Do you want to go to LRRCON in Seattle? Do you live far enough away that it isn’t really feasible? Well, thanks to a very generous sponsor, we are excited to announce:

THE LRRCON “Make a Video and Touch Hands to Our Hands Contest”!!!

But what does that mean? Well, exactly what the awkwardly descriptive title of this contest says! Make your own X ways to Y video and you could win a free trip for two to LRRCON including your flights, passes and hotel room!*

What you have to do:

1. Make your own 30 second long X ways 2 Y video before the May 5th deadline!
2. Upload it to YouTube!
3. Share your video via Twitter and Facebook, using the #LRRCON hashtag! For good measure email a link to your video to [email protected] with the subject line “LRRCON Video Contest”
4. ????
5. Profit! (AKA, win a trip to LRRCON for you and a friend!)

So, get those creative juices flowing and get your entry in before Monday, May 5th 2014! 

Some Questions You Probably Have Right Now:

Q: I don’t have the X ways to Y music, how can I get it?
A: You can download it right here! You’re welcome!

Q: How long does my video need to be?
A: It needs to be about 30 seconds long. It doesn’t need to be exactly 30 seconds long, but entries should be somewhere around that range.

Q: I don’t have a camera or any sound equipment! Can I still enter?
A: Of course. You can film your entry on a cell phone, a DSLR, or anything else that shoots video. You could also animate your entry, make it using stop motion and action figures/puppets/cats… whatever you like! Just use the X Ways to Y music and you’re good to go!

Q: Who is judging this?
A: The LRR Crew will select the winners!

Q: What happens to my video… like, legally?
A: Well, it’s your video that you made, so you own the rights. That said, we will probably want to show some of your videos at LRRCON (and maybe other places too), so please be aware that by entering this contest you agree to give us non-exclusive screening rights for your creation. If we decide want to use your video for any other purpose, we will talk to you about it before we do so.

Q: When is the deadline for entries?
A: Midnight, Monday, May 5th, 2014!

Q: I can’t go to LRRCON. Can I still enter?
A: Yes… but if you win, maybe you’d want to see if you could make the time?

Q: What do I win?
A: You win a return trip for two from a location in North America to Seattle, Washington, 2 nights stay at the Hilton Doubletree Inn, and two passes to LRRCON. You also, as the name of the contest states, win the opportunity to touch your hands to our hands. Which is priceless.

* Prize limited to entries from North America only, sorry!