Key Dates

  • June 16: Registration forms due

  • June 18: Video submission instructions sent

  • August 4-12: Final video submissions due

  • TBA: Reception & Awards Ceremony

  • Following the reception, videos will go live on the Third Ward Zen YouTube channel

Youth Voices Speak on Community Food and Wellness

A Video Competition for Washington County Students

This year, Third Ward Zen is excited to launch a new feature of the Delta Roots Festival: a video competition that invites youth to share their perspectives on food and wellness in their communities.

  • Students ages 12–18 who live in Washington County, Mississippi are eligible to enter.

  • Create a 3–5 minute video that reflects your view of community food and wellness. Choose one of these two focus areas:

    • Wellness practices in your community (Examples: playing sports, cheerleading, dance, exercise, Tai Chi, Zumba, yoga, martial arts, etc.)

    • Your community food environment (Examples: community or family gardening, farmers markets, cooking meals, or other food sources in your area)

    Whichever story you choose, your video should show how the activity nurtures the mind, body, and/or spirit to help build a healthy community.

Meet the Judge

Shaka Jamal Redmond

Artist, yogi, and filmmaker Shaka Jamal Redmond will serve as our guest judge. Based in Oakland, California, Shaka Jamal is the founder of Olu8 Film & Culture and Olu8 Records. He holds a BA in History from Tuskegee University and an MFA in Cinema from San Francisco State University.

How to Enter

Complete the registration form by June 16.

Include your name, the name of a parent or guardian, and an optional teacher sponsor with their contact info.

Once we receive your form, we’ll send you instructions on how to upload your video by June 18.

Submit your video by August 12.

Prizes

  • $200

  • $150

  • $125

  • $100 each

Have Questions?

If you have questions about the video invitational, reach out to Third Ward Zen.