`Tell Us Your Story' Video Contest

Tell Us Your Story Video Contest

Deadline: March 16, 2012

Destination Imagination (DI) has been changing lives for 29 years. With more than a million alumni and 38,000 volunteers worldwide, it has made a huge impact on many kids and adults. So tell us how DI has changed your life. We want to hear about the late nights practicing, about your first tournament with your team, life-long friendships, and problems solved. Be creative and tell us something great!
This contest is open to ALL Destination Imagination team members, Team Managers & volunteers. The winning team member or Team Manager will receive free passes to Global Finals 2012 for their whole team. If you are a volunteer without a team, your winning entry will allow you to send the team of your choice to Global Finals. All you have to do is produce a 60-second video that tells us your story!
Download a PDF flyer with all the details.

Prizes

Free pass to Global Finals 2012 for your team (even if your team does not qualify).
Free room and board for your team and Team Manager at Global Finals 2012, May 23-26 in Knoxville, TN. Total value of $635 per person. (Does not include airfare.)
The winning video will be played at Global Finals 2012 Opening Ceremony and will be featured in DI marketing efforts.

To Enter

1. Create an amazing 60-second video.
   Post your video to YouTube. Name the title of your YouTube video: “My Destination Imagination Story.”
2. Email your YouTube video link to myDIstory@dihq.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , and use “My DI Story Contest” as your email subject.
3. In the body of your email, also provide the following info: Full Name, Age, Address, Phone Number,  Parent or Guardian’s Name. (So we can contact you if you win!)
4. Deadline: March 16, 2012.
5. Questions? Contact myDIstory@dihq.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Terms

By submitting videos, you automatically grant DI a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, irrevocable license to use and publicly display them.
You may only submit materials that you own or have permission to use, and you can only submit photos or videos of people who have given you consent to use their image.

Tips

• Choose One Theme
  Here are a few themes we recommend: A Memorable Moment, A Problem Solved, Best Experience at a Tournament, Lessons Learned or Lifelong Friendships.
• Keep It Real and Specific
  Tell us your unique experience in your own voice. Keep your tone positive, natural and even. Try not to over rehearse or memorize your story line for line. And focus on only the import details of your story.
• Frame Your Shot
  In a head shot, you should be able to see the top of your head to the middle of your chest. Any edited footage or photos should use smooth transitions and be clear to the viewer. Make sure the audience can follow your story!
• Lighting & Location
  Choose a location with a lot of available light. Lighting from multiple sources around the room is preferable to overhead lighting. If possible, use natural light by working a few feet away from a window, standing with one shoulder toward the window. If you shoot outdoors, choose a spot where the sun will not be directly in front of or behind you. Before 11:00 am and after 2:00 pm are the best times to shoot outdoors.
• Sound
  Test sound quality before you shoot. Do not submit videos that contain ANY music, instrumental, vocal or otherwise.

DI University is now available for Online Training!!

Training is available for the following modules:
Team Managers
Rules of the Road
Appraisers

Anyone who wants to know more about DI, volunteer, staff member or parent can go online and complete their training in their own homes!  Go to www.diuniversity.org, create a log-in, click on My Curriculum, and then choose a module to complete.

These modules do not take the place of in-person training, but they are a great first step towards a better understanding of Destination ImagiNation.

More modules are scheduled, so this site will get better and better!

Any student who is participating in Destination ImagiNation in Alberta can enter this contest!  I am looking forward to seeing the great designs that you can come up with!!  Good luck!!

2011 - 2012 Challenges

Destination ImagiNation is an educational program where student teams work on open-ended Challenges and present their solutions at Tournaments. A Challenge is a fun exercise that socially and intellectually engages students by prompting them to use creativity and teamwork to solve a problem. Because everyone is unique, we have developed seven different Team Challenges to unleash every child's potential. As well, each year Destination ImagiNation creates new and exciting Challenges with help from our more than 38,000 volunteers, many of whom are educational professionals.

A. Technical - Assembly Required: Education Focus is technical design, mathematics, and logistics. Build it and get it there on time!
B. Scientific - The Solar Stage: Education Focus is solar science and theatre arts. Light the way for the audience!
C. Fine Arts - Coming Attractions: Education Focus is storytelling, international cultures, and theatre arts. Coming soon to a theatre near you!
D. Improvisational - News to Me: Education Focus is improvisation, story development and cause and effect. This just in: an improvisational performance!
E. Structural - Hold it!: Education Focus is architectural design, structural engineering and theatre arts. Hold for a new type of structural challenge!
projectOUTREACH® - The World Canvas: Education Focus is service learning and marketing. Spread the word!
Rising Stars!® - Build to Last: Education Focus is storytelling, technical design and theatre arts. Welcome to a fun factory for early learners!

How do I start a team?

Teams are the foundation of this program.  Any group of 2-7 students can form a team. 

Most teams are in schools, but anybody can have a team:  girl guides, 4-H clubs, homeschool mothers, a neighbourhood of children, community centre.....  There is no limit to who can form a team. 

Once you have your team, find a team manager.  This should be someone who is willing to give students the tools to work as teammates and expand their ideas, while standing back and allowing them to grow, develop and showcase their amazing abilities.

Once you have the students and the team manager, go to http://www.shopdi.org/ and register your team!  You will get:

Challenges  the challenges for the current DI season
Roadmap  16 week set of plans for a successful DI season
Rules of the Road rules to follow


Once you have your team registered, you can begin!  You will be contacted by your local regional director about team manager training, tournaments, and more.  Let us know how we can help you have a more successful DI experience!