LAST YEAR'S WINNERS

		"You Do" Lauren Humphrey Originally from a suburb of Seattle, I moved to Los Angeles to attend the University of Southern California, where I studied creative writing. It was only after graduating last year that I finally fell for this city of hopefuls, and I currently divide my time between observing seedy characters from the underbelly of Tinseltown and sitting in traffic.
		"Hide & Seek" Steven Gaughan I am from Waimea, Hawaii although I was raised in various towns across California. I am currently finishing up my freshman year at the University of Southern California (USC) where I am a triple major in print journalism, international relations and fine arts. I dropped out of high school after my junior year and enrolled at USC through the Resident Honors Program. At school, I serve on the executive board of the Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Assembly and am currently working with UCLA's Student Coalition for Marriage Equality to start a sister organization at USC. I also run with the USC Marathon Team and work for the school TV station, Trojan Vision.

FINALISTS FROM THE SECOND ANNUAL CONTEST

"Patriot Act 2" - by Jennifer Arbini
Jennifer Arbini is an Italian Studies major at University of California at Berkeley who is moving to Italy in August to study abroad and complete her senior year in school. Although she has studied Italian "for years," Jennifer is also interested in French, Spanish and Portuguese and plans on getting her master's degree in romance languages.

"My School, Your School." - by Raina Brown
Raina is currently a finance major at Davenport University in Dearborn, MI. When she's not studying or working full-time, Raina is writing.

"Dear Father" - by Angela Capoccia
Angela Capoccia hails from Southern California where she currently attends the University of California at Davis. She is pursuing a double major in international relations and economics and a minor in French. When she’s not learning about other cultures or traveling, Angela loves to belly dance.

"Scratch Out Censorship" - by Mikal Din
Mikal Din is a native of Newark, NJ who currently lives in Harlem NY. He strives to make films that are thought provoking, sincere and fun. He exercises the creative muscles by perpetually revising his feature script and pays the bills by directing commercials for web and television. "I just want people to see my work, and provoke intelligent dialogue on the issues at hand."

"Racial Profiling: It’s Everywhere" - by Pedro Daniel Flores
Pedro Daniel Flores was born in Compton, CA and raised in East Los Angeles. Inspired to become a filmmaker by his ailing uncle, Pedro has been making films since he was a kid. “While most kids were out playing with videogames, I was out playing with video cameras.” He surrounds himself with people who share his ambition, and these are the same wonderful people who star in his films and help out behind the scenes.

"Tattoo" - by Nick Klinkert
Nick is currently a student at the New York Film Academy.

"Guess Who Wrote the USA Patriot Act" - by Jill Lynn
Jill Lynn Niedzwiecki lives in Ann Arbor, MI and works for Domino's Pizza, LLC in the People Pipeline program—the company’s leadership development program.  In 2004, she earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Western Michigan University, where she majored in food marketing.  In her spare time, she enjoys reading, watching movies and traveling.

"Showdown on Capitol Hill" - by David Martinez
David Martinez, a native of Galesburg, IL, is currently majoring in journalism at Carl Sandburg College.

"Flush Your Rights" - by Natalie Mooallem
Originally from Canada, Natalie moved to New York City to work in film and earn her master's degree from Columbia University.

"Ellis Island 2005: A Warning to Would Be Immigrants Posted at the Statue of Liberty" - by Colin McCandless
Colin McCandless is a student at the University of Florida's College of Journalism and Communications where he is pursuing a master's degree in mass communication. He enjoys writing poetry, watching and playing sports and exploring Florida’s wildlife refuges and National Parks.

"Censor Bar" - by Jaci Slotnik
Jaci Slotnik is a senior at Dana Hills High School in Dana Point, CA. An aspiring comic book illustrator and writer, Jaci was one of 20 students accepted to attend The Center For Cartoon Studies in White River Junction, VT. "I love comics, art, literature, film and all other forms of free expression."

"The Honorable Judge Sparky" - by Molly Wilhelm
Molly Wilhelm is a senior at University High School in Orlando, FL who plans on attending the University of Central Florida next year and hopes for a career that combines her passion for filmmaking with her love of animals. She has two dogs, a 9-year-old Beagle named Sparky and Abner, a 3-year-old Dachshund, both of whom starred in her PSA. (Thanks, guys.)