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Alright comic fans, here is a fun one!  Director Zack Snyder is asking filmmakers to create a commercial for the fictional company “Veidt Enterprises” to be used in the upcoming film, “Watchmen.”  The film takes place in 1985, so you need to keep it in 4:3 aspect ratio and download the assets from the CONTEST PAGE.  Not only will 20 finalists receive $1000, but they will also have a chance to get their commercial placed into the upcoming “Watchmen” film.  Good luck!  18+, 15, 30, or 60secs, June 2nd 2008 

Hey filmmakers!  Grab your cameras and film a hilarious, creative, original (and of course safe and legal) prank on someone you know and you could win a brand new Apple Macbook along with a comped cell phone bill for an entire year!  Good luck.  Details.  18+, 2mins-, May 30th 2008 

Hey guys and gals!  This contest is going to test your adaptation skills.  The assignment is to create a movie trailer  based on the novel “Year of the Rhinoceros.”    Although the contest provides an outline, filmmakers are invited to bring their own interpretation of the work into their piece.  The winner will receive $2500!  Click HERE for all the details.  18+, 12mins-, August 20th 2008 

Based on the new automatic saving program by Wachovia Bank(Ways2Save), CurrentTV and Wachovia are inviting creators to be a part of their Ways2Save Vcam.  Just create an ad about something worth saving for and you could win $2500 if CurrentTV decides to air it.  You could even with $60,000 if they decide to air it elsewhere.  Click HERE for all the details.  18+, 60secs-, June 18th 2008 

ForRent.com is giving you the chance to win $10,000.  Just submit a video explaining why you deserve it.  One catch.  It must be through be through the voice of your furniture.  Click HERE for all the details.  18+, 2mins-, July 31st 2008 

Did you know that monkeys lose their hair the same way men do?  Or that an octopus has 3 hearts?    These and other surprising facts could win you $10,000 in the “Mountain Dew Surprising Facts Video Contest”.  Just choose a surprising fact and film a video that encompasses that idea.  Upload it to the website to be eligible.  The rest of the details can be found HERE.  Good luck!  18+, 1min-, June 5th 2008 

Why does small business work for America?  Create a video that answer’s that question in 30 seconds or less and you could win the NFIB(National Federation of Independent Business) Video Contest $5000 grand prize.  Along with the money, you will also receive an all expense paid vacation to Washington DC to attend the NFIB small business summit.  Click HERE for all the details.  18+, 30secs-, May 15th 2008

This one’s easy guys and gals.  Create a 90 second or less showing off your skills in the sport of your choice.  Anything from basketball to foozeball!  The winner will recieve $30,000.  Click HERE for all the details.  14+, 90secs-, May20th 2008  

Lipton Tea thinks that your youthful spirit is important to the world.  That is why they are asking participants to submit a 2 minute video showing it off.  Visit the official SITE for the different guidelines.  The grand prize winner will get $25,000, while second and third place receive a respectable $10,000 and $5000.  Get filming!  18+, 2mins-, May11 2008 

The people over at FX (Nip/Tuck, Rescue Me, The Shield, etc.) are calling all filmmakers for a chance to create their own comedy for the network.  You need to create a short 3 minutes long “mini-pilot” and submit it to FilmMaka.com.  From there the top 10 submissions will receive creative notes and get a check for $1000.  Once revised, FX and FilmMaka will select a winner who will get $40,000 to create a 20-30 minute pilot.  Click HERE for all the details.  18+, 3mins-, May11 2008

Heinz Poppers are Jalepeño based snacks that pride themselves on being different, but delicious.  Now the company is looking for people to help the branding of this product by creating a video advertisement, 30-60 seconds, that encompasses the company, brand, and product background.  Visit the GeniusRocket creative brief for all the details.  18+, 30-60secs, May10 2008

Do you have an entertaining love story?  XLNTAds is looking for creators to chronicle someone’s life as that person searches for love.   The whole thing should be shot as the first episode in what could become a webisode series.  Three creators will be given $5000 and the chance to create 4 more episodes.  As a bonus, if XLNTAds is able to sell the series, you will get an additional $5000!  DETAILS.  18+, 3-5mins, May25 2008 

The Sundance Channel, in conjunction with Lexus Hybrid Living, are looking for participants to submit a short video showcasing an idea to make the world a cleaner, greener place.  The prize?  $10,000 to help you start living your greener (and cleaner) life.  Can’t argue with that.  DETAILS.  18+, 1min-, May20th 2008  

The second $5000 winner in the “Bud Light Dude” contest has been posted on the XLNTAds website.  Congrats to Cybel7 and their “Hockey Dude” video.  Stay tuned for the final winner.   

Nesquik is at it again.  This time they want you to create a video showing where the delicious taste of Nesquik takes you.  Could be a deserted island, outerspace, or just about anywhere.  Keep it under 2 minutes and you could be $10,000 richer.  Click HERE for all the details.  18+, 2mins-, Sept5th2008