The challenge? 
To create a film or video that conveys the importance
of preserving the world’s moving image heritage.

The Association of Moving Image Archivists’ first short film/video competition will highlight the importance of preserving our moving image heritage.  Increasingly, our cultures are reflected through moving images – as news, entertainment, and historical artifact.  This year, AMIA celebrates its 20th anniversary as an association of people dedicated to preserving those moving images.  This competition will provide an opportunity to emphasize the importance of saving our moving images as important educational, historical, and cultural resources.

The winning entries will best convey the importance of saving the world’s moving image heritage.  It’s about originality, imagination and the ability to engage the audience in 180 seconds or less.

Timing
Submissions will be accepted beginning June 15, 2010 and ending September 15, 2010.

Prizes
One Grand Prize
In addition to receiving $2,500(USD) prize, the winning submission will be announced on October 27 as part of the World Day of Audiovisual Heritage celebration, and will be screened at the AMIA 2010 Archival Screening Night, November 5, 2010 in Philadelphia, PA.  It will also be featured on the AMIA website. 

Runner-up & Finalists
The runner-up will receive $1,000(USD).  The runner up and finalists’ productions will be included on the AMIA website.

Eligibility and Submission Guidelines
The winning entries will best convey the importance of saving the world’s moving image heritage.  As AMIA celebrates its 20th anniversary, the winning entries will embody our mission by emphasizing the importance of saving our moving images as important educational, historical, and cultural resources.

• The competition is open to everyone.
• Submissions must be between 2-3 minutes, including front and back credits.
• English language or with English subtitles.
• Submissions may include any combination of original and archival material.
• You may submit more than one production
  

Each Entry Must Include

• Entry form – filled out clearly and completely, with an original signature. Entry forms can be printed out (or photocopied) from the competition website at www.amiaconference.com or you may request that one be mailed to you.
• Short film or video entry must be sent to the address below on DVD  – regardless of original shooting format. Total running time must be between 2-3 minutes, including front and back credits.
• All DVD entries must be formatted for Region Code 1 (North America), or Region Code 0 (Region Free).
• Acceptable Specifications for Original Formats. If chosen, each entrant(s) must submit a non-authored DVD with his or her submission in QuickTime format with the following minimum specifications: HD, NTSC, Pixel dimensions: 720 x 486, Frame rate: 29.97 fps, File format: QuickTime (QT) movie, Video codecs: 10-bit or 8-bit Uncompressed 4:2:2, such as: Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) - Photo-JPEG - 95% spatial quality or higher, Audio codec (if applicable): Linear PCM, Stereo (L and R) 24-bit or 16-bit sampling rate
• Finalists unable to provide their submission in an acceptable format will be disqualified.

Rules

• Short films or videos that are submitted must be original work and shall not infringe on any copyrights or any other rights of any third parties. Contestants agree that they have obtained all required permissions regarding music, sound and/or images included in the production . By entering the competition, the entrant agrees that the AMIA will not be held liable for any copyright infringements perpetrated by you or your short film. AMIA reserves the right to not screen any film(s) for any reason it deems valid.  By signing the Entry Form, contestants are confirming that their short film is original and he/she holds all rights necessary. Failure to sign the Entry Form or provision of false information may result in disqualification and the selection of an alternate winner. Entry Forms for contestants under 18 years of age at time of award must be countersigned by parent or legal guardian. Entry Forms are subject to verification by AMIA and its agents.
  
  
• Entrants will retain all ownership rights to their films submitted. AMIA will have the nonexclusive right to use the winning entry for all purposes in all noncommercial media. The winning entry will not be cut or altered by AMIA, except by the addition of an AMIA header/and or tail.

• Entry materials submitted will not be returned to the entrant. AMIA is not responsible for late, lost, damaged, misdirected, postage due, stolen, or misappropriated entries.

• Incomplete entries will not be considered.

• A panel of industry professionals will select the finalists. The winner and runner-up will be selected by vote of AMIA members from finalist entries posted on the AMIA Website.

• Winners will be announced October 27, 2010 in connection with World Day for Audiovisual Heritage celebration. Finalists and winners will be notified by mail and/or email and will also be listed on the competition website at www.AMIA2010.com.

• AMIA will use its best efforts to announce the winners at the designated time, but will not be held liable for any unforeseen delays.

• All prizes will be awarded to the first name as it appears on the entry form, and division of prizes among co-directors is the responsibility of the winners. However, multiple directors will be listed on our website and in all press releases.

• AMIA will use its best efforts to send prizes out in a timely fashion. All federal, state, and local taxes, and customs fees, when applicable, are the sole responsibility of the winner. AMIA will not pay any winners’ taxes.

• By entering AMIA, contestants and/or their parents or legal guardian (if such entrant is a minor) agree to accept and be bound by the decisions of the competition and its judges which are final and binding in all matters.

• Entrant agrees to be bound by all terms of these official competition rules and regulations as established herein.

• Employees, their families, subsidiaries, and affiliates are not eligible. If entrant is under 18 years old, the signature of a parent or guardian is required. AMIA reserves the right to extend the competition deadline for any unforeseen reasons if needed.

• Entry constitutes permission to use winner’s name, likeness, and voice for future advertising and publicity purposes without additional compensation. Void where prohibited

How to Enter
Download the form here.

Submit the form and your DVD to
                AMIA Short Film/Video Competition
                1313 North Vine Street
                Los Angeles, CA  90028
                323.463.1500

Download the form here