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Winners

New Orleans for Sale
by Brandan Odums, 22, and 2-cent New Orleans, Louisiana

FYI Jury Award
PBS's P.O.V. Series Award
NAACP Award
AFI SILVERDOCS Award

Idea in the Making: RescueFlyer
by John Lian, 23 Granville, Ohio

FYI “Issue to Action” Award

Why Tuesday?
by Jacob Soboroff, 24 Los Angeles, California

FYI “Issue to Action” Award

High School Drop-Out
by Ian Rojas, 19 Miami, Florida

Associated Press Award
MySpace Audience Award
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation/Strong American Schools Scholarship

Green to Blue
by Elizabeth Klein, 22 Cincinnati, Ohio

Sierra Club/NRDC Award

Think. Believe. Act.
by Hunter Saiz, 22 Ogden, Utah

USA TODAY Award

Petals of Hope
by Sarah Morcos, 17 North Hollywood, California

The United Nations DPI Award
The United Nations/ Global Issue Award

The Life
by Vasile Dediu, 19

MTV Audience Award

Label-Free
by Benjamin Shallenberger, 21

Human Rights Campaign Award

Copyflights
by Zaporizhzhya National University student team, 19 - 21, Ukraine

WIPO (United Nations) Intellectual Property Award

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Tom Anderson
Founder/President, MySpace

Tom Brokaw
Anchor/Author

Bill Maher
HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher

Sheila Nevins
President, HBO Documentary and Films

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High School Drop-Out

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I Can't Stop Loving You	0	9/21/2008 4:18 PM by: LIL HUERO(THE ENVY OF ALL WOMEN)	9/21/2008 4:18 PM by: LIL HUERO(THE ENVY OF ALL WOMEN)
EVIL SUPREMACY	0	8/22/2008 11:10 PM by: LIL HUERO(THE ENVY OF ALL WOMEN)	8/22/2008 11:10 PM by: LIL HUERO(THE ENVY OF ALL WOMEN)
God ISN'T REAL!!	9	8/16/2008 10:36 AM by: No More!	4/5/2008 4:38 PM by: Samuel G. Collett
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IM COMIN SOON DONT SLEEP ON ME GSTAXS	Oct 7 2008 10:45 PM rn vest e.n.t. gstaxs IF U NEED MUSIC HIT ME
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008	Sep 29 2008 3:28 AM Official Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 Posted Here http://www.myspace.com/bailoutplan This non-partisan site was developed to find out what you think about the 110 page House sponsored Bailout Plan known formally as the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 or EESA08 for short. Is the EESA08 the catalyst to turn our country around by investing our hard earned tax money or are we rewarding the very same corporations that created our modern time’s great depression? The EEA08 can be read and commented on in the blog section, as well as the official summary and the official section by section break down of the EESA08. I have also included the link for each document posted on the Financial Services section of house.gov. Please feel free to leave a comment with your feelings one of the Most Historic decisions to occur in your lifetime.
LUE DIAMONDS THE ACTOR	Sep 29 2008 11:05 PM JUST STOPPIN BY TO SAY WHAT UP !!! FEEL FREE TO DO THE SAME !!! AND ADD MY MAIN PAGE IF U HAVEN'T !!! WWW.MYSPACE.COM/LUEDIAMONDS
THOMAS PERRY	Oct 3 2008 7:41 PM Have a Great Weekend..!! Love & Light to you & yours..!! TP
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kISk	Oct 5 2008 11:50 PM COMING SOON! 09 oct 2008_ ‘Colors’ out on ITunes. 'Colors' is the first album of sound designer and producer Kisk, Italy, after a long series of its EP for Italians and internationals labels. The Genepi Production take electronics Kisk productions like an interesting challenge. 'Colors' is a 'colored' and eclectic album that explore the bpm in various kinds of nuances and rhythms of the electronics worlds.
VerticalBlu Film Company	Oct 15 2008 5:06 AM Hey check out the latest video by VerticalBlu. We know everyone may not share the same viewpoint for the election, but we are hoping to capitalize on the political commotion to build awareness for Grassroots Film Makers!" Drop by www.verticalblu.com for more information on our next feature film, Life In Transit! Thank you for your support."
W the Movie (official myspace page)	Sep 6 2008 2:45 PM "W the Movie" has a new trailer up on youtube (and here on myspace). Both trailer and film feature John Loyd and Jason Hignite as the Obama and McCain characters. We invite you to stop by and have a look. Comments are greatly appreciated. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FvGPT5WF6U
Miami International Film Festival	Sep 19 2008 5:55 PM The Miami International Film Festival (MIFF) a Miami Dade College (MDC) cultural experience is now open for film submissions. To submit a Film visit: http://www. withoutabox. com/login/1241 For more details visit: http://www. miamifilmfestival. com/cpage. cfm?id=10366
Reel Inspiration	Sep 4 2008 8:41 PM Reel Inspiration is proud to promote our myspace friend "Float." Please, check out our review and attend the film when if comes to a fest near you. Float is screening at the Valley Film festival on Friday, Sept. 26 @ 8pm valleyfilmfest dot com and also at the Egyptian theater in Hollywood Oct. 24-26 Movie blessings! Jana
FilmsForPrizes	Aug 26 2008 12:23 PM We're hosting over a dozen film contests and giving out over $250,000 in prize money. Please spread the word to filmmakers. www.Films4Prizes.com
Caleb Mak	Aug 28 2008 2:31 AM I WON!!!! AND I WAS NEVER INFORMED!!!!! PLEASE E-MAIL ME BACK!!!!!! WINNER: The Haunting Paper by Caleb Mak Winners in the UN/Global Issues Category
Reel Inspiration	Aug 28 2008 8:03 PM The Reel Inspiration community is trying to create a buzz about meaningful indie films. Check out Josh Valentine's review of "The Wackness" on our blog. We'd love to hear what you think. Movie blessings! Jana
LIL HUERO(THE ENVY OF ALL WOMEN)	Aug 20 2008 8:08 PM CASTING CALL FOR EVIL SUPREMACY! FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW.MYSPACE.COM/IMPFS2
Angeline R. Hazime; Artist & Writer & Beyond...	Aug 14 2008 5:29 PM Thank you for the add
IMPERIAL MINDS PRODUCTIONS(IMP)	Aug 5 2008 5:44 AM GOOD WORK F Y I!! CHECK IT OUT YOUTUBE.COM/IMPFS
beebee890	Aug 6 2008 5:20 AM hello this is cool
Reel Inspiration	Aug 7 2008 2:56 PM Looking for diverse films with substance? Check out Reel Inspiration's review of "Brick Lane" on our blog. Movie blessings! Jana reelinspiration dot blogspot dot com
Kosmas	Jul 22 2008 9:14 PM Thanks for the add! :o)
Big Willie Style	Jul 30 2008 12:26 AM The Zombies Have Arrived... My new Zombie Movie... 2010 Zombie Attack http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPmJAge_ij8 (also viewable on my myspace page)
Scott G. LaLonde Pt 2	Jul 19 2008 2:51 AM All Myspace can you help a disabled brother out! I have Myspace disabled civil rights group link located below http://groups.myspace.com/pt2disabledcivilrightslifeliberty My goal is to make everyone in this country aware of med waiver community-based programs so we can have a choice on where we live. To help me spread the word could you put me in your top friends list please to let more people know about this travesty of injustice! Based on the Supreme Court Olmstead Decision 6-3 law. Also George W. Bush presidential Executive Order 13217.
Reel Inspiration	Jul 9 2008 12:57 PM Thanks for your important work. Film is such a great device for social change and healing. Al Gore may have done more good with his doc then he could have done in our political system. Jana Segal Reel Inspiration
Ahmad أحمد	Jul 4 2008 4:28 AM sending love and prayers; have a productive weekwnd. stay connected.
Virginia	Jul 7 2008 2:13 AM Hello Dear New Friend, Greetings from Brazil! Thanks for add! Its my pleasure to be your friend! Cool Site!I Loved!Congratulations! Have a Fantastic Week! Cheers Kisses and Hugs(Brazilian Way)
NiCkS BaBy GiRl	Jul 4 2008 6:08 PM happy 4th of july
League of Women Voters of Lawrence/Douglas County	Jul 3 2008 2:07 AM Thanks for being our friend!
~Jonky_Dangerous~	Jul 4 2008 1:52 AM happy 4 of july
Pure Dark Angel	Jul 4 2008 4:07 AM Have a great 4th of July weekend! :D
love is louder than bombs	Jul 1 2008 9:31 PM Stop the war. End world hunger. Sign our petition.
CINEPHILIA	Jun 28 2008 12:50 PM thank you!!
Reel Inspiration	Jun 27 2008 9:53 PM Film and video are such an important medium for social change. Reel Inspiration is looking for short (10 minutes or less) videos about people making a difference in our world today. Check us out at: http://reelinspiration.blogspot.com/
FREEDOM DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC THE OFFICIAL SITE	Jun 26 2008 10:40 PM The one who takes a chance, who walks the line between the known and the unknown, who is unafraid of failure, will succeed.” “Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations…If you adopt their attitudes, then the possibility won’t exist for you because you’ll have already shut it out.”
The Watcher	Jun 16 2008 4:54 PM Thanks for the add! This is a great medium/forum for the next generation; I wish you well. Have a productive week.
zeitgeist	May 21 2008 10:14 PM CONGRATS TO THE AWARD WINNERS, when can i see the films on tv?
eric.	May 27 2008 2:12 AM Congrats to all the winners! The films are great.
NiCkS BaBy GiRl	May 26 2008 8:54 PM happy memorial day
Film Your Issue	May 22 2008 3:06 AM Hey, gyys, this is from HeathCliff, pres of Film Your Issue. I have to tell you it was MISERY trying to pick winners, for all of us. I LOVED your films, and there were at least 100 that we all just loved. But for expediency sake we HAD to winnow the films for the voting process. You all did just a great job. Soon, I'm going to outreach to you, to ask for input, suggestions, and help to plan next round. We're still a work in progress, growing and thinking of how to make this bigger and better, acknowledge MORE films and filmmakers. Thanks, again, for all your great work, input, passion and consciousness. HeathCliff Rothman
Film Your Issue	May 21 2008 1:35 AM The winners will be posted tomorrow a.m.
Justin	May 21 2008 1:33 AM When will we find out the winners?
A Midwinter Night's Dream	May 19 2008 9:40 PM Any news on the winners? when should we expect to hear? can't wait
Ava	May 19 2008 10:35 PM when will the winners be announced?
TiM	May 18 2008 5:12 AM Thank you for adding me as a friend! Have a great week! TiM NextPage
zeitgeist	May 17 2008 5:46 PM you guys SHOCKED AND PUT ME IN AWE with this contest its good for the world what your doing here MUCH RESPECT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aEvzuA4f0c
zeitgeist	May 17 2008 3:39 AM the behaviors of some of Planet Earths Inhabitants. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGGHNyJ0xuo
TiM	May 17 2008 12:33 AM Thank you for adding me as a friend! Have a great week! TiM NextPage
Film Your Issue	May 16 2008 3:49 AM Sorry for the delay. We have had to tabulate a lot of results from a lot of partners. The results will be posted on Monday.
Midnight'~--~'Sun*	May 15 2008 10:36 PM when are the winning videos going to be announced. it is now 3:36 pm on THURSDAY and still they are not up.
Caleb Mak	May 16 2008 12:39 AM WHEN ARE THE RESULTS POSTED?
AFI	May 12 2008 6:52 PM http://screennation.afi.com/Watch.aspx?video=966
Ian	May 12 2008 2:51 AM Education is one of the biggest issues in our country; "America is falling behind in preparing students for jobs, for college, and for life". In addition to, most of the students in high school do not finish of their education. The video of HIGH SCHOOL DROP-OUT is about two issues; in one hand the American students dropping out of high school and in the other, Guatemalan kids working under age in order to support their education and family. The only thing that I am asking from you is that if you were born in the land of opportunities do not let the opportunities pass right in front of you. DO NOT DROP OUT!!!! VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE VIDEO. Ian Rojas