College students in Illinois, Michigan, Missouri and Wisconsin
can compete for more than $3,000 in prizes
CHICAGO – Is the next great student filmmaker aboard an Amtrak Lincoln Service, Wolverine Service, Missouri River Runner or Hiawatha Service train? It’s a possibility, since Amtrak is looking for another winning video travelogue in the 2ndAnnual Amtrak TRAINsportation Video Contest.
The contest is open to all college students in Illinois, Michigan, Missouri and Wisconson for the chance to win more than $3,000 worth of prizes including a MacBook Air, a Fuji 3D Digital Camera and travel on Amtrak. Students can enter the contest by submitting a train travel-themed video by Feburary 28, 2011, through the amtraktrainsportationvideocont
Submissions will be judged by industry experts including Andrew Schneider, publisher/editor of Screen Magazine, Lori Rackl, travel editor of the Chicago Sun-Times, and Stephen Harris, director of nonfiction and alternative programming for A&E Television Network. Amtrak plans to use the winning video in future promotional campaigns.
“Last year’s contest was a success in Illinois. Now we’re expanding to four states to get more college students excited about enjoying the journey on Amtrak,” said Tracy Robinson, Director of Marketing for Amtrak. “This contest engages college students in a fun and exciting way, introducing them to the best option for travel to more than 500 destinations in 46 states. I’m looking forward to seeing the students’ creativity.”
For more information, contest rules, prize details and to enter the 2nd Annual Amtrak TRAINsportation Video Contest please visit the website. Amtrak created this contest with the help of its marketing communications agency of record, IMAGES USAof Atlanta, Ga.
About Amtrak®:
Amtrak is America’s Railroadsm, the nation’s intercity passenger rail provider and its only high-speed rail operator. A record 28.7 million passengers traveled on Amtrak in FY 2010. Amtrak operates more than 300 trains each day – at speeds up to 150 mph (241 kph) – connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states, the District of Columbia and three Canadian Provinces. Amtrak provides service in partnership with 15 states and four commuter rail agencies. Enjoy the journeysm at Amtrak.com or call 800-USA-RAIL for schedules, fares and more information. Join us on Facebook at facebook.com/Amtrak and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/Amtrak.
Amtrak Contact: Marc Magliari
312 880.5390
Contest Contact: André Ledgister, IMAGES USA
404.892.2931
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