THE SEEDS OF INSPIRATION
Create a short film that reflects your core values, what you believe is the
life sustaining truth of your world.Show us your community, your soul,
your challenges, your glories. We in turn will show it to thousands of viewers
who are curious about your vision and your journey.

“By their very definitions, "core" means that it's at the center, while "values" is defined as our beliefs. Core values then translate into beliefs that are at the center of who we are and define us both as individuals and professionals. They are the critical, intangible essentials that bring continuity and meaning to life. The anchors that support all we do and define who we are. And while core values define us as individuals, they also define our nation's institutions. Both people and institutions have values and they need to be shared values. When individual and institutional values conflict, you can expect a crippling impact to one or both.

In these modern times, we live in an era of relative values, where right is determined by what advances my interests. That is completely in contrast to the core values we aspire to. Core values are your bedrock, despite whether it's good times or turbulent times, core values are your guidepost, your touchstone, the means by which you always know what to do because you are guided by that unchangeable, unwaverable set of core values. That's why they're important. To help you navigate turbulent times whether on an individual or institutional level.

General Hal M. Homburg
November 16, 2000
Cadet Graduation Address
Lexington, VA

Entries should highlight the cinematic expression and vision of the filmmaker(s). Short films (no longer than 10 minutes) in documentary, narrative, experimental and animation genres will be accepted. Final entries will be featured in the EyeBelieve Film Festival (SPRING 2009, TO BE ANNOUNCED).

Prizes
Grand Prize Package $2,000 ($1,000 cash, $1,000 in gifts, film equipment, etc)

Other Prizes To Be Announced

Who Can Enter
The competition is open to anyone. Winners will be announced at the EyeBelieve Film Festival in Spring 2009 (Venue TBA).

Deadlines
Submission Dates: Now – February 16, 2009

Contact Us
For more information on the competition, e-mail cloffel [at] denverlibrary [dot] org or tony [at] deproduction [dot] org.