A program ofTarrant County Public

Health

Teen Videofest,is a contest challenging Tarrant County youth, ages 13 – 19, to produce videos

aboutimportant teen health issues

with 569 video entries submitted

from 1999 to 2006.

Teen Videofest

Purpose:

Inform & educate

youth about important

health issues.

Important teenhealth issues*:1. Poor eating habits

2. Physical inactivity

3. Tobacco use

4. Behaviors leading to injury

5. Abuse of alcohol and other drugs

6. Sexual behaviors resulting in HIV, STDs or unintended pregnancy *Source:

CDC School Index Report, 1999

How Teen Videofest works:

1. Announcements in Dec. & Jan.

2. Workshops in Jan. & Feb.

3. Registration & tape distribution

4. Camera & editing assistance, if needed

5. Judging rounds & scoring

6. Scores tallied, top 3 in each category selected as finalists

7. Finalists showcased at Awards Night

More details:

• Three categories (mental health,

physical health and public service announcements)

• Special recognition for middle school participants

• Workshops offer overview, technical tips, a look at prior winners and topic ideas

• Minimal adult involvement

2006:79 entries12 schools & groups

2005:73 entries15 schools & groups

2004:106 entries17 schools & groups

2003:86 entries24 schools & groups

2002:85 entries20 schools & groups

2001:65 entries23 schools & groups

2000:45 entries23 schools & groups

1999:30 entries12 schools & groups

Annual Recognition

Tarrant County

Commissioners Court

2004-2006:

Teens Take On Health

2003:

2003 Model Practice

2002:

2002 Community Partner

2002 Youth Award

A Minor Video Festival

2001:

2001 Champion of Health

2000:

Excellent Health Project

Fort Worth Film Festival

(‘00-’03)

WB33 DFW Close-Up

1999:

Channel 8 Family First-Town

Hall Meeting

Teen VideofestTeen Videofest

at a Glance…at a Glance…

A video library and reference guide

have been developed to promote the use of Teen Videofest videos.

AWARDS & RECOGNITONAWARDS & RECOGNITONPARTICIPATIONPARTICIPATION

Roles of an Adult Sponsor:

• Serve as a contact person for teams

• Provide guidance for participants

• Assure that participants have a project timeline and remain on task

• Assure that all participants complete and return all registration and consent forms

Additional Roles:

• Provide any needed technical assistance, which may include

editing

• Assure that any winning team members attend the Awards Night Event

MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION

OF TARRANT COUNTY

Sponsors makeTeen Videofest possible!

To learn more, visit these web sites:

Lone Star Film Society: www.lonestarfilmsociety.com

Tarrant County Public Health:

http://health.tarrantcounty.com