Looking for Democracy: How to Make It, How to Sustain It

Presented by: The Public Square, a program of the Illinois Humanities Council; Independent Television Service (ITVS); Kartemquin Films; IFP/Chicago; Columbia College Television & Film Departments, Chicago Access Network Television; Chicago Short Film Brigade; Critical Encounters: Fact & Faith; and Reeltime Independent Film and Video Forum!

In this historical moment abuzz with potential, many are grappling with the possibilities for change. As we face economic crisis and calls for racial, environmental, and human justice, how are we creating and sustaining democracy?

Do you have an idea for a provocative remix that challenges the concept of ownership or a thought-provoking public service announcement that describes what it means to be green in your ‘hood? Where do you see democracy in your life, where you work, go to school, or in your community? Now is your chance to be radically creative and show the world what democracy, making it and sustaining it, means to you!

Submit a short film to our Looking for Democracy: How to Make It, How to Sustain It 2nd Annual Film Contest. Any genre is fair game: documentary, narrative, experimental, remix, music video, public service announcement, etc.

You can submit more than one video. Videos must be 5 minutes or less in length.

Postmark deadline: Tuesday, December 1st, 2009.

For rules, resources, prizes and submission information please visit www.prairie.org/DemocracyFilmContest, or contact Charlotte King at The Public Square at 312.422.5580 x232 or cak@prairie.org.