CALL FOR ENTRIES 1997 NATIONAL MEDIA OWL AWARDS *The Retirement Research Foundation National Media Owl Awards, established in 1984, is an annual competition to recognize excellence in recently produced media on issues related to aging. *The purpose of the competition is to identify and promote the visibility of outstanding films, videotapes, and television programs for and about aging or aged people, and to encourage excellence in media productions on issues related to aging. Films and videos produced, released or copywrited during 1996 are eligible to be entered. CATEGORIES *There are four categories within the competition. 1) Independent Films and Videos 2) Television Non-Fiction 3) Training Films and Videotapes 4) Community Videos PRIZES *First Prize: $5,000 cash and a statuette of a "Wise Old Owl," the symbol of The Retirement Research Foundation National Media Owl Awards, given to the best in each category *Second Prize: $2,000 cash and a plaque *Honorable Mention: $1,000 cash and a plaque *Community Video Award: $2,000 cash and "Wise Old Owl" statuette ELIGIBILITY *To be eligible, films, videotapes, and television programs must: 1) Be produced in the United States and 2) Deal primarily with concerns that are of specific interest to aging or aged people or those working in the field of aging. **Films, videotapes, or television programs that primarily promote a particular organization, institution, or product will not be eligible. *Television Non-Fiction and Community Video Entries: Must be initially broadcast or cablecast between January 1, 1996 and December 31, 1996. *Training and Independent entries: Must be initially released or copywrited between January 1, 1996 and December 31, 1996. DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 5, 1997 **Send prints or cassettes and entry forms to: Ray Bradford, Project Director National Media Owl Awards The Retirement Research Foundation 8765 W. Higgins Road, Suite 401 Chicago, Illinois 60631-4107 MORE INFO: Tel: (773) 714-8080 Fax: (773) 714-8089 E-mail: [log in to unmask] ******************************* Clint Yoby mailto:[log in to unmask] TCF Dept/University of Alabama "G.E. is gonna flex and try and annex the truth. NBC is gonna flex and cast their image in you." - Rage Against The Machine ---- To signoff SCREEN-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF SCREEN-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]