COUNTER TALK is a production of the AP’N3 Film Challenge and is sponsored by the Asbury Park Arts Council and the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce
In celebration of the 5th Anniversary of the popular AP’N3 Film Challenge, the Asbury Park Arts Council and the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce invite you to participate in Counter Talk—a social media challenge spotlighting Asbury Park businesses.
To enter the Counter Talk social media challenge, make a short video that creatively showcases your business and include the contest requirements, just like filmmakers who take the annual AP’N3 Film Challenge. Similar to a great conversation starter, Counter Talk is your stage to share your story, your vibe, and why people check out your business. Join this fun, friendly competition open to the entire Asbury Park business community!
REQUIREMENT #1
Prompts
Include these three prompts any way you wish.
- Location: Your physical place of business or service
- Line of Dialogue: “That’s what’s great about_________” (insert your business/service name)
- Icon: Your business logo
REQUIREMENT #2
STRUCTURE
- Video Length: 30 seconds minimum, 90 seconds maximum
- Format: Use your business Instagram Reels
- Hashtag: #apn3countertalk
- Submission: Tag @filmasburypark and encourage followers to like/share. You can submit as many different posts as you like.
- Who can participate: any business, non-profit, restaurant, retail or service in Asbury Park
WINNER SELECTION
CRITERIA
Highest number of likes per unique post . . . Must include all requirements
PRIZES
- Free One Year Membership in the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce,
- Promotion on Asbury Park Chamber and Film Asbury Park social media channels and websites,
Free ¼ page color ad in The Coaster, - Two tickets to the AP’N3 Film Challenge Premiere Screening.
WHEN
Upload: March 1 – March 31, 2026
Winners Announced: April Chamber of Commerce Business Card Exchange