Don’t just watch the films. Be a part of them by producing a video for the 2008 EPFF YouTube Challenge!


The challenge is simple. Create a YouTube video promoting this year’s Estes Park Film Festival, and the video with the most viewings by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 7 will be the recipient of two All-Access Gold Passes (valued at $200) to the 4-day Festival.

Here’s how to play:

1.) Research the upcoming Estes Park Film Festival by visiting www.estesparkfilm.com , and also click on “Past Festivals” and see what’s been done in the past.

2.) Check out www.YouTube.com/epfilmfest to watch the previous promos for the Estes Park Film Festival, and also do a search to see what other festivals across the nation are doing.

4.) Create a short video that would be :30 seconds or less. Edgy videos are good, but please no curse words or explicit content.

5.) After your video is posted to YouTube, please send an e-mail to Sean Doherty, Executive Director, sean@estesparkfilm.com , by August 15 and you will receive an email conformation letting you know of your entry’s acceptance into the contest. Please put “YouTube Challenge” in the e-mail subject line. Each submission should include the user name, video title, and YouTube link.

6.) All submissions to YouTube must be posted by August 15. Remember, the festival begins on September 11. Which means the sooner you post your video, the more “views” you’ll have an opportunity to get.

7.) The producer of the video with the most viewings by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 7 will be the recipient of two Gold Passes (valued at $200) to the 4-day Festival which includes the following benefits:

All-access seamless experience to the Festival

Priority Seating: First admittance to all Festival films

Admission to Opening Night Gala on the 12th , and Awards Gala on the 14th

Swag Bag: Exclusive limited edition commemorative merchandise, drink vouchers, and sponsor coupons.