Showcase Gallery

"Burring After Party"

Submitted by Jennifer

This art piece is a creative approach at unveiling the very nature of big tobacco strategies. Tobacco and vaping products are all dressed up for a party with the promise of candy/fruity flavors, yet inside lurks harmful chemicals and lifelong addiction.

"The Change"

Submitted by Fiona

An inspiring art piece that reveals the impacts that commercial tobacco addiction is having on mental health. The details of the internal mind talk of someone who grows increasingly addicted to vapes really stand out and is reflected well in the before and after in the eyes of the portrait.

"They Target Your Kids"

Submitted by Lillian

An eye opening art piece that emphasizes how commercial tobacco companies are targeting youth.

"CUUL"

Submitted by S.T.O.R.M Youth Coalition

A satirical approach of making a vaping commercial that spoofs the real effects of these harmful products. The ensemble did a great collaboration including a real local police officer.

"Choose the Right Direction "

Submitted by Aleea & Faith

Exposing the impact of peer pressure in this well thought out, scripted, staged video and how vaping can get in the way of bigger dreams.

"Nicotine Salad"

Submitted by Armondo

Through humor and creativity this video highlights the disconnect between the image that is portrayed with vaping and flavor marketing and the reality of it. Which is filled with dangerous chemicals that will cause harm to the human body.

"Reasons Why"

Submitted by Helena

Big tobacco is not only affecting humans directly but indirectly by destroying the beauty of our environment.

"Youth"

Submitted by Emma

Big Tobacco advertising targets youth through trendy imagery and celebrities. This video really emphasizes the colorful packaging intended to attract younger audiences.

"Vaping and Flavors"

Submitted by Lourdes

Addressing the facts, including the physical impacts that vaping has on the brain and heart. Offers information for the smoker's helpline and potential dangers with the Covid pandemic.

"Anti-Smoking"

Submitted by Kai

Facts about how tobacco use affects health, youth and the environment.

"Reasons to Not Start Smoking Tobacco "

Submitted by Malakai

Encourages peers to stay way from commercial tobacco.

"Smoking is Bad for Your Teeth "

Submitted by Andrew

Brings awareness to the health effects of tobacco use.

Resources for tobacco related topics

Normalization

Mental Health/Wellness

Marketing & Targeting

Tobacco Fact Sheet

Normalization

Links

1. Normalization

2. Tobacco in Pop Culture

3. Tobacco retail

4. Tobacco-Free Pharmacy (1)

5. Tobacco-Free Pharmacy (2)

Marketing & Targeting

Mental Health/Wellness

Marketing & Targeting

1. Target Marketing

2. LGBTQ

3. Rural

4. Targeted Communities

5. Health Disparities

Vaping/Flavors

Mental Health/Wellness

1. Flavors

2. Vaping & E-Cigarettes

3. Fighting Flavored Tobacco (1)

4. Fighting Flavored Tobacco (2)

5. E-Cigarettes

Mental Health/Wellness

1. Mental Health

2. Nicotine Use & Stress

Environment

Addiction/Health Outcomes

1. Environmental Impact

Addiction/Health Outcomes

1. The DeNoble Files

2. Youth & Addiction

3. Health Effects

Social Effects of Vaping

Addiction/Health Outcomes

Social Effects of Vaping

Coming Soon

Tradition vs. Commercial

Addiction/Health Outcomes

Social Effects of Vaping

1. Keep It Sacred Article

4 Ways to Earn Prizes

Can't Make it in Person?

$10 - Complete Training (First 200)

bit.ly/B2BTraining2023

$20 - Submit an Entry

Entries due by April 12,2023

$20 - Attend the Festival

May 12, 2023 11am - 3pm

Friendship Hall Benbow KOA Holiday

7000 Benbow Dr. Garberville, CA

$5000 in CASH prizes

will be awarded to entry winners!

Winners to be announced at the

2023 Born to Breathe Festival

Can't Make it in Person?

May 12th

12-2pm

Join us on Zoom

for the Awards Ceremony!

Dont Forget!

Can't Make it in Person?

Dont Forget!

1. Entry Packet:

Download, fill out, and email to:

norcal4health@gmail.org

2. Be Creative:

Many forms of art and media are accepted. Email your submission to norcal4health@gmail.org

3. Ask for Help:

Del Norte - Amber Wier

Humboldt - Amber Wier

Lake - JoAnn Saccato

Mendocino - JoAnn Saccato

Dont Forget!

2022 Participant Gallery

Dont Forget!

1. Entry Packet:

Download, fill out, and email to:

norcal4health@gmail.org

2. Be Creative:

Many forms of art and media are accepted. Email your submission to norcal4health@gmail.org

3. Ask for Help:

Del Norte - Amber Wier

Humboldt - Amber Wier

Lake - JoAnn Saccato

Mendocino - JoAnn Saccato

2022 Participant Gallery

Please enjoy the wonderful

and creative pieces from

the youth participants of

the 2022 Born to Breathe

Media Festival.

Enter Here

Important Reminders

All participants must be between the ages of 13-24

All entries must address one of the following tobacco related topics:

Normalization
Marketing and Targeting Special Populations
Vaping
Mental Health and Wellness
Environment
Addiction and Health Outcomes
Other Nicotine Products (chew, packets, etc.)
Traditional vs. Commercial Tobacco Use

Resources

Submission Categories:

Spoken/Written Word - Poetry, Informative Article, Personal Story, Blog, etc.
Video - Long Video (over 2 minutes), Video Vignette (under 2 minutes), Tik Tok, etc.
Audio - Radio PSA (30 or 60 sec.), Podcast, Song, etc.
Artwork - 3D Sculpture, 2D handcrafted, Computer Genereated, etc.

Inspiration

How to submit your entry:

Choose your tobacco related topic.
Choose a submission category.
Download, print and fill out entry packet - one for each participant.
Submit picture or media file and entry packet by April 12,2023.
Submit by email (norcal4health@gmail.com) or mail (P.O. Box 45 Fort Dick, CA 95538)