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FILM and TV VIDEOS

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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

 

Your submission(s) should show how you think like an artist, not just technical excellence. 

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  • Strong videos show a strong understanding of storytelling. 

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  • Videos should NOT include excessive violence or inappropriate language. 

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  • IMPORTANT: Videos should NOT include music or other clips for which you have not received copyright permission to use. 

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  • If you are selected as a semifinalist, you will be asked to share additional work with the judges.

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  • NOTE: You will not be disqualified if your video is longer than the max length listed below, so don't worry about being EXACT in hitting the max time limit. HOWEVER, because the judges will be viewing dozens of videos, it is likely they will stop watching when they hit your time limit.

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We are not looking for perfection but we are looking for artistry. If you are nominated, we assume you are talented.  Use this opportunity to show us what you are trying to explore/create/convey as an artist.​ ​ 

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For CINEMATOGRAPHY Nominees

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  • Your submission should be no longer than a total of ten (10) minutes.

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  • Your reel should show a minimum of two (2) contrasting pieces.

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  • Each piece on your reel should be a minimum of one (1) minute in length so that we can get a sense of your cinematic style.

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  • Please include text labels to help explain your contribution to each piece.

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For FILM DIRECTING Nominees

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  • Your submission should be no longer than a total of ten (10) minutes.

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  • Submissions may one (1) single narrative piece, or two (2) contrasting pieces.

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For VISUAL EFFECTS and EDITING Nominees

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  • Your submission should be no longer than a total of five (5) minutes.

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  • You may showcase just visual effects, just editing, or both.

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  • Your submission should showcase a reel of your work.  We suggest showing at minimum three (3) pieces of your work. If you don't have 3 pieces to share, show use what you have.​

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  • Please include text labels to help explain your contribution to each piece.

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For PROMO and COMMERCIAL MAKING Nominees

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  • Your submission reel should be no longer than a total of five (5) minutes.

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  • Your reel should show a minimum of two (2) contrasting pieces. These pieces are typically 60 seconds or less and are designed to promote an event or idea, or sell a product or service.

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  • While we understand that creating these pieces is a group effort, you should be the team leader/primary creative voice for each project you share.

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  • Please include text labels to help explain your contribution to each piece.​

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For TV/BROADCAST JOURNALISM Nominees

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  • Your submission should be no longer than a total of ten (10) minutes.

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  • Your reel should show a minimum of two (2) contrasting pieces.

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  • While we understand that creating these pieces is a group effort, you should be the team leader/primary creative voice for each project you share. 

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  • Please include text labels to help explain your contribution to each piece.

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  • This work is stylistically tied to a narrative voice where the journalist is a part of the story and the primary creative force behind the produced work.

VIDEO FORMAT

 

When we click on the link to your video, it should open directly without needing a password nor a special video player. 

 

NOTE ABOUT PRIVACY: You can set the link so that it cannot be found via a search in case you need to protect your work for film festival submissions, however, anyone with the link should be able to open and view your work.

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We suggest uploading videos to 

 

Vimeo - or - YouTube 

- or - Google Drive

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then, provide the link to the uploaded video in the online application.

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Your video link should open with a single click.  Do not assume that viewers will have a specialized video player if one is needed for your video.

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Remember, you want the video to be EASY to view.  If the judges have trouble seeing your work, they will not take the time to figure it out and will move on without evaluating you.

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ADDITIONAL VIDEOS/PORTFOLIO

 

The online application has space for two (2) additional links for videos to showcase your talents BEYOND your primary specialty.

 

You should NOT use these links to submit additional videos of your primary specialty. 

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