DJ's Distractions

"I Love Humboldt" Video Contest

Polls are closed!  Come to the Arcata Theater Lounge Saturday evening. 

Congratulations to our Top Five finalists: 

"I Love Humboldt" by Chad Johnson 
"I Love Humboldt" Matt St. Charles 
"Humboldt Love" by Steven Vandermeer 
The Hum" by Berel Alexander 
"Why I Love Humboldt"  by Rowdy Kelly (60 votes)

 

"I Love Humboldt" - Andy Rydzewski

 

 

"What I Love Best About Humboldt" - Will Goldenberg

 

 

"Behind The Curtain" - MercyMe Productions

 

 

"Split Personality" - MercyMe Productions

 

 

 

"Humboldt Love" - Steven Vandermeer

 

 

 

"The Hum of Humboldt" - Berel Alexander

 

 

 

"I Heart H.C." - Philip Kumsar and Lauren Dahl

 

"I Love Humboldt" - Chad Johnson

 

"Michael Loves Humboldt County" by Matt St. Charles

 

 

"Why I Love Humboldt" by Rowdy Kelly

 

"I Love Humboldt" by Sydney Fishman

 

"I Love Humboldt" - Matt St. Charles

 

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KHUM wants to see your community pride!

Humboldt County is famous around the world and now we are giving you the chance to tell the world what you love about Humboldt.

The Humboldt Film Commission has partnered with KHUM in looking for public displays of community pride through the “I Love Humboldt” 30-second video contest.

The best video will win $300 and a Flip camera! Anyone can enter.

All submissions must answer one of two questions: “Why do you love Humboldt?” or “What I love best about Humboldt is.” Entries should be creative and convey your passion for Humboldt.

If you are looking for the perfect set to stage your mock newscast the KAEF TV studio in Eureka is available for free by appointment. All entries will be posted for voting at KHUM.com starting Monday, February 8th.

The top five videos, as determined by the popular vote, will go on to the final competition, to be held at the Arcata Theatre Lounge on Saturday, February 13th. The top five finalists will be announced live during Mike Dronker’s show on Friday, February 12th.

Look for the poll at KHUM.com once all the entries are received.

PRIZES:

Best Video Overall: $300 and a Flip camera,

Best Anchor Interview: $100 fo

Best on-location interview!: $100

The two remaining finalists will receive delicious locally produced products.

All finalists will receive an autographed copy of the new Locally Delicious Cookbook. To submit your video, upload it to Youtube and email the link to mike@khum.com. No other method of submission will be accepted. ________________________________________________________________________

                       OFFICIAL RULES AND CONTEST DETAILS

To reserve the KAEF studio (restrictions may apply) or collaborate with other area filmmakers contact Humboldt Film Commissioner Mary Cruse at (707) 223-8462 or e-mail her: merrycruiser@gmail.com.

*** All videos must be received by Tuesday, February 9th at midnight via email to mike@khum.com.

VOTING PROCESS: Vote for your favorite video at KHUM.com from Monday, Feb. 10h through Friday, February 12th at 2 pm. Each person may vote only once, and KHUM reserves the right to disqualify any entrant we feel has manipulated the vote in any way.  

Videos can be no longer than :33 seconds.

The top five videos, as determined by the popular vote, will go on to the final competition, to be held at the Arcata Theatre Lounge on Saturday, February 13th. The top five finalists will be announced live during Mike Dronkers' show on Friday, February 12th.

The top five videos will then be reviewed by a panel of judges selected by the Humboldt Film Commission. Three will receive cash prizes.

Categories include: $300 for the overall best video, $100 for the best anchor interview and $100 for best on-location interview. Need not be present to win. By entering your video submission into the “I Love Humboldt” Video Contest you agree to the following rules:

1. KHUM and the Humboldt Film Commission reserve the right to use your video on their web sites and through Facebook and other social media sites in perpetuity.

2. You will not receive any financial compensation for your video.

3. The people in your video have given their written permission to be filmed and presented in your public video.

4. Any minors in your video have written permission from their parents or legal guardians approving their participation.

5. Your video cannot contain profanity, glorification or insinuation of illegal activities including recreational drug use, or violence of any kind.

6. We reserve the right to refuse to post videos we do not deem appropriate.

7. All videos become the property of KHUM and the Humboldt Film Commission and will not be returned.

 

 Contest rules subject to change.  Thank you for entering and good luck!

 

College Cove Development

According to a local alliance of Trinidad residents, a new subdivision is planned for accross the street from the entrance to College Cove.  DJ Mike Dronkers talks with resident Larry Goldberg about the specifics of the issue.  There is a public meeting planned for Trinidad Town Hall, Monday February 15that 7pm.

If the flash player doesn't appear, get the audio here. 

 

Free Music: Dan Mills

Head over to Dan Mills' website.  If you like what you hear and share it with a friend you can download the entire album for free (highly recommended).

-Emily

The Dutchest Thing Ever

Via @tedleo comes Zanger Bob, a very young Dutch singer ("Zanger") of undeniable...something.

"Zanger Bob (born April 28, 1996 in Schiedam, Netherlands) is a Dutch pop singer. Zanger means 'singer' in Dutch. His first CD, released in April 2004, is entitled "Een jongen van de straat" (A boy of the street). His other releases include "Dansen", "Als De Zon veer Gaat Schijnen" (If the sun will shine), and "Laat het Sneeuwen."

 

 

 

Frank Fairfield - Nine Pound Hammer

Feel free to spend a large amount of your day watching this guy. You won't be disappointed.

Recycle Your Cell Phone For Haiti

Got an old phone?  Want to help Haiti?  Find your old phone, print out the prepaid shipping label, and send them out.  Proceeds benefit the American Red Cross.

"There are an estimated 130 million phones retired in the United States every year.  If even a small percentage of them are donated to Phones for Haiti, it would contribute millions of dollars towards relief from the devastating earthquake. ReCellular will give 100% of the phone value as a contribution to the American Red Cross.  In addition, qualifying phones will be refurbished and supplied to aid groups working in Haiti.  All phones are accepted, though newer phones will provide the most value to the charity — in some cases $100 or more."

http://www.phonesforhaiti.com/

 

 

Eureka California Is Dead

Via the North Coast Journal: a Georgia-based band called "Eureka California" has inflicted their music on myspace.  

Thanks to Precision Intermedia for their great work on this site.