“With the best and brightest talent right here in California, I cannot think of a better way to spread the word about protecting ourselves and others from the H1N1 flu this year,” said Governor Schwarzenegger. “This competition allows [young] Californians to use their creative new media skills to develop innovative and effective videos that will remind all of us what steps we can take to slow the spread of both the seasonal flu and the H1N1 virus.”

There will be a total of four winners, from two language categories (English & Spanish) and the winning footage will be aired on various television spots as well as websites.

Contestants are invited to create 15, 30 and 60 second spots that highlight tips for avoiding the spread of swine flu, and regular seasonal flu. The main messages they are asking to have portrayed are the following:

• Wash your hands frequently, especially after you cough or sneeze
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your sleeve
• Stay home if you are sick
• Get vaccinated

For contest details, including rules, resources and video ideas, visit CDPHfilmfest.org.  Entry deadline to post videos is October, 16, 2009.

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