Alia Hamza wins BDOT video competition

THURSDAY, DEC. 6: The Hon. Wayne Furbert JP, MP, Minister of Business Development and Tourism today announced that local videographer, Alia Hamza’s video ‘Island Home’ is the second winner of the Bermuda Department of Tourism’s (BDOT) Video Competition.

The Video Competition was announced in May of this year with a winning video chosen each quarter. And for her efforts, Ms. Hamza was presented with a $5,000 cheque.

Minister Furbert said, “Alia’s video showed the beauty of Bermuda alongside one of our best known singers, Joy Barnum. The music is Joy’s song ‘Island home’ and viewers are treated to the beauty that makes Bermuda such an appealing holiday destination with our beaches, lush greenery and friendly people.”

The quarterly competition is open to all Bermuda residents.

Video content should target potential visitors to Bermuda and address the question why should you visit Bermuda. The content must inspire visitors to want to come with positive images and scenes. Additional criteria for production are all videos must be of HD quality; proof of ownership or copyright release for music is required in writing; videos should not exceed two-minutes; and must not include any obscene content or language and nudity and product marketing is prohibited.

The BDOT is seeking creative, innovative fun and exciting footage of Bermuda to promote the island on the Department’s social media sites.

The next deadline for third quarter submissions is February 13, 2013 and the same rules and criteria will apply.

A committee will select the best video with the winner receiving $5,000. 

The winning video will be posted on Bermuda Department of Tourism website, YouTube channel and FaceBook page. 

The second quarter deadline is February 13, 2013. Entries must be emailed to Tina Evans Caines, Manager, On-island Communications, Bermuda Department of Tourism at [email protected].

"Island Home" (Bermuda Tourism Edition) from Alia Hamza on Vimeo.