Lucky Me! Hapag-Usapan Short Films Competition – Mechanics and Prizes
Join the Lucky Me Hapag-Usapan Short Films Competition. Create a 3-minute film that focuses on the importance of reconnecting with the family during mealtimes for a chance to win P100,000. Deadline for submission of entries will be on August 30, 2013.
WHO ARE QUALIFIED TO JOIN
There will be 2 categories:
- Students – High School or College/University Students (must be officially enrolled in a school/university in the Philippines).
- Independent film-making enthusiasts – professional or non-professional residing in the Philippines not connected with any production company.
DETAILED MECHANICS
- The contestant’s short film must run a maximum time of three (3) minutes including credit titles.
- Creativity is encouraged thus execution of the material may be in any form – documentary, a music video, silent film, animation and the like.
- Dialogue can be in Filipino, English, or any dialect. English subtitles will have to be provided for entries not in Filipino or English.
- All materials used in the film must be original. No stock photo/footage will be allowed. Otherwise they must be duly cited and referenced, and the contestants must secure permission for their use. All music used must be original or copyright-approved
SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES
- Submission of entries starts from July 22 until August 30, 2013 only at the Monde Nissin Sales Office at 9 Sheridan St. Mandaluyong City.
- Contestants are required to submit the following:
- Duly accomplished application form with the list of the main and supporting roles, production, technical and creative teams. (downloadable form is available at www.facebook.com/luckyme.ph)
- For students, provide a copy of the members’ Certificate of Enrollment for SY 2013-2014
- Three (3) DVD copies with a maximum resolution of 1280/70. Video encoding format of MPEG-4 / H264. Video format – MP4.
- DVD Cover must contain the following information:
- Entry Title,
- Director’s name.
- Hi-resolution poster design in JPEG/PNG.
- All submitted entries must be in digital video format. Analog formats will not be accepted.
- Enclose all requirements in a brown envelope, properly labeled with the following details:
- Contest Title
- Entry Title
- Director’s Name
- Category
- All entries sent via snail mail must be prepaid.
SELECTION OF WINNERS:
SEMI-FINALISTS:
Panel of judges will screen and choose five (5) finalists per category on September 2, 2013. Judging will be based on the criteria below:
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF FINALISTS:
- Relevance to Theme 50%
- Creativity and Originality 30%
- Production Quality 20%
GRAND FINALS :
A different set of panel of judges will screen and choose the Grand Prize Winner per category on September 10, 2013 using the same set of criteria
CRITERIA FOR AWARDING OF PRIZES:
- Relevance to Theme 50%
- Creativity and Originality 30%
- Production Quality 20%
PRIZES
The Grand Prize winner per category of the Hapag-Usapan Short Film Competition will receive a prize of P100,000.00 each.
STUDENT CATEGORY
- First Place – P100,000
- 2nd Place – P50,000
- 3rd Place – P25,000
- Finalist – P10,000
- Digital Special Award – P10,000
FILM-MAKER CATEGORY
- First Place – P100,000
- 2nd Place – P50,000
- 3rd Place – P25,000
- Finalist – P10,000
- Digital Special Award – P10,000
DIGITAL SPECIAL AWARD:
The video of the 10 finalists will be shown in www.facebook.com/luckyme.ph from September 3 to 8, 11:59pm. The video with the most number of likes per category will win the Digital Special Award of P10,000.00 cash.
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