Jason Lee and Tom Green Promise Somebody $29,879 For College

Posted Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at 3:43 PM Central

by Tim Briscoe

Have you ever made a promise to someone that put you into a heap of trouble? That little conflict could now net you some serious cash.

One lucky individual will win a prize of $29,879 to help pay for his or her college tuition through a unique promotion sponsored by Revolution Studios and Columbia Pictures as part of their upcoming launch of the back to school Fall comedy Stealing Harvard, starring Jason Lee and Tom Green.

Tying into the film's plot line, students can enter the "Stealing Harvard Cash for College Contest" to win the odd sum of $29,879, the exact amount Jason Lee promises his niece in the movie, if she gets accepted to a good college.

To win, individuals need to send in a videotape on which they creatively describe the details of a promise they have made but could not keep. An independent judging organization will review the entries, select, and award a grand prize winner $29,879 to use towards tuition. Videos will be judged on humor, enthusiasm, plausibility, and consequence. The entry must be 1 minute or less in length. Contestants must be between the ages of 16-25, and all video submissions may be used for promotional purposes.

Entries will be accepted between July 26, 2002 and August 22, 2002. For more information on the contest, visit www.StealingHarvard.com.