You could be the next Tim Burton or Martin Scorsese.

Put your movie-making skills to the test with the “Why Not?” Spring Break 2009 video contest. 

Florida’s beaches are a popular Spring Break destination, and “Why Not?” calls you underage Generation Y’ers to the task of sharing why you choose not to drink alcohol this Spring Break.  Whether it’s a rap or a poem, a dramatic performance or a monologue, let your voice be heard and share the word on why you choose not to drink.

Prizes have been made possible through partnerships with the Florida Retail Federation, Charmer Sunbelt Group, and Tri-Eagle Sales.

All submissions are due by Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009.  Video release forms must be submitted along with the online entry form by the deadline for consideration.

Help us spread the word. Click here to print your own flyer.    

Step One

Create a 30-second video about why you choose not to make alcohol a part of your Spring Break.  Click here for contest rules. 

Step Two

Upload video to SchoolTube.com or YouTube.com and copy the embed code to submit in the online entry form.  

*If you cannot access SchoolTube.com or YouTube.com, please send videos in mpeg, mp4, mov, avi, or wmv format with a file size of less than 20MB to WhyNot@dbpr.state.fl.us. Complete entry form and in embed box, write "e-mail submission."

Step Three

Complete the online entry form and submit the video release form via fax it to 850-921-9019 with attention to “Why Not?” or by snail mail to the address listed on the form.