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WATERVILLE — Local teens can start submitted applications for “Lights, Camera, Save!” a video contest organized by the American Bankers Association Foundation, and sponsored locally by Kennebec Federal Savings.
The national competition that encourages teens to use video to communicate the value of saving money and to inspire their peers to become lifelong savers. Last year’s local first round winner was Ely Yang, then a senior at Winslow High School, and a student in the Mid-Maine Technical Center’s Mass Media Communications program.
“This wonderful competition offers Maine students a unique opportunity to tap their creativity, learn about saving and using money responsibly, and communicate those key lessons to other young people,” said Allan Rancourt, president of Kennebec Federal Savings. “A sound financial education is critical to a successful future, and we are excited to participate in a contest that spotlights that message.”
To participate in “Lights, Camera, Save!,” students ages 13 to 18 are asked to create a short video (90 seconds or less) that spotlights the importance of saving and using money wisely. They must then submit a link to the video to Kennebec Federal Savings by Dec. 3, along with a completed entry form.
Kennebec Federal Savings will host the local first round of judging and select a local winner. The local winner will advance to the National Competition, where the first place, second place and third place winners will be announced by the American Bankers Association Foundation on Wednesday, Feb/ 26. The top three national winners will receive cash prizes of $5,000, $2,500,and $1,000 to fund their savings goal. Each winner’s school also will receive a scholarship for a teacher to attend the Jump$tart National Educator Conference.
Videos will be judged on their quality, message, content and faithfulness to the criteria set forth by the contest’s official rules. Get the official rules and submission packet online at www.kfsavings.com/news.aspx. To learn more about the “Lights, Camera, Save!” competition, visit www.LightsCameraSave.com.
PHOTO: A screen shot Eli Yang’s winning 2018 video. (Submitted photo)
