We prefer you post your video to YouTube, because then we can make it part of our Chicago2016 YouTube Channel, too. You can find out how to do that here.
Once you submit your video entry, our editors will review your clip. If everything looks OK, we will embed it and publish it on our site. It may take a day or two to get published, so please be patient. If you have any questions, please contact us.
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