1. A program of Tarrant County Public Health

2. Teen Videofest, is a contest challenging Tarrant County youth, ages 13 – 19, to produce videos about important teen health issues with 569 video entries submitted from 1999 to 2006.

3. Teen Videofest Purpose: Inform & educate youth about important health issues.

4. Important teen health issues*: 1.Poor eating habits 2.Physical inactivity 3.Tobacco use 4.Behaviors leading to injury 5.Abuse of alcohol and other drugs 6.Sexual behaviors resulting in HIV, STDs or unintended pregnancy *Source: CDC School Index Report, 1999

5. How Teen Videofest works: 1.Announcements in Dec. & Jan. 2.Workshops in Jan. & Feb. 3.Registration & tape distribution 4.Camera & editing assistance, if needed 5.Judging rounds & scoring 6.Scores tallied, top 3 in each category selected as finalists 7.Finalists showcased at Awards Night

6. More details: Three categories (mental health, physical health and public service announcements) Special recognition for middle school participants Workshops offer overview, technical tips, a look at prior winners and topic ideas Minimal adult involvement

7. 2006: 79 entries 12 schools & groups 2005: 73 entries 15 schools & groups 2004: 106 entries 17 schools & groups 2003: 86 entries 24 schools & groups 2002: 85 entries 20 schools & groups 2001: 65 entries 23 schools & groups 2000: 45 entries 23 schools & groups 1999: 30 entries 12 schools & groups Annual Recognition Tarrant County Commissioners Court 2004-2006: Teens Take On Health 2003: 2003 Model Practice 2002: 2002 Community Partner 2002 Youth Award A Minor Video Festival 2001: 2001 Champion of Health 2000: Excellent Health Project Fort Worth Film Festival (‘00-’03) WB33 DFW Close-Up 1999: Channel 8 Family First-Town Hall Meeting Teen Videofest at a Glance… A video library and reference guide have been developed to promote the use of Teen Videofest videos. AWARDS & RECOGNITON PARTICIPATION

8. Roles of an Adult Sponsor: Serve as a contact person for teams Provide guidance for participants Assure that participants have a project timeline and remain on task Assure that all participants complete and return all registration and consent forms

9. Additional Roles: Provide any needed technical assistance, which may include editing Assure that any winning team members attend the Awards Night Event

10. MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF TARRANT COUNTY Sponsors make Teen Videofest possible!

11. To learn more, visit these web sites: Lone Star Film Society: www.lonestarfilmsociety.com www.lonestarfilmsociety.com Tarrant County Public Health: http://health.tarrantcounty.com