Lights, Camera, Save teen video submissions open

MEREDITH — Meredith Village Savings Bank is accepting submissions for its Lights, Camera, Save! video contest. The competition, organized by the American Bankers Association Foundation, encourages teens to use video to communicate the value of sound money management and set their peers on a sound financial path. 

"Lights, Camera, Save gives students an opportunity to harness their creativity, learn about using money wisely and communicate those lessons with their peers," said MVSB President Marcus Weeks. "A strong financial education is critical to a successful future, and we are thrilled to participate in a contest that reinforces that message.” 

To participate, students ages 13-18 must create a financial-focused video, 30 seconds or less, that highlights smart money management. A link to the video, along with a completed entry form, must be submitted to the bank by Sunday, Nov. 30. Possible topics include budgeting, planning for college expenses, protecting against fraud, the benefits of saving automatically or building credit. The contest welcomes filmmakers of all experience levels.

MVSB will host the first round of judging and select first, second and third place winners, awarding prizes of $500, $250, and $100 respectively. The first-place winner will advance to the national level to compete for one of three cash prizes: $10,000 for first place, $5,000 for second place, and $2,500 for third place. National contestants will face off head-to-head in the first round of national judging on ABA’s Instagram page which will determine which videos advance to the second round of national judging. 

Videos will be judged on their quality, message, content and the criteria set forth by the contest's official rules. 

Visit mvsb.com/lights-camera-save to learn more about Lights, Camera, Save and to download the official rules and entry packet.