The deadline for this contest has been extended! We are currently accepting submissions! TurnHere pays filmmakers to create compelling, short-form Internet v The deadline for this contest has been extended! We are currently accepting submissions!

TurnHere pays filmmakers to create compelling, short-form Internet video about places, people and local businesses around the world. Each video lets the viewer experience what it's like to walk the streets of Beijing, sip coffee in New York's Greenwich Village, tuck in under the covers of that popular new hotel, or swim off the coast of Honduras. And now we're on the hunt for talented new filmmakers.

Wherever you are in the world, create a short video about your favorite location/destination and all the parks, street corners or landmarks that make that place special.

Upload your video to this group. If we like your film, we'll give you the opportunity to get paid to shoot video for TurnHere's business customers. Our editors' top pick will also earn a cash prize of $500.

Visit http://www.TurnHere.com to learn more about us. TurnHere shoots for some of the most influential and exciting companies in the world, including Discovery, InterContinental Hotels and Orbitz. Entering this contest is a great opportunity to improve your technique, enrich your resume and get your work seen by millions of people across the globe. You can also read our blog, www.TurnHereFilmmakers.com, to learn about the filmmakers who have jump-started their careers by shooting for TurnHere.

Here are the rules for entering the contest:

1. You can enter as many videos as you want.

2. Each video should be no more than 3 minutes in length. The ideal length is 90 to 120 seconds.

3. Everyone who enters a video must subscribe to the TurnHere YouTube channel, which you can find here: http://www.youtube.com/turnhere

Our approach is simple: we create authentic, documentary-style videos that draw in the viewer with powerful storytelling. To get an idea for what we look for in a video, check out the following TurnHere films on YouTube. You can also view our entire travel video library by viewing the playlists on our YouTube profile page.

TurnHere sample videos:

1. Salton Sea, Imperial Valley, CA: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVQv_V...

2. South Africa Safari: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnSecN...

3. Canal Watershed, Panama: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbzke7...

4. Venice Boardwalk: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNfwDu...

5. Grand Cayman: http://youtube.com/watch?v=QxDnSjBDTlo (more) (less)

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Created: April 19, 2007