Video Proposals
October 27th, 2008Opportunity
Submit a proposal to produce a 3-minute informative, edgy, creative video.
Information
Founded in 1919, BPW/USA is a multi-generational, nonpartisan membership organization with a
mission to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education, and information.
Established as the first organization to focus on issues of workingwomen, BPW/USA is historically a
leader in grassroots activism, policy influence and advocacy for millions of workingwomen.
Submit a proposal on one of the following topics:
1. Why should college students and young professionals be concerned about government policy on
pay equity, work-life balance, and health?
2. Once the election is over, how can college students and young professionals stay active and
involved in advocacy for issues that affect working women?
3. What qualities does a college student look for in their first job and work environment, and what
BPW/USA resources can help with this?
BPW/USA – a national advocacy organization with a mission to achieve equity for all women in the
workplace through advocacy, education, and information – is launching this contest to the nation’s top
film schools. The video should have a primary target of college students, recent graduates, young
professionals; a secondary target would include anyone who is interested in issues that affect
workingwomen and their families.
For additional information, visit www.bpwusa.org
Requirements
Your Proposal Should Include:
1. 200-word outline of your insight on one of the above topics
2. 500-word summary of the video concept, its purpose, and how it is significant to the target
audience
3. Video title, draft script, including design and director notes, for the 3-minute video
Proposals are due by October 31 via e-mail to youngwomenmisbehavin@bpwusa.org. Do not create
the video.
Proposals are due by October 31 via e-mail to youngwomenmisbehavin@bpwusa.org. Do not create
the video. However, please keep in mind that the winning video should be functional in Windows Media
Player or RealPlayer. BPW/USA will review proposal submissions and meet with the winning production
team to discuss details prior to video production. The ideal proposal will reflect the BPW/USA mission
and have innovative concepts, design, and creatively address one of the questions above. The
production team of the best video will receive a cash prize, have their credited video featured on the
BPW/USA website, and be featured in a press release to national media.
Contact
Jennifer Jones at jjones@bpwusa.org
