Video Pitch Competition

FAQ

 

What is a Video Pitch Competition?

A Video Pitch Competition is a pitch competition where video is the method used to deliver the pitch! In a video pitch, you record yourself performing your product/sales pitch. Once you're happy with your delivery, you submit the video to us in order to compete for a big cash prize! The best part with a video pitch is that you can record it as many times as necessary to get it just right before submitting!

 

Why should I participate?
Because participating is AWESOME!

1. It's a super awesome learning opportunity!

2. You could win one of three prizes! 1st place $125.00, 2nd place $75.00 and 3rd place $50.00

3. You'll have an awesome video to help you advertise your business to family/friends!

4. We'll have an awesome video to share on our social pages to advertise your business to the community!

5. It's awesomely FUN!

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When are videos due and how do I submit mine?

Videos are due by October 5th. You are required to submit your video to our email address kidprenuerniagara@gmail.com through WeTransfer (it's free!).

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What is the maximum length and size of the video?

The video can be up to 60 seconds long and up to 2GB large.

What format does the video need to be?

The video must be in one of the following formats:

• .MOV

• .MPEG4

• .MP4

• .AVI

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What should I title my video?

Your video must be titled: Your Business Name - Kidpreneur Video Pitch Competition NCBF 2024

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What does the winner receive?

Everyone who participates is a winner! You will win a video you can use for your marketing, have fun and learn a lot!

Our judges will decide on a top winner in each category based on a few qualities outlined below, The top 3 winners will receive a cash prize during the opening ceremonies!
 

Is there a age limit?

This is open to all ages (ages 6 to 14), will be choosing 3 winners, good luck to all!

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What are we being judged on?
The judges will watch your video and mark you on the following five qualities. 

1. Pitch content (Did you follow the pitch outline found below? Was your pitch informative?)

2. Confidence (Did you come across as a confident and knowledgeable about your product/service? Did you speak loud and clear?)

3. Creativity (How creative was your pitch? Was it entertaining, funny, different in some way?)

4. Attitude (Were you smiling? Did you project excitement about product/service/the fair?)

5. Overall Effectiveness (Did your pitch make the judge want to check our your booth at the fair?)
   
   *For this pitch competition, you will not be judged on your product/service idea, only on the delivery of the pitch.

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Who will be judging the competition?

. And then he will be announcing the winners during opening ceremonies. 

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Will I get feedback on my pitch?

Our goal is to be able to provide you with some feedback from . 

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Are there any rules I need to follow?

Of course! 

1. You must submit your video by the end of the day on October 5th. There will be no exceptions or extensions.

2. The video cannot be longer than 90 seconds and must be less than 2GB in size. 

3. The video must be in a format that we can use: .MOV, .MPEG4, .MP4, .AVI

4. You must title your video with the following title: Your Business Name - Kidpreneur Video Pitch Competition NCBF 2024

5. You must submit your video to us through WeTransfer.

6. You must write your pitch and deliver it on your own. Parent supervision and support is recommended, but kidpreneurs are required to do the as much as possible on their own (not only does this make the competition more fair it also becomes an amazing learning opportunity for the kidpreneurs).

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When will the winners be announced?

The THREE winners  will be announced at the fair during the Opening Ceremonies  and the 1st place winner's pitch will be played during the awards. 

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How do I write a pitch for this competition?

We're looking for a specific kind of sales pitch for this competition! Please see below for an outline of what you should include in yours!

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