The Citizens for Global Solutions 2009 Multimedia Contest is designed for students, aspiring film makers, flash animators, artists, webmasters, graphic designers, poets, rappers, video artists, and creative activists with an interest in global issues. The judges are looking for entries that can inspire, amuse, and activate people out who believe that a better world is possible. This year's is theme: "Choose your Global Solution!"

The entry format for this year's completion is open to several electronic file-types, including but not limited to: digital video, flash animation, entire websites, online games, and spoken word audio/video submissions.

The awards include the following:

1st Place Award: US$2,000

2nd Place Award: US$1,000

3rd Place Award: US$500

People's Choice Award: US$500

The idea behind this year's competition is interactive storytelling:

1. The story or game must branch at a couple of points, and
2. the viewer/player gets to make choices about which direction to go.

The goal is for the audience to understand that today's global problems have multiple solutions, each leading to a different potential outcome for the planet.

This contest is open to beginners, as well as those with design experience. The website includes tips, links, and tutorials. Any entrant under 18 years of age must have his or her entry co-signed by an authorized parent or guardian. Students are welcome to work in a team.

Click here for more information and for a registration form (registration is free).

Click here to read about previous winners.

Youthful-media - Young People's Media Network website on October 14 2009.