Are you a video enthusiast? a amateur fiml maker? or someone who is starting out in the big world of films? Here is one website which brings to you information about all the video contests that are taking place on the internet. This way you have a platform to display your video talent and make money too.

Welcome to the glamour world of VidOpp, the one stop resource for information on every opportunity in video. The unique feature of VidOpp is that the staff read all the rules and ensure that readers are made aware of the video contest, the judging criteria, costs (if any), so that you are well aware and equipped to avoid any exploitation or scam risks. The comprehensive website divides the contests into Cash Prize contests and Non-Cash Prize contests. Then there is a section about news about online video advertising, the hottest happenings on the internet.

One of the most impressive video contests listed online pertains to the Babelgum Online Film Festival where US$ 20,000 is up for grabs. Films under 20 minutes duration is being considered for the contest whose deadline is February 15, 2008.

This is one video contest which will ensure that your capacity and talent to make short films get exposed to the world. The beauty of this contest with a $20,000 prize money is there is no entry fee. You can submit your films absolutely free of charge and be assured that you are competing against the best across the globe.

The video contest has announced that seven categories in which awards are being given. A film can participate in one category only. The categories are:
1. The Looking for Genius Award,
2. The Short Film Award,
3. The Documentary Award,
4. The Animation Award,
5. The Social/Environment Award,
6. The Spot/Advertising Award and
7. The Music Video Award.

Films being entered for ‘The Short Film Award’ category should be no more than 20 minutes and Music video should be 10 minutes in length. Ace film maker Spike Lee is the judge of this contest. All films entered into the contest will be showcased in the Babelgum online film festival which will begin later this year.

I feel that this video contest is a unique opportunity for budding film makers and video enthusiasts to derive both fame and fortune. Winning brings global fame as a film maker and numerous opportunities to work with leading producers and film persnalities. The prize money of $20,000 makes you rich and gives you enough to invest in the latest video equipment that you have always wanted to buy.

Enter into this or any of the several video contests featured online and you will be well on your way to fame.