Submit a Video or Audio Recording for the 2021 Gala Film
Share your story of HVWC as we create a dynamic film for our Annual Gala! Submissions must be sent by September 30, 2021 to be considered for inclusion in the gala film. REMINDER: Make sure to review the tips at the bottom of this page for creating high-quality video/audio content.
HVWC Students & Audience Members:
What has HVWC programming meant to you as a writer or literature lover? Submit a 1-3 minute video or audio recording that answers the following questions:
- What has your favorite experience at HVWC been so far?
- How has HVWC helped you grow as a writer?
- What did HVWC programming provide for you throughout the pandemic?
- If you could describe HVWC in one word, what would it be?
HVWC Instructors and Event Hosts:
What has HVWC programming meant to you as a teacher and writer? Submit a 1-3 minute video or audio recording that answers the following questions:
- What has your favorite experience at HVWC been so far?
- What is it like working with HVWC students?
- What did HVWC programming provide for you throughout the pandemic?
- If you could describe HVWC in one word, what would it be?
HVWC Reading Series Readers:
What has HVWC programming meant to you as a writer? Submit a 1-3 minute video or audio recording that answers the following questions:
- What has your favorite experience at HVWC been so far?
- What was your experience like participating in HVWC’s reading series?
- What did HVWC programming provide for you throughout the pandemic?
- If you could describe HVWC in one word, what would it be?
Tips for High Quality Video/Audio Recording:
1. Select a location that will be free of external audio sounds. Barking dogs and loud sounds (children, TV, music) will impact the quality of your record.
2. Select a recording location where the predominate lighting source is in front of you. If you are back-lit your face will be in shadow and difficult for the viewer to see you.
3. Use a high quality camera (your mobile phone is excellent!) and film in landscape/horizontal mode.
4. Ensure that the camera is set up to be at eye level. If you need to, place it on top of something to elevate it like books, a box, etc.
5. Pay attention to the background. If possible, position yourself to have some items of depth behind you (no blank walls) but not so much to be distracting.