March 02, 2010
New Video Contest Announced by Sorenson Communications
SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sorenson Communications®, the leading
provider of Video Relay Service (VRS) for deaf and hard-of-hearing
individuals who use sign language to communicate, today announced its
sponsorship of the first-ever “Express Yourself” Video Contest.
“Sorenson recognizes the power of visual communication—especially the power
inherent in sign language,” notes Ron Burdett, Sorenson Communications Vice
President of Community Relations. “The goal of the contest is to encourage
the creation of video content that contains sign language, is deaf-related,
or contains representations of deaf culture.”
The theme of the Video Contest is “Express Yourself.” There are three
categories for entrants:
* Entrant under 18 years of age
* Entrant 18 years of age or older
* Sorenson employee
Entrants may submit any genre of original video, including film and
animation. Videos must be between one and ten minutes long and will be
judged solely on the following
criteria:
* Incorporation of the theme “Express Yourself”
* Originality
* Creativity
* Use of sign language and/or representations of deaf culture
* Cinematography and editing
One winner in each of the three categories will receive a $1,000 award and
may also be considered for public screenings worldwide or be shown through
the Sorenson Communications Video Center.
Entries will be accepted from March 3, 2010, through April 27, 2010. To
obtain an “Express Yourself” Video Contest entry form and view the Official
Rules, visit http://www.sorensonvrs.com/express.
About Sorenson Communications
Sorenson Communications® (www.sorenson.com) is a provider of
industry-leading communications services and products. The company’s
offerings include Sorenson Video Relay Service® (SVRS®), the highest-quality
video interpreting service; the Sorenson VP-200® videophone; and Sorenson IP
Relay® (SIPRelay), which enables text-to-speech relay communication.
Contacts
Sorenson Communications
Ann Bardsley, 801-287-9897
[email protected]