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Let’s be honest. Most of us wait until the last minute to get our taxes done. So in the meantime, you should check out the TaxSlayer.com video contest. To enter, you MUST create a 15 and 30 second commercial (that’s right… 2 versions) featuring the following bullet points:

1. Mention the TaxSlayer.com name at least 5 times

2. Contain the TaxSlayer logo

3. “Only Pay $9.95 for Your Federal Return when You Are Completely Satisfied.”

You need to submit your video to YouTube by or before April 15th for your chance at a hefty cash prize of $15,000…and yes, your prize money will be taxed as well. Good luck!

18+, 15 and 30 seconds, Deadline: April 15th 2010

Are you a master at motivating your dog to stay lean and mean, while keeping trim yourself? The team of experts at Weider Pet Health has launched a search for the most innovative and creative canine/human workout ideas with its first annual PUP IT UP! Dog-Human Video Contest.   Do you have a special toy or game? Read the rest of this entry »

What’s it like to experience dental numbness? You tell us! Well…not us, but the Novular video contest judges. It can be any scenario you dream up: funny, sad, adventurous, etc. Just be sure to check out the official rules and submit ASAP! The winner takes home $2000. Watch the tutorial video below for more details!  18+, 5 minutes-, Deadline: March 12th 2010

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We love Poptent.net for their reliable and engaging model of video assignments. This time, they’ve teamed up with FedEx and are asking you to create some exciting videos that speak to small businesses and spread the message: Small business customers should always Think FedEx First for all of their shipping needs. Poptent states that FedEx will purchase at least 1 video for $5000 but brands often purchase several. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to win some nice cash and have your video used in their Think FedEx campaign! 18+, 30 – 60 seconds, Deadline: March 17th 2010

Whether you love or hate Go Daddy’s television commercials, your chance is here to make your own. Be creative and make it edgier or even turn it around and make it classier. It’s completely up to you! The video chosen as the top pick will receive a prize package that includes a Dell Alienware Area 51 desktop and Sony FX7 camcorder. Click the contest banner below to view all the details. Good luck! 18+, 15 – 30 seconds, Deadline: March 19th 2010

Sunkist is asking you to upload your best impression of basketball commentator Dicky V for your chance at $10,000! Does it get easier than that? Visit the contest site for all the details. 18+, 1 minute-, Deadline: February 3rd 2010

Have you ever wondered how your creativity can change the world? Zooppa has teamed up with the CMO Council (Chief Marketing Officer) who have created an innovative fundraising program to help non-profits attract donations. Read the rest of this entry »

Rome Snowboards is “calling all entries” for its 4th annual Local Gnar Video Contest. Local Gnar is all about getting a crew of your friends together and having a good time snowboarding. Create a short video showing off your skills on the mountain and with your camera for your chance to win $1000 plus some killer equipment from Rome. Grab your friends, snowboards, and get filming! 18+, 5 minutes-, Deadline: May 1st 2010

As we ring in the new year and a new decade, we are going to become more aware than ever of how our actions effect our planet and environment.

The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is giving you a chance to help bring awareness of the connection between the environment and the “stuff” we use, consume, recycle, and throw away. Your video should bring a call to action while being creative enough to gain some viral traction.

1st prize is $2500 followed up by $1500 and $1000 going to 2nd and 3rd respectively (2 student winners take home $500). Check out the contest site for all the details. 13+, 3o or 60 seconds, Deadline: February 16th 2010

Sex.com, the online resource for all things…well sex related, is holding a video contest in which you create any video that includes the phrase or graphic “Sex.com.” Comedy, drama, noir, documentary, or anything up to 10 minutes. The rules are very vague about what content should actually be included but they do specify no nudity or explicit depictions. 1st place takes $2000 plus a prize package followed by $1000 and $500 going to 2nd and 3rd runners up. Good luck! 18+, 10minutes-, Deadline: April 18th 2010

Folgers Coffee is asking for videos of YOU performing their famous jingle. That’s right…”The best part of waking up, is Folgers in your cup!” 5 finalists will be flown to New York to have their version reviewed by American idol Judge, Kara Diogaurdi. Visit the contest page for all the details. 18+, 30-60 seconds, February 28th 2010

Binaca® has been in your pocket keeping your breath conveniently clean and fresh for over 75 years. That great pocket-sized mouth spray may have even saved you when you really needed to freshen your breath during an important event such as a Read the rest of this entry »