Master of Public Health

8th Annual National Public Health Week Student Film Competition

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR HOFSTRA STUDENTS

8th Annual National Public Health Week
Student Film Competition

2022 Theme: Building Resilient Communities

Applications are now being accepted for the 8th Annual Student Film Competition, which will be held as part of Hofstra University’s National Public Health Week virtual programming on April 4, 2022. This competition is sponsored by the School of Health Professions and Human Services, Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University.

For the past seven years, we have had teams of students from various disciplines across campus create short videos focused on top health priorities for New Yorkers and compete for cash prizes. The top three winning films received cash prizes and have their films displayed on the Nassau County Department of Health website.

This year, student groups and clubs/organizations can register as teams (max of 7 members per team) to create a short video that raises increase awareness of the power of communities and their impact on the health of their individual residents.

Hofstra students from all majors and graduate programs are welcome to participate.

If you are interested in competing this year, click on the link below and fill out the short application.

Applications are due by February 25th, 2022 at 5 p.m. In the application link below, please list the members of your team and write their major or graduate program next to their name (limited to 7 members or less.) Participation can be fully remote. If you choose to meet with your group in-person then to comply with COVID-19 guidelines, team-members should only include students in the same club/organization, the same class or in the same household. Students will be notified of acceptance into the competition by February 28th at 5pm.

Registration Link:
https://hofstra.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b2tS2yG72AbCSlU

PURPOSE

  • Focus: To help increase awareness of the power of communities and their impact on the health of their individual residents.
  • Topics: This film competition will address the following general priority areas; specific focus will be determined by team members:
    • Mental Health
    • Food Insecurity
    • Substance Misuse
    • Social Isolation/Social Connectedness
    • Climate Change
    • Alleviating COVID-19
    • Healthy Lifestyle
    • Vaccination Confidence
    • Inclusive Community Health
    • Trust Among Communities of Color
  • Film Structure: Videos can focus on advocacy, education or prevention; they can be animated shorts, documentary or other style; and they MUST be under 3 minutes.
  • Criteria: Videos will be evaluated based on content and quality.
    • Content criteria: Use of evidence/data; focus on how this topic relates to suburban communities on Long Island.
    • Quality criteria: Appropriate audience targeted; audience engagement; production quality.
  • Faculty Guidance: Faculty members from various academic programs will be assigned to teams to offer guidance and feedback. Technical assistance and access to video editing labs during the final stages of production will be offered.
  • Advisors: Faculty and administrators from various academic programs will be assigned to teams to offer guidance and feedback.
  • Awards: A professional panel will judge films as well the audience. First, second, and third place team members will receive cash prizes. A total of $2,500 in awards are available to the top three teams!
  • Timeline:
    • February 25th – application due via link above
    • February 28th – notifications of accepted application
    • March 2nd, 1pm-2:15p.m. (Common Hour) – Kickoff Event
    • April 4th, 1p.m-2:15 p.m. (Common Hour) – Contest and Award Ceremony.

For more information, please contact Amy Roberts, Assistant Professor, Dept of Physician Assistant Studies at Amy.L.Roberts@hofstra.edu.