THE PROCESS
1. Film a 3 minute oral history
about Vanport, Oregon
2. Submit the film on DVD*.
GRAND PRIZE: $1,000
3. View and Vote online for best submisssion.
(1 vote per person and yes, you can vote for yourself)
*Registration is required prior to submitting a video. |
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Preserve the stories of Vanport residents by producing a 3-5 minute digital video recording and share these stories with others through the "Life in Vanport" Oral History Film Festival.
This is an opportunity to explore and record the memories of African American citizens who lived in Vanport, Oregon between 1929 and 1945, prior to the Vanport flood and the forced relocation to other areas.
The following links provide information about oral history and the Vanport Era. We encourage you to research "How To" information on the web, as well as stories about the Vanport Era. If you are interested in this project, but do not have an individual to provide the oral history, let us know and a match will be provided for you.
RESOURCES
CREATING ORAL HISTORY
http://chnm.gmu.edu/digitalhistory/links/pdf/chapter6/6.3.pdf
http://www.visionaryproject.com/lewiselma/
http://www.oralhistory.org.uk/advice/
http://www.loc.gov/vets/
http://www.historians.org/pubs/Free/WhyStudyHistory.htm
VANPORT HISTORICAL INFORMATION
http://www.mefeedia.com/watch/30676016
http://freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cchouk/vanport/
http://southwestportland.katu.com/content/survivors-1948-vanport-flood-be-honored
HOW THE FILM FESTIVAL WORKS
(Must be 18 years or older)
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS JANUARY 2012 THROUGH DECEMBER 2012
Produce a 3-5 minute video oral history of people retelling their experiences about "Life in Vanport."
SUBMISSION
One entry per month per producer. Submit on DVD to NPMTC, 415 N. Killingsworth St., Portland, Oregon, 97217. May submit one entry per month throughout contest.
VIEWING
Monthly entries will be available for public viewing and voting at www.npmtc.com beginning January 2012 through December 2012.
VOTING
Each month's entries will be voted on by the public. In January 2013, the winning entry will be viewed by a panel of judges who will determine the grand prize winner.
PRIZES
Each month's winning entry will win a prize with a value of $25 or more. The Grand Prize entry will win $1,000 cash. The Grand Prize will be awarded in January 2013.
NEED A CAMERA?
Digital Video cameras will be available for loan by individuals trained to use digital video recording equipment.
NEED TRAINING?
Individuals needing training may be eligible for training on digital video recording and editing equipment.
NEED A SUBJECT TO VIDEO OR A VIDEOGRAPHER
We realize you may have a story, but don't have anyone to film it. Or you may want to produce a video, but do not have a person to interview. Let us know and we'll provide a match. Email us at npmtc@comcast.net and use MATCH in the subject line.
If you have questions regarding the Oral History Film Festival email npmtc@comcast.net |
