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TK1 Test of Time

The TK1 Test of Time

‬We all have good things in our lives that have lasted. Cars and clothes, toys from childhood,‬ photo books, recipes and traditions, places we go, places we eat, pieces of advice and habits and‬‭ relationships…‬‭ so many things that have passed the‬‭ test of time‬. What has passed YOUR test of time?

On December 11th 2025 at the TCA will be our next Media Contest: The TK1 Test of Time. Open to middle- and high-school students across Taos County, we'll award cash prizes to the best entries showcasing the test of time.

So start preparing your video (3-5 minutes), social short (15-60 seconds), set of photographs, and/or short animation. CASH PRIZES await the top entries, with the audience voting.

Here's more info for classes and students.

TK1 Test of Time Media Contest - Oct 25 (2)

TK1 instructors work with students every day after school to help sharpen ideas, and to‬ assist the production work.

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For all students/teachers/parents with questions, ideas, or who simply want to discuss the project, call‬ 575-425-0222 or email‬‭ [email protected]‬‭ and talk‬‭ to one of our instructors today.‬

Videographers are‬‭ HIGHLY encouraged to use a 4K camera, microphones, and tripods.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, December 5, 2025

IDEAS AND PROMPTS:

Video: ‬These can be long-form (up to 5 minutes) or‬‭ short-form (30-90 seconds).‬‭ Longer‬ videos typically feature 2-3 interviews, illustrating b-roll, music, possibly some animation,‬‭ usually an intro/outro from the student filmmaker, fun music and other ingredients.

The TK1 Youth Council will complete videos‬‭ exploring Taos and the UN’s‬ Sustainable Development Goals‬‭ . All videos will ask:‬‭ what should be the things‬‭ that stand the test of time in Taos?‬‭ Students will explore projects relating‬‭ to poverty, hunger, clean water,‬ energy, climate and more. Students currently not on the Youth Council are‬ encouraged to submit on this topic, but should contact TK1 first.‬

Community.‬‭ What are some of the amazing things your‬‭ community has collectively‬ cared for, preserved, and passed down over the years? From acequias to churches,‬ parks to public spaces, schools to restaurants, what has stood the local test of time?‬

‭Family.‬‭ What in your own family has stood the test of time? This could be an age-old‬ tradition. An ancient book, a treasured old car, a set of photographs, jewelry,‬ ‭paintings, scrapbooks, recipes.‬

‬‭Elders.‬‭ Interview an elder in your life (a grandparent,‬‭ a parent, a family friend) and‬ ask them, “What’s one good thing in your life that has lasted for decades?” Find‬‭ b-roll (illustrative images) to show that good thing.‬

‬‭Children.‬‭ Interview a child under the age of 10 and‬‭ ask them, “What’s one good‬ thing in your life you hope lasts until you’re old?”. Why did they choose that?‬

‬‭Teens.‬‭ Interview yourself, or a friend with the same‬‭ question: “What’s one good‬ thing in your life you hope lasts until you’re old?”. Why?‬

‬‭The Land.‬‭ Take video of a field or garden that’s produced‬‭ food for decades. Shoot‬ video of a playground or forest and tell us‬‭ why‬‭ it’s‬‭ passed the test of time.‬‭ What‬‭ makes it so special?‬

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Food.‬‭ Record your grandmother making her favorite‬‭ recipe – the one that she‬ learned from her grandmother, who learned from her own grandmother… Go to an‬ age-old restaurant and interview the owner or a long-time ‭customer.

Photography (5 photos per submission minimum, 10 maximum)‬

‭Photos of your uncle’s amazing 1960s Ford Mustang or the old pickup truck that still‬ carries firewood…‬

‬‭Photos of adobe. Wooden vigas. Restaurants. Old stores and tiendas.‬

‬‭Taos Pueblo and other structures originally built long ago.‬

‬‭People who themselves have stood the test of time…‬

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Animation‬

‬‭Bring to life something that you want to see last here in Taos for many years to come.‬ Draw something that has indeed already stood the test of time. This could be an‬ idea (peace or happiness), a thing (water in our acequias, a sunset, a rain storm) or a‬

‭ person (or type of person).‬

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

1. You are highly encouraged (but not required) to work with TK1 staff or senior students in sharpening your idea, borrowing our camera gear, developing an interview guide, and even borrowing one of our laptops to do the editing. Want to talk about it? Email Pete: [email protected]. Text 575-425-0222.

2. Diversity and respect are essential ingredients for all entries. We will immediately reject entries that are violent, misogynistic, homophobic, racist, gory, overly sexual or sensual, feature self harm or abuse… you get the idea. This is a family-friendly event. Keep your Test of Time PG.

3. We will not show every entry on the big screen. Entrance does not guarantee a showing.

4. You may submit a maximum of three entries, in one or across all categories. For photography, each entry should be a series of 5 photos.

5. Video entries cannot be longer than 5 minutes. If you have a piece longer than 5 minutes that you’re DYING to submit and simply cannot be shortened, contact Pete and we can talk about it.

6. Video entries should be submitted in 1080p resolution, .MOV or .MP4 file format. Please try and capture good audio. If we cannot hear people speak, we will not screen your film. The closer the camera is to your subject, the better we will hear them. Microphones are definitely recommended, please contact us if you'd like to borrow one. Tripods are also available and recommended.

7. We reserve the right to modify any aspect of this Media Contest – including its outright cancellation and the number of prizes available – based on the quality and quantity of submissions.

8. You retain all ownership of your entry. However, by entering this contest, you grant TK1 the right to modify your submission as we deem appropriate (e.g. shortening for length). We reserve the right to post all entries to our YouTube Channel, Instagram, or website.

9. By submitting an entry or entries, you grant TK1 the right to use your name and image (e.g. Person X won Prize Y) for our own communications requirements.

10. In the event of any questions relating to the contest or to your entry/ies, please email the TK1 Admin Team at [email protected] or by phone/text at 575-425-0222.

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Taos NM, 87571

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Taos, NM 87571

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