FAQs

Q: Is there a fee to enter?
A: There is NO ENTRY FEE. The contest is free to enter. You can submit more than one entry. Multiple submissions are welcome.

Q: Who can enter the contest?
A: The Edgewise Media Film and Video Shorts 2008 Awards is a competition open to ALL filmmakers, videomakers, and animators in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and foreign countries.

Note: All are free to enter. There is no entry fee. However, please note that all winners are responsible for any tax for prizes that may apply. Also, any winners residing outside of the US are responsible for shipping fees, customs fees, and tax that may apply for prizes and awards being mailed outside of the US. Shipping, customs, and tax fees must be pre-paid before StudentFilmmakers.com can send out the items. StudentFilmmakers will not store any items longer than 30 days. Click here for more about rules and guidelines.

Q: I am not a student. Can I still enter?
A: Yes, you can still enter. The contest is open to all filmmakers, all videomakers, and all animators.

Q: Will my film be showcased online?
A: Only accepted entries meeting the rules and format/size requirements will be shown online.
Make sure to read all the Rules & Guidelines >>

Q: What is the contest deadline?
A: Submission deadline is Febuary 29, 2008, 5:00 PM EST.

Q: When will the finalists be announced?
A: Finalist announcement date TBA.

Q: When will the winners be announced?
A: Winner announcement date TBA.

Q: I do not have an URL or FTP. How can I participate in the contest?
A: You can upload your entry to our servers or mail in your entry. We provide you with browser-based FTP access to do this, or you can save it on  a CD or DVD and mail it to us. Please note, we DO NOT accept authorized DVDs.

Q: How will the winners be chosen?
A: Viewing and judging of all entries will occur in two phases:

1. A panel of judges from StudentFilmmakers.com will select 6 to 10  finalists. This is NOT based on how many people view contestants' entries on  the web.

2. The finalists' works will be then be sent in random order to available judges who are working and well-known filmmakers. StudentFilmmakers.com will add up the scores, and the top three winners will receive 1st Place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place awards and prizes.