Submit a story about the #GesturesOfTrust

CALL TO ACTION: In a 15-second to 3-minute film, show us what a Gesture of Trust looks like. Your submission should be authentic, moving, have good sound and cinematography. We are looking for 15-second, 30-second, 60-second, 90 second and 3-minute film submissions.

The Better Business Bureau is all about trust... but what does that mean?

We asked 1,500 business owners about what they believed about building trusted relationships with their customers, and they answered with what BBB now calls the 5 Gestures of Trust: Be Honest, Be Transparent, Be Proactive, Be Humble, and Be Equitable. Now it's your turn. Tell us a story.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 5 GESTURES OF TRUST.

Entries will be evaluated based on the following judging criteria:
* Creativity (45%)
* Technical Merit (30%)
* Adherence to the Assignment (25%)

HOW THE WINNERS ARE DETERMINED:  The contest is hosted in two rounds. From the first round of accepted entries, the top 10 film submissions with the most votes and the top 10 preliminary jury selected entries will advance to the finals round. From the finalists, a jury panel comprising representatives from the Better Business Bureau will select the top 10 film submissions.

From the top 10 finalist films, we will award a Grand Prize winner, 2nd and 3rd place prize winners, and an additional 7 Honorable Mentions. 

PRIZE DESCRIPTION: 

The Grand Prize Winner will receive a $15,000 contract with BBB to produce a short film series on the topic of trust in the marketplace. 

The top three finalist films will receive a $1,000 travel stipend to attend a live screening of the top 10 finalist films in New York City. 

The top 10 Honorable Mentions each win a $300 gift card. 

Grand Prize: $16,300 value

2nd Place: $1,300 value

3rd Place: $1300 value

7 Honorable Mentions win $300 gift cards

The top 10 submissions will also screen live at the International Assembly of Better Business Bureaus.

PLEASE NOTE: This film contest is open to US, Canada and Mexico residents only. Limit 1 submission per user. Your submission will be rejected if you do not live in the US, Mexico, or Canada.

AUDIENCE AWARDS operates video contests and film festivals to provide filmmakers the opportunity to work with brands, gain exposure & accelerate their careers. We are committed to providing a stage for diverse, emerging talent and your creative work. Our democratized platform celebrates the power of storytelling and provides tools to build an audience. Films submitted to opportunities on our site are juried by industry professionals and the global audience. The top films win distribution, prizes, and screen at festivals around the world. Created by filmmakers, for filmmakers, we work to give you a leg up.

SUBMISSIONS DUE BY

Submissions Closed

VOTING OPENS

Sep 03, 2019 at 2:00pm EDT (America/Detroit)

VOTING CLOSES

Sep 12, 2019 at 2:00pm EDT (America/Detroit)

WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Oct 15, 2019 at 10:00pm EDT (America/Detroit)

FINAL TEAM AWARDS

10 Finalist: $15,000 contract with BBB to produce a short film series on the topic of trust in the marketplace + $1,000 travel stipend and $300 Gift Card