ANIME MUSIC VIDEO CONTEST

AMV Information

Categories:
Entries will be judged in the categories of Best Trailer (pending enough entries), Drama, Action, and Comedy. One award will be given for each category as well as Best in Show.

Judging:
The contest will be pre-judged and pre-screened, we will only show as many videos as can be fit into the time period allotted to us. Our most honorable panel of judges will be giving out up to five awards based on category.

Awards:
The winners will be announced and awards given out and the winning entries re-played at a special panel on Sunday of the convention.

Exhibition:
If you would prefer to enter your video for exhibition purposes only, please indicate so on your entry form. Please take note that exhibition videos may be cut due to time restraints. Anime Detour staff members must enter under this category.

AMV Policies

1. All entries must be received IN ADVANCE by (Deadline TBA. Absolutely no entries will be accepted after this date.

2. Each contestant is limited to one entry.

• If you are a part of a studio with multiple members, we will accept entries from each individual studio member. Each studio member is allowed one video entry.
• Each entry per member will require a separate entry form.
• If there are too many entries for the allotted time, one (or more) of your entries may be removed from the contest to allow for the top videos to compete in the final round.

3. The contest will only accept digital submissions (no VHS). These submissions must meet the following digital criteria:

• Entries must be stand alone data files on either CD(s) or DVD(s). We will not accept authored (playable) DVDs.
• Files may be AVI, MPEG, or WMV. Other formats, such as Realmedia or Quicktime, will be rejected. Our preferred format is MPEG2.
• Video files should be set to maximum quality.
• Be sure the output codec is a widely used or standard codec (non-proprietary codec). The preferred AVI output codec is DV or HuffYUV. If we cannot read your video file, your video will be disqualified.
• Video files may be spanned across multiple discs if needed using either ZIP or RAR.

4. Video bumpers (intro/outtro/credits) are acceptable but they should be as short as possible. Videos with bumpers that exceed 10 seconds total will be disqualified.

5. All videos must be less than 5 minutes in length total including bumpers.

6. Videos should not contain any sexual nudity (hentai), excessive violence, or particularly offensive materials. This includes profanity or other offensive audio (song lyrics and other audio used). This exact determination is up to the Anime Detour AMV Contest director. If you believe your video may violate or come close to violating this rule, please contact the contest director for more details using the contact information given below.

7. We will only accept work by the original author. Your real name, address, and signature are required when filling out the entry form.

8. Entries submitted to other contests may be accepted. However, a video will not be eligible if it has won at a previous contest/convention.

9. We encourage videos that have been created within the last year. Older videos, however may also be accepted.

10. Entries will not be returned. Please make sure that you send us a copy of your work and not the original.

11. Print out the entry form and make sure to include it with your submission package. Please label your CD and/or DVD on the outside of the disc with your name.

12. Any entry not following these rules is subject to disqualification.

AMV Submission Instructions

AMV Submission Period: OPENS FALL [Form]

Inquiries or Questions? E-mail: AMV Coordinator