I know there are some talented mini-movie-makers on tumblr.  Here’s a chance to reach a national audience…

Climate Matters Video Contest

If you had sixty seconds with the next President, what would you say to inspire him to take bold action on climate change?  1Sky and Brighter Planet are inviting Americans to create powerful video messages that deliver a clear message to Washington: We’re ready for strong leadership on climate change.

Upload your 30- or 60- second video to the contest page on Vimeo.com before September 22, 2008 to compete for $4,500 in cash prizes:

www.vimeo.com/climatematters

Winning videos will be broadcast nationwide to more than 50 million homes via Link TV, FSTV, and online venues including Think MTV, Joost.com, and HuffingtonPost.com. Winners will also be featured in a high-profile event for media, policy-makers, and the presidential campaigns.

The ten videos with the most views per day will be judged by a select panel that includes actress Maggie Gyllenhaal (Batman: The Dark Knight) and Academy award-winning producer Tia Lessen (Fahrenheit 9/11 and Bowling for Columbine), among other notable individuals.

For official rules, list of judges, and more details, visit: http://climatematters.brighterplanet.com/terms.html