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ScreenPeace 2009 Student Film/Video Contest
CONTEST GUIDELINES
Who is eligible?
Anyone enrolled in any Greater Miami Valley school between September 2008 and August 2009 may enter. Home-schooled students are also eligible. The final project may be a collaboration of several students or created by a single individual. An entrant’s grade level is that which he/she has completed during the 2008-09 school year. Home-schooled students are entered into age-equivalent grade category.
What film format is accepted?
All entries must be submitted in standard DVD format; no other format will be accepted. The DVD should be of superior audio and video quality. Subject matter should be suitable for a general family audience. Only one (01) entry per DVD. Each entry must be on a single DVD with a separate entry form, entry fee, and envelope. DVDs will not be returned and become the property of the Dayton International Peace Museum.
How long can a film be?
Entries MUST adhere to the following MAXIMUM time limits (including titles and credits):
- College student productions not longer than 20 minutes
- High School student productions not longer than 15 minutes
- Elementary and Middle School student productions not longer than 10 minutes
When is the DEADLINE?
- All entries must be original productions completed between September 01, 2008 and August 29, 2009.
- All entries must be received at the Peace Museum by 5:00pm, August 29, 2009.
How should DVD be submitted?
- Each DVD must be clearly labeled and include securely attached: a) signed Entry Form, b) Talent/Model Releases for all individuals appearing in the film, and c) Legal Release for Dayton International Peace Museum ownership and use (note: all these forms are available on-line at ScreenPeace.org).
- Entry forms from students under 18 years of age MUST also have the signature of a parent or legal guardian.
- Each DVD must include a $5.00 entry fee (check or money order) to ScreenPeace, Dayton International Peace Museum.
Failure to submit all required forms disqualifies the film
and the entrant becomes ineligible for all awards. |
Where should it be submitted?
One entry per envelope should be mailed or delivered to:
Dayton International Peace Museum
208 W. Monument Ave.
Dayton, OH 45402 |
ScreenPeace and the Dayton International Peace Museum are NOT responsible
for DVDs damaged or lost in transit to the Peace Museum. |
What happens when a film/video wins?
- Winning filmmakers will be contacted no later than Wednesday, September 30, 2009.
- Winning entries grant the Dayton International Peace Museum unlimited and free use of the film. This agreement includes public screenings, compilation DVDs, streaming on-line and other marketing options.
- Three awards - Gold, Silver, and Bronze - will be awarded for each of the following age categories:
College Level (or other post high school institution)
High School Level (grades 9-12)
Elementary Level (grades K-8)
- Each winning filmmaker will receive an individual award along with a plaque presented to each winner’s school (or other sponsoring organization). At discretion of the ScreenPeace Contest Committee, an additional Jury Prize may also be awarded. Winning entries will be publicly screened at Little Art Theatre and Neon Movies as the final event in this year’s ScreenPeace film festival on November 8, 2009.
All submitted films/videos become the property of the Dayton International Peace Museum. |
Questions?
E-mail info@ScreenPeace.org to ask your question. An answer will be posted within 24 hours to the Frequently Asked Questions page.
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