October 9th: COG Columbus Day GeoFilm and GeoPhoto Festival

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October 9th: COG Columbus Day GeoFilm and GeoPhoto Festival

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COG Columbus Day Film and Photo Festival 2004

Where: Columbus, OH (exact details TBA)
When: 2004 October 9th (Time TBA)

Central Ohio Geocachers is sponsoring a Film and Arts Festival on the 2004 Columbus Day Weekend. Exact time, location and format details are subject to final venue considerations and influenced by participation. Details will be announced on http://www.COGeocaching.org

Geocaching related Films will be accepted in the following Categories:

Comedy, including “Mock”umentaries
Action/Adventure
Drama
Instructional/Introductory
Short Film (Less than 5 minutes)

Static Visual Art will be accepted in two Categories:

Photographs
· Description must include the name and waypoint of the nearest cache.
· One photo must include GPS in the view. Photo without GPS will be judged.
· Digital images accepted.

Non-Photographic Visual Art
· Geocaching related Comics
· Cache inspired media

At this early stage, we anticipate a jury of comprised of Geocachers and Celebrities to judge submissions and additional audience awards. A prize list will be available at least a month before the festival.

Sponsors are being sought to offset the costs of acquiring the facilities to conduct this event. Potential sponsors are encouraged to contact COG through the web site. Sponsors will have access to trade show space and signage. Hundreds of Geocachers are anticipated to be in attendance.

Please direct all questions to the COG web site. There is currently a forum specifically for this event.
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