Mar '08 28
U@50 1st Place Video
Finally, the moment I know you’ve all been waiting for. Today I am posting on the first place video from the U@50 YouTube Competition, submitted by Iyla Polyakov. Ilya is a film studies major from Emerson. His video, entitled “When I’m 50…” beat out a field of creative and exciting entries to win the competition’s grand prize of $5,000. Make sure to take a look at this video to see its great imagery and hear its uplifting message:
Comments
Mike says:
I guess it depends on the age range of the judges that picked this as the first place winner but personally I feel the 2nd place video was far more relevant and touching to me personally. Maybe that's just because I'm over 50 and it hit the mark on all points.
04/08/09 10:12 AM
Patrick Darga says:
The concept of this contest is SO worthwhile! It addresses the concerns of an older generation, and gives us an insight into the thoughts of those who will follow us. Although the decision is made regarding the winner, I thought the second place entry had a greater impact on me, as an "Over 50" person. The second place winner addressed a concern of the older generation that those who follow us will not embrace the values that we believe are central to the America that we grew up with. Then, it forced us to "go back" and see the message of hope that lies within what we saw as our concern. I found it to be an encouraging and hopeful message. Thanks to all who were involved in this effort.
05/09/09 8:23 PM
Janis Johnson says:
Second place was a lot more creative. As an AARP member I would have picked that as the winner.
06/13/09 12:37 PM
danielle southwick says:
as a teenager i personally think the the second place winner, should have won. It was excellent and adressed the task :)
09/22/09 6:59 PM