Travel Video Contest: Win a Luxury Trip Valued At USD 10,000!

Friday 03 March 2017 10:09
Anantara Vacation Club Announces Travel Video Contest

Contestants can win a vacation to four Anantara Vacation Club Resorts across South East Asia and the opportunity to have their videos broadcast to the world

Anantara Vacation Club, Asia's leading luxury shared ownership concept for discerning travellers, is delighted to launch a one-of-a-kind contest for videographers to capture its resorts in South East Asia. Amateur and professional videographers alike are invited to enter Anantara Vacation Club's Travel Video Contest, with the winner earning a five-star vacation to four Club Resorts located in Thailand and Indonesia and the opportunity to create compelling videos about the resorts – proving themselves as a high quality travel videographer.

"There is so much creative talent in the world, and we welcome the opportunity to discover and encourage it while also showcasing our Club Resorts," said Yanick Targonski, Digital Marketing Manager of Anantara Vacation Club. "We look forward to selecting a winner and inviting the world to enjoy our destinations through their camera lens."

Anantara Vacation Club's Travel Video Contest is open to professional and amateur videographers from South East Asia and China. Videographers are invited to enter by submitting a 30-second video that highlights their talents and work before 27 March 2017. From these entries, three finalists will be awarded a vacation to Anantara Vacation Club Mai Khao Phuket, where they will produce a one-minute video about the resort. The public will have the opportunity to vote for the winner on Anantara Vacation Club's dedicated contest website (http://www.anantaraclub.com/promo/video-travel-contest/) from 1 – 14 May 2017.

The videographer with the winning entry will receive a five-star vacation to Anantara Vacation Club Resorts in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui and Bali. He/she will develop a one-minute video for each property, which will be featured across Anantara Vacation Club's digital and social media channels. On top of that, to make the trip more enjoyable, the Grand Prize winner will receive a total of USD 1,000 spending money.

Anantara Vacation Club Travel Video Contest details:

Round 1: 2 February – 27 March 2017

• From 2 February– 27 March, videographers submit a 30-second showcase video that highlights their skills and talent.

• Videographers can upload their video entry directly to Anantara Vacation Club's dedicated contest website. Videos may also be hosted on YouTube or Vimeo, with a link to the video submitted on the dedicated contest website or posted on Instagram using the hashtag #anantaraclubvideographer.

• File size limited to 150mb.

• Minimum requirements for entrants: two years' experience in videography, including shooting and editing; or a Bachelor's Degree in film, radio/TV or related area and one year experience in videography; or equivalent experience and/or education with comparable knowledge.

Round 2: 28 March – 15 May 2017

• Three finalists will be announced on 28 March 2017

• The finalists will receive round-trip tickets and a 3-night stay at Anantara Vacation Club Mai Khao Phuket.

• Finalists will create a one-minute video of the resort for submission by 30 April 2017.

• Public voting for the winning video will be open on Anantara Vacation Club's Facebook page and Anantara Vacation Club's dedicated contest website through 14 May 2017.

• The Grand Prize winner will be announced on 15 May 2017.

The Grand Prize winner will receive round trip tickets to Thailand and Indonesia to visit four Anantara Vacation Club Resorts. He/she will enjoy 3-night stays at Anantara Vacation Club Resorts in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui and Bali. Whilst there, he/she will create a one-minute edited video of each property for publication on Anantara Vacation Club's online and social media channels. Final videos must be completed by 11 August 2017.

For contest information and terms and conditions, visit http://www.anantaraclub.com/promo/video-travel-contest/