Seven Finalists have been named in the 2008 Psoriasis Cure Now Video Contest. Each Finalist has won at least $500, and one of these will win a Grand Prize of $5,000 later this month.
The Finalists are:
Derek’s Dance by Daniel Pouesi
Playground – Psoriasis Cure Now 2008 by John Serpe
Living With Psoriasis – PSA by Katie Carman
Psoriasis is Bad. by Jeff Magni
“Ben” by Nate Milton
God’s Office by Skip Bronkie
Help Psoriasis Research Go Farther by Patrick Smith
Before we pick the Grand Prize winner, we need YOUR advice about which video is best. Through August 18th, your comments below will be considered before we judge the videos one last time and select a Grand Prize winner. Remember the mission: create a 15 or 30 second video that uses humor to educate the public about the fact that psoriasis is a serious disease that negatively impacts quality of life. You can watch the seven Finalists right here:
http://www.youtube.com/p/3F246D82CC73FB89
Your comments can be added below. Simply click on the “COMMENT” link and tell us which video should be the Grand Prize winner and why. (Note: we love all these videos, so if your comment is unduly negative about any of the Finalists, we will not post your comment. Constructive criticism is allowed, but better yet, focus on what is good about your favorite Finalist.)
And one last thing. There were 33 other videos in the Humor track, including several EXCELLENT videos that we would have loved to honor. Click here to tell us which videos NOT selected as Finalists should have been!
Thanks for your help. Congratulations to all the Finalists, and good luck to all as we prepare for the Grand Prize selection.
Category: Psoriasis Videos
Some of the other videos are very good,but Ben, in my opinion,is the best. The idea of getting the message across with the kids, and the manner in which it was done, is extremely creative and makes an impact on me to take action more than the others. Very Well Done.
The playground one is the one which caught my attention the most because it was visually catching and kept me engaged enough to listen to the material being presented.
Living with Psoriasis really shakes my maracas.
~JOrdan
Hilarious! The “Living with Psoriasis” by Katie Carmen is too amazing. I was laughing out loud– and psoriasis ain’t funny…
I think the little kids one is the best choice. Makes its point without being over the top about it. Also most professional looking.
I liked Living With Psoriasis because I have a similar skin condition and it really reflected the torture that I go through every day in a creative and cute way. I hope it wins!
Lw/P was chill
I really like Living with Psoriasis. It shows the true aggravation of the disease.
Living with Psoriasis is really well done, IMO. I think the dancing guy is an excellent visual.
I Love Playground. Knock-out original and brings into awareness a very serious point. Certainly terrific for TV. Powerful.
I vote for "living with psoriasis." It's funny & informative.
If you think about really memorable ads ( fried eggs from the “your brain on drugs” campaign, smoky the bear, ronald mcdonald, even that verizon guy), they all have a strong enduring image. If this is going to be the voice of your campaign, I say go with Living with Psoriasis. That mariachi with his maracas following the girl will last in people minds long after words fade away. I can see that being a lasting symbol for your cause. Good luck to you.
“Living with Psoriasis” made me realize what my friend who has this goes through. She has a bad case, visible all over every part of her, including her face. I hope a cure is found soon.
the playground one was funny and informative, however I also enjoyed the interesting take of “Ben” I wish them both good luck and job well done!
This contest is great! I liked Ben and posiris is bad
‘psoriasis is bad’ is the opposite of bad!
first choice: psoriasis is bad.
second choice: god’s waiting room.
“Living With Psoriasis” should win. The omnipresent maraca man is a unique, unforgettable metaphor, (also Very funny) and best equipped to change the minds of decision makers who wrongly view this ailment as a mere annoyance.
I enjoyed all of these, especially Psoriasis is Bad.
I really like Living with Psoriasis. It was entertaining while still leaving me with something to think about. Great job!
Wow, all of these are great! I liked “Living with Psoriasis” the best because it showed how psoriasis affects all aspects of your daily life: shopping, on a date, hanging out, at the park, etc. A lot locations for a short PSA! Also liked the animation style for “Ben.” Very neat looking.
“Living with Psoriasis” did the best job of actually achieving all the goals of humor, awareness, education, and fundraising. The humor was the best because it was rooted in the sad truths of psoriasis itself. So it made you laugh and think at the same time. You learned about the disease, and laughed in sympathy with the person in the video, an emotional response that could actually generate more financial donations, which is after all, the goal.
Several of these are very clever (love the Ben Franklin one), but I think “Playground” would get the most attention. Cute kids are hard to top.
“Living With Psoriasis” got the point across most clearly, showing how annoying, irritating, embarrasing and frustrating the disease must be.
“Living with Psoriasis” gets my vote too! Very funny – down with the Crazy Masked Mariachi Man!! (and psoriasis!!!)
Playground gets my vote. Puts a good face on a worthwhile cause, best balance of humor and information, and it’s got the best production value of all of them – would go on air and look like it belongs there.
psoriasis is bad takes the cake in my opinion.
i think Ben leaves a memorable experience with its humor that easily lets the audience know the seriousness of the disease. I also like the style the Ben has, it is not a pretty makeup commercial but a skin disease, and it fits in perfectly. I see it as a change in today’s fancy graphics with all the sparkly effects in most ads. This isnt about pretty images people should see deeper than that.
I did enjoy the Playground one, but Posriasis is Bad. topped them all!
Really loved the Playground. The kids are fabulous and I believe it gets the point across.