Student Filmmakers - The PROJECT: FAIR 2006 anti-piracy short film competition rules

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Rules & Guidelines

Download Project Fair Master Forms, read the Official Rules and Filmmaker Guidelines and gather all signed release forms and written permissions

Rules

Filmmaker Guidelines

Rules

The purpose of the competition is to educate the public about illegal copying in a manner intended to reduce the incidence of and market for illegal copies.

Competitors will submit audiovisual works intended to be performed publicly, reproduced and distributed as widely as possible. Quality non-winning entries may be made available to interested parties who may want to use entry as their PSA.

Copyright: Entries must be dedicated to the public domain. Upon submission, you agree that your entry is dedicated to the public domain. You authorize VSDA to formalize your dedication of the work to the public domain through the services of the Creative Commons.
(See http://creativecommons.org/license/publicdomain-2?lang=en.)

Awards: Winning entries will entitle the author to prizes and recognition (details under development).

Eligibility: To participate, you must be over the age of 13. You will need parental consent if you are under the age of 18 (or under the age of 19 in Alabama or Nebraska).

Clearances: Even though you will dedicate your work to the public domain, it is essential that all related clearances and permissions be obtained prior to submission. Forms and a checklist are provided for inclusion with your submission, and you will warrant that you have obtained all applicable clearances.

In particular, filmmakers must provide signed release forms for all on-camera talent and voiceovers. You must have a release for any and all persons whose recognizable likeness appears in your film, and for all other copyrighted works used in your film (including still images, 3D objects, music or musical compositions). Each form must contain accurate contact information and an attached photo. Releases for minors (anyone under the age of 18, or under the age of 19 in Alabama or Nebraska) must be signed by the person’s parent or guardian.

Formats:

For preview:

Your entry must be in NTSC Mini DV or Quick Time movie file on CD. (We will not accept Beta, DigiBeta, VHS, DVD or any other format.)
You may submit a web streaming movie file (480 by 360) for preview online via a download link or FTP.

Label entry with film title, filmmaker's name and filmmaker's e-mail
A clean copy of the original music (in either .aif or .wav format)
*Photo of each author (for promotion)
*a copy of Online Submission Confirmation

Deadline: Submissions must be received at the following address by June 1, 2006, 5:00 PM EST.
Studentfilmmakers.com
Project: FAIR
205 E95th Street, Suite 28B
New York, NY 10128

The finalsits need to provide original movie files for judging.

Filmmaker Guidelines

These are intended to help your entry receive the most favorable review. But we do not want to keep you from “thinking outside the box,” so although failure to meet any particular guideline may weigh against selection, it will not automatically disqualify you.

Content guidelines (to appeal to the judges):

Films must be centered on a message of respect for copyrights (that is, against copyright infringement).

Core messages are that purchasing illegal copies contributes to copyright infringement, and that making illegal copies (including camcording in theaters or downloading from the Internet) is a crime, just like stealing.
See www.respectcopyrights.org for more information.

Films must be suitable for all audiences (appropriate for all ages).

Make your message persuasive and credible, taking care not to offend the millions of viewers who do respect copyrights.

There are no restrictions on the art form of your film. Live action, animation, claymation, still photography or any combination are welcome. Be as creative as you want to be!

Technical guidelines (in addition to the mandatory Rules):

Final productions should be at least 30 seconds and no more than 40 seconds in length, with music extending 10 seconds past the end of the film. Films will have 5-10 second tags added to brand them to the contest. While your film itself may be 25 seconds, please make sure you give us at least a 30-second music sample on you film entry in order to cover the end treatments.

Be sure to include 30-60 seconds of black leader prior to the start of your film and after the end of your film.

Please send us the clean copy of the original audio source as well as indicating the location within the song from which you collected the samples.

Procedural Guidelines (to make life easier):

To avoid delays and legal barriers, gather all signed release forms and written permissions before you begin shooting.

Any trademarked property or use of real property in your film must be released.

Any photos, footage, music or other copyrighted work used in your film must also be released. If you create you own music, you should still provide your own release.

No logos, signs or any other trademarks (other than those belonging to VSDA or Had To Be Made) should appear in your film. This includes trademarks appearing on clothing, props or other objects. If a mark or log must appear, it must be released.

You should obtain consent from the appropriate authorities before filming a public event.

Respect privacy: Avoid filming license plates, phone numbers or other personal information.

Project FAIR Entries

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