Video Contest

Vote for Your Favorite Video

Public voting begins today for five finalists in the 2020 Districts Make the Difference Student Video Contest. A record number of entries were received from throughout the State of California, and the public now has the opportunity to help students earn $3,500 in scholarships by voting for their favorite video. Vote Now.

An Introduction to Special Districts - Bill Chen

Title: An Introduction to Special Districts

Bill Chen

An animation where a character in a red shirt isn't entirely sure about what Special Districts are. To help him out, his friend helps explain to both him and the viewer what Special Districts are. It gives a brief description about the general definition along with some examples.

California Special Districts - Reyna Carrera

Title: California Special Districts

Reyna Carrera

Come along with me as we tap into the phone calls of those calling Special Districts in need of help and wanting to learn more about their services.

California's Hidden Heroes - Brianna Wong

Title: California's Hidden Heroes

Brianna Wong & Andra Cheng

The video features hand-drawn and colored frames along with real voices, informing the watchers on the different types of special districts in California.

California's Special Districts - Joseph Carroll

Title: California's Special Districts

Joseph Carroll

California's Special Districts summarized with digital drawings made by Joseph Carroll.

Safety with Special Districts - Michelle Ye

Safety with Special Districts

Michelle Ye

This video tells us about the importance of special districts in our everyday lives and how the CSDA has advocated for our needs in these changing times to keep us safe.

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The finalists have the chance to win one of three scholarship prizes and an additional $500 for a teacher nominated by the student. The first-place winner will receive $2000, while second place will receive $1000, and third will receive $500.

Students were challenged to create a video of 90 seconds or less about California’s special districts in a creative and interesting way.  The videos were judged based on four categories: Accuracy & Effectiveness, Creativity & Originality, Production Quality, and Entertainment Value. 

Voting ends November 2.