About STN ContestsStudent Television Network hosts contests for student-produced programs several times throughout the school year. All contests follow strict guidelines for content, copyright and ethics. Submissions are judged by professionals in the industry and comments are returned to students for evaluation. STN adheres to professional guidelines for student produced work thus ensuring that students are equipped with real world knowledge during their education.
IMPORTANT LINKS
Rules and Regulations for All STN Contests
STN Code of Ethics
STN Creative Content Policy
STN Use of Copyrighted Materials
SPLC Fair Use Guidelines
U.S. Education TV is offering $50,000 in prizes to STN schools that use their streaming service. Select the U.S. Education TV option when you sign up for STN membership and they will pay your membership fee and get you set up with a personal training session. U.S. Ed TV judging will begin February 15, 2012 so all schools that wish to be considered should have their U.S. Education TV website updated and complete with events, archives and advertising. Winners will be announced in March at the Closing Ceremony of the 2012 STN Convention in Dallas, TX. Winners do not need to be present at the convention to win. In fact, U.S. Education TV will be streaming the Closing Ceremony live. For more information about U.S. Education TV, please go to www.studenttelevision.org/resources. For complete contest details go to US Ed TV Contest
STN Student of the Year One high school senior from an STN affiliate school is selected as Student of the Year. The application process includes a review of work completed, written essays, a video portfolio and professional recommendations. The winner is awarded a $1,000 scholarship and a trip to the annual STN Convention where they will deliver a speech at the Opening Ceremony! Watch for entry information in 2012.
STN 2011 Student of the Year:
Christina Schoellkopf
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Dare to compete when the clock is ticking! Teams are given a prompt and only six days to complete their entry and upload it to STN Upload Site. Compete in HIGH SCHOOL NEWS FEATURE, HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS FEATURE OR MIDDLE SCHOOL SPOT FEATURE. And new this year: HIGH SCHOOL FILM CHALLENGE! Winners are announced on the STN website.
CONTEST OPENS: 09.14.11
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10.13.11
PROMPT ANNOUNCED: 10.14.11
UPLOAD DEADLINE: 10.19.11
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Fall Nationals include contests in both individual skills and program production. This year, we present 10 high school contests and 2 unlimited middle school contests. Fall Nationals are eligible for entry if produced and aired between May 1, 2011 and November 9, 2011. Winners are announced on the STN website.
CONTEST OPENS: 10.05.11
UPLOAD DEADLINE: 11.09.11
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Once a year, STN honors the best overall programs based on frequency of airing. Categories include Daily Live, Daily Taped, Weekly, Bi-Monthly, Monthly and Middle School. Entries must have been produced and aired between September 1 and November 10, 2011. Entries are submitted on DVD-R. Winners are announced at the STN Convention.
CONTEST OPENS: 11.16.11
POSTMARK DEADLINE: 12.14.11
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The STN Film Festival screens submisisons in film (live action or animated), documentary and midddle school categories. Awards are presented at the STN Convention for Best Picture, Best Documentary, Best Middle School Film, Best Director, Original Screenplay, Cinematography, Sound Design, Editing and Original Score. Entries are submitted on DVD-R. Film Festival winners are announced at the STN convention.
CONTEST OPENS: 12.16.11
POSTMARK DEADLINE: 01.11.12
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STN invites affiliate teachers to enter their own work in competition with peers. Create a story based on a prompt and see how your work is judged by professionals! Entries are submitted on DVD. The winner is announced at the STN Convention.
CONTEST OPENS: 12.10.11
POSTMARK DEADLINE: 2.15.12
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Spring Nationals are presented as recognition of excellence during the school year. This year, we offer 10 high school and 2 unlimited middle school contests. Spring Nationals are eligible for entry if produced and aired between November 10, 2011 and April 11, 2012. Winners are announced on the STN website.
CONTEST OPENS: 03.07.12
UPLOAD DEADLINE: 04.11.12
CONTEST RULES: (coming soon) |
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