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[19 May 2010 | No Comment | ]
Judging Criteria

We’re pleased to share with you the criteria for judging that will be used in this contest:

potential to educate or promote discussion
science portrayed accurately
clarity of message
interest & relevance (including storyline)
film making (edits, soundtrack, finished product)

Good luck with your entries!

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[8 Apr 2010 | No Comment | ]
Video Ideas

Are you looking for inspiration for your video? Wondering which topic to fully explore?
Check out our Video Ideas for concept & content areas. These are simply ideas for possible development; your work is welcome to cover several categories.

Personalized Medicine
Consumer Products
Dilemmas & Controversies
Hopes & Fears
What Is…?

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[11 Mar 2010 | No Comment | ]
Need Help with your Video? Connections may help!

Welcome to Gene Screen Connections!
This is a place for aspiring GeneScreenBC filmmakers, scientists and experts of all stripes to connect online.

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[11 Feb 2010 | No Comment | ]
Competition Prizes

The competition prizes have just been announced:
First – $3500
Second – $2000
Third – $1000
People’s Choice – $1000
What are you waiting for? Make a video, win some money!

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[26 Jan 2010 | No Comment | ]
Event Dates

March 22, 2010 – Competition Launches
April 1 – August 15, 2010 – Video Submission

August 16 – September 7, 2010 – Public Online Viewing & Voting, Official Judging
September 8, 2010 – Screening gala. Winners Announced!

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[21 Jan 2010 | No Comment | ]
Announcing a Film Competition!

Can any of us go a day without seeing a reference to genetics; on TV shows, in books and newspapers, in advertisements. product names and in songs? The field of genetics fascinates many people and provides buzz words and ideas across our culture.
But what is real?
Do genes explain all behaviour? Will gene therapy happen? Is the world of genetics as seen on TV accurate?
The BC Clinical Genomics Network and Genome BC are holding the first annual genetics film competition, exploring the world of human genetics. Winning films will accurately portray …