Webvideopreis Schweiz: Nomination phase started
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-yjj3FtTkcRingier, SRF and Swisscom launch a web video prizeAdmeira partners Ringier, SRF and Swisscom are jointly launching the Swiss Web Video Prize. From now until September 30, talented Swiss video makers can submit their projects on the new website webvideopreis.ch. The "Oscar of Generation YouTube" will be awarded in eight categories to videos that have caused a sensation on the web: Best Video of the Year, Person of the Year, 360-degree Video, Lifestyle, Comedy, Music, Sports and Gaming.A ten-member Swiss Academy will then evaluate the videos and announce the three nominees per category on October 25. The three nominees in each category will be announced on October 25: Screenwriter and director Patrick "Karpi" Karpiczenko, the Youtubers "Typhoon Cinema", "Beautyproofi" Nathalie Céline, "HipsterGnogg", "Fashionpupa" Nicole Mureddu, Fabian Dörig, Iris Reeves, "Ask Switzerland", "Die Lifehackerin" Nadia Holdener, August Schram and Andreas Pepouni Fraefel from "Swiss Beatbox" regularly publish videos on YouTube or other portals on the web.In the subsequent voting phase, the nominees are dependent on the support of users before the first Swiss Web Video Award is presented at StageOne in Zurich Oerlikon on December 10. Radio SRF 3 presenter Rosanna Grüter and newcomer Stefan "Büssi" Büsser will accompany the awards party. The award ceremony will be broadcast live on the online channels of Swiss Television, Ringier and Swisscom, as well as on YouTube and Facebook.Pascal Schaub, Head of Umbrella Brand at presenting partner and voting sponsor Migros: "Migros is known for entertaining and popular films that people enjoy watching and sharing. That's why Migros supports the Swiss Web Video Award and the public voting. We are already looking forward to all the views and clicks."
