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"This is a unique platform for Malaysians to share with the world their interpretation of democracy, in the spirit of 1Malaysia," said by Norman KRU.

About the challenge
Create a video short that completes the phrase “Democracy is…”

The Prize
-An all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., New York and Hollywood.
-Gala screenings of the winning videos in Hollywood, New York and Washington
-Exposure to filmmakers and the U.S. film and television industry.
-Meetings with democracy advocates from government, media and civil society.

The Timeline
-SUBMISSION DEADLINE - MIDNIGHT GMT JANUARY 31, 2010.
-Challenge semifinalists will be selected on or about March 31, 2010.
-An independent jury will narrow down the semifinalists to 21 finalists on or about May 15, 2010.
-The general public will vote online for the winning videos May 15 – June 15, 2010.
-Seven winners – one each from the Western Hemisphere, Europe, Middle East/North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, South & Central Asia, East Asia/Pacific and one anonymous winner – will be announced in mid-June 2010.
-The six publicly identified winners, one from each of the six geographic regions, will travel to the United States to claim their prize in the fall of 2010.

The Details
-You must be 18 or older to enter.
-Videos can be any style: fiction or documentary, animated or live action.
-Videos must be no longer than three minutes.
-Videos must be in English or have English subtitles.
-Contestants may enter anonymously, but anonymous winners cannot collect the grand prize.
-See contest site for a complete list of rules, www.videochallenge.america.gov.