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Teen Short Film Contest – Official Rules
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Teen Short Film Contest
Official Rules
1. Registration Required. (Ages 12-18). Bring completed entry to the Aloha Teen Tower at the Philip S. Miller Library to register. (One film per person.)
2. Deadline for turning in a short film is 6/19/12 at 9:00pm. (The library closes at 9:00pm that day. All work must be submitted at that time.) **Space is limited to 30 short films; registration will be taken when a film is turned in.**
3. All short films must be in digital format on CDRom or DVD.
4. All films must be no longer than 10 minutes.
5. Short films will be voted on by staff and the Teen Library Council. The top 8 films will be screened for the public during the Red Carpet Event on 6/29/13 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. The public will vote for the top 3 films. A “Critic’s Choice Award” will also be awarded at that time.
6. Awards will be given to the top 3 films and one special “Critic’s Choice” selection on 6/29/13 during the Red Carpet Event.
7. You may choose any topic for your short film. It may be a documentary or a work of fiction. Short Films may not depict any of the following:
* Lewd language (cursing or disparaging remarks about any group or person)
* Nudity
* Drugs or Alcohol
Questions can be emailed to kdileo@dclibraries.org or lcrocker@dclibraries.org
The Host by Stephenie Meyer
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The Host is a sci-fi romance that takes place in the future of this whole new world. Stephanie Meyer is a wonderful author that amazed me with the imagination that she had brought into this book. This book gives a whole new view on this world, family, friendship and love. As Meyer had described it, “Our world has been invaded by an unseen enemy that takes over the minds of human hosts while leaving their bodies intact.” Now that gets one thinking “But why would these aliens invade us?” There are ”aliens” that invade but really they just thought we were too violent. To think that these parasites did not think we were weak come over because they wanted to take over the world, they just wanted us to be less violent, see the irony here?
Melanie a girl who’s part of a group with only a handful of people called the Resistance try their best to keep alive and not fade away as the parasites take over their own soul and body. This story is in the point of view of Wanderer, one of the invading aliens who is apparently an expert at hosting bodies. Wanderer takes over Melanie’s body however once she wakes up she realizes that she hadn’t taken over all of Melanie.
I loved all the emotion Meyer had put into this big chunk of a book, and it’s was what kept me going. The book seemed to be a never ending story of action and forbidden love. I also liked how this book got me predicting and thinking, “What’s going to happen next?” I felt like I was going to have an anxiety attack from all the curiosity. I loved how this novel was in the view of Wanderer, it made me feel like a little kid again with all the curiosity she had and how clueless she was with emotions and feelings. I recommend reading this book and even watching the movie!
Karrina – TLC Memeber
Hysteria by Megan Miranda
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At first I was not sure what the book was about, but I liked the uncertainty. Would it turn into a supernatural romance? Would the main character, who is experiencing these weird dreams, turn out to have a connection to the dead? Are the three mean girls at her new school just “mean girls” or are they into something much darker. This book was not what I expected…It was better. It’s a real psychological thriller that does not rely on the supernatural to be creepy and exciting. I would recommend this to anyone who likes plot twists and scares.
Safekeeping by Karen Hesse
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BEST BOOK EVER! O.K. maybe not ever, but definitely the best book we have read this year. It’s set right now in the U.S. A new political party is voted into office, they are an extremist party so right away someone assassinates the new president. This turns America into a police state, and our main character is forced to flee the country. This is the story of what happens to her on her journey. This book could have been very political or post-apocalyptic, but it’s not. It’s just the story of her life told in a very honest way. We loved it and we recommend it to anyone who likes survival stories and realistic characters. Click here to put it on hold with your Douglas County Library card.
Book, App & Music of the Week
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Light Writer is just fun. Seriously it serves no real purpose and we feel silly using it, but…It’s FUN. You type a word or words into the app and then wave your phone across your body. The app projects the word in front of you like a light banner. That is all this app does…but it cool! At this time the app is only for the iPhone and it costs $0.99, but we think it’s worth it.
Book
Seize the Storm by Michael Cadnum is the book we could not stop reading this week. This family is sailing on a yacht from California to Hawaii when they are caught in a storm. During the storm they bump into a drifting boat and they find a pile of money and two dead bodies. They have to decide to take the money or not and live with the consequences. This book has hit men, storms, action and adventure. We really loved the fast pace of the story. Use your Douglas County Library card to put the book on hold.
Music
Red Hands by Walk Off the Earth from the CD R.E.V.O. is something totally new that we are listening to. We found the band while we were searching on Freegal. We really like the singers scratchy voice and the guitar riffs on the song. Click here to download the song for free with your Douglas County Library card.
Book, App & Music of the Week
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App
Light Writer is just fun. Seriously it serves no real purpose and we feel silly using it, but…It’s FUN. You type a word or words into the app and then wave your phone across your body. The app projects the word in front of you like a light banner. That is all this app does…but it cool! At this time the app is only for the iPhone and it costs $0.99, but we think it’s worth it.
Book
Seize the Storm by Michael Cadnum is the book we could not stop reading this week. This family is sailing on a yacht from California to Hawaii when they are caught in a storm. During the storm they bump into a drifting boat and they find a pile of money and two dead bodies. They have to decide to take the money or not and live with the consequences. This book has hit men, storms, action and adventure. We really loved the fast pace of the story. Click here to put this book on hold with your Douglas County Library card.
Music
Red Hands by Walk Off the Earth from the CD R.E.V.O. is something totally new that we are listening to. We found the band while we were searching on Freegal. We really like the singers scratchy voice and the guitar riffs on the song. Click here to download the song for free with your Douglas County Library card.
App, Book, & Music of the Week
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App
The app this week is not an app at all. It’s the Testing and Education Reference Center. This is a service that the library subscribes to so that we can use it for free to get ready for tests. It has free online SAT and ACT testing, as well as a bunch of other tests that we have never even heard of. It even has a scholarship search! It’s the best thing that we have found to get ready for college. You can use the service for free here with your Douglas County Library card.
Book
One For the Murphys by Lynda Mullaly Hunt is the book of the week. We read it in to days, and we can’t wait for you to read it. Carley wakes up in the hospital after a fight with her mother and her mother’s boyfriend. She finds out that she will be living with a foster family while a criminal investigation goes on. She moves in with the Murphy’s and starts a new school while trying to figure out what will happen to her and her mother. This book is about the three months she spends in foster care and the people she meets. We really loved this book. It’s a great story and even though the main character is a girl, this is not a girly tear jerking book. It’s a story about family and survival. A definite must read!
Music
Girl on Fire by Alicia Keys is the song we can’t get enough of this year. Her voice is so powerful and the beat is ridiculous, so we love the song. You can download it for free here with your Douglas County Library card.
App, Book, & Music of the Week
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App
What do you get when you cross a spy novel, a graphic novel, and the truth with an app? CIA Operation Ajax. The story is amazing and you can just enjoy the graphic novel if you want. While you enjoy the story you can learn about the true history of the CIA plot to stage a coup of Iran’s government. It include recently declassified documents, historical photos, and video film reels. They are embedded into the story so you get to see people like Eisenhower, Churchill, the Dulles brothers, and Mossadegh. This app is helping us to understand the history between the U.S. and Iran in a new way, and it looks really cool. This app is $4.99 and you can get it on Apple IOS devices. It is coming soon to the Kindle Store as well. Click here to check out their website and see a demo of the app.
Book
UnWholly is the book this week. We love Neal Shusterman and we have been on hold for this book for a while. Sometimes sequals don’t live up to the original, but this book is the exception. It’s fast, exciting, and really makes you think. Now that we know this is going to be a trilogy we can’t wait for the last book to wrap this all up for us. Click here to put this book on hold with your Douglas County Library card.
Music
Back when My Chemical Romance was recording their last album they recorded several songs for a record they were going to call Danger Days. They scrapped those songs and started over on the record they would later release as Danger Days. They are now releasing those tracks! This past Tuesday was the first day to get the new songs. They are going to release 2 tracks a month over the course of the next 5 months. You can download the songs from iTunes and Amazon or order the singles from their website. We downloaded “Number One” and we can’t stop listening. There are two songs for $1.99: Boy Division and Tomorrow’s Money. We can’t choose a song this week, because they both ROCK!! Click here to check out the songs on iTunes.
App, Book & Music of the Week
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App
Bad Piggies is the game we can’t get enough of this week. If you have ever wanted to see pigs fly then this is the app for you. This ridiculously simple and addictive game is made by the Angry Birds people, so you just know you are going to spend an hour zoning out as soon as you download this game. There are sixty levels, pigs flying, and a nice little puzzle to figure out. You can get this for PC, MAC, IOS, and Google Play. At only $2.99 you will get your money’s worth.
Book
There is a monster outside Connor’s window. Not the monster from his sad dreams about his mothers cancer treatment…A real monsters looking for the truth. A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness is the book we read with the covers pulled up over our heads and the lights on this week. We looked for something scary, and the pictures in this book fit the bill. We checked out the book, opened it, and read something incredible. This book is not just scary, and sad, and funny; it tells a story we were not expecting. Click here to put it on hold with your Douglas County Library card.
Music
The Sleepies’s new single Terra Firma is the song we could not stop listening to this week. It is fun and fast and really loud, which helped to cheer us up after reading the sad and scary book this week. This band is brand new and they are kicking butt. Click here to check out the video for their new song.
App, Book & Music of the Week.
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App
Plague Inc. In this game you create a plague and unleash it on the world. The object of the game is to create a plague so virulent that it kills all life on Earth. (OK so it’s a little gruesome, but it still science.) Once your plague is unleashed you wait to see if any of the scientists on Earth can come up with a cure. If anyone in the population lives, you lose. This is a strategy game is like Risk, but with bacteria instead of war. I’m not sure why we love this game, but it is a great time waster and it is fun! At only $0.99 it is worth a try. You can get this game of Apple IOS devices and Android devices.
Book
Battle Dress by Amy Efaw is the book we picked this week. It’s the story of a girl’s basic training at West Point. Even the guys liked this one. It was funny, sad, and very accurate to the West Point experience, because the author graduated from West Point. This is a must read book! Click here to put it on hold with your Douglas County Library card.
Music
Too Close by Alex Clare is the song of the week. We love his voice, the lyrics, and this crazy video. Click here to check out the video and click here to put the CD on hold with your Douglas County Library card.