Four winners have been chosen in Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority’s “Reel Experience Video Challenge.”
Saco’s Brandon Aull won the northbound travel prize for his video, “Reel Experience at Freeport.”
For southbound, “The Amtrak Rap” by Matthew Peaco of Old Orchard Beach, took top honor.
“Business Boys on the Train,” submitted by Timothy Hofmann of Portland, received first prize in the Student category, and People’s Choice went to “Katie’s Reel Amtrak Downeaster Experience,” submitted by Bradley Dubois, also of Portland.
“Selecting the winners was a very difficult decision, having received so many creative and exciting submissions from our riders.” said Natalie Allen, NNEPRA’s marketing director. “They were all great and we enjoyed each and every one.”
The winning videos can be watched at www.Amtrak- Downeaster.com/reel-experience. Winners received cash, travel tickets and video cameras.
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