Film Society of Lincoln Center & HBO Films
Student Trailer Competition
Official Rules
Here's How It Works
Create an original video trailer on DVD or CD-ROM for
the Film Society of Lincoln Center to run at its film festivals and
the Walter Reade Theater programs. Trailer must be 60 seconds or
fewer in length and include a line credit at the end of the trailer
indicating that the trailer was made possible by HBO Films and
created by the student artist(s). A library of visual and print
assets is available for download and can be
freely used by entrants in the creation of trailers. All
submissions must be original and not infringe on or violate the
rights of any third party (e.g., film and music rights.)
To
submit your entry, print and complete both
an Official Entry Form and a Competition Release Form. Then, after
printing your full name and mailing address directly on the DVD or
CD-ROM media, mail in a padded envelope with sufficient postage
affixed to: Film Society/HBO Films Student Trailer Competition, PO
Box 5076, Blair, NE 68009-5076, to be received by 5/31/07. Limit one
entry submission per person. Be sure to keep a copy of your trailer
for your records. All entries/trailers must be in English. Any
entry, which in the sole opinion of HBO, the Film Society of Lincoln
Center and/or the judging agency, is deemed inappropriate (e.g.,
gratuitous violence, inappropriate acts/language, etc.) will be
disqualified. All works in progress will be disqualified. All
entries become property of Sponsor and will not be returned.
Important Trailer Content
Through creative use of imagery and words in
graphic montage or other means, the trailer should let audiences
know they are seeing a presentation of the Film Society, emphasizing
the key messages that follow. Trailers should be layered, dynamic,
vibrant, original, sophisticated and fun. They should implicitly or
explicitly convey that the Film Society of Lincoln Center:
Offers
a wide range of highly popular and critically acclaimed programs and
events
Annually
brings the best in world cinema and international and American
filmmaking talent to New York audiences
Presents
a slate that is selected by distinguished film programmers
Is
one of the world’s most influential and longstanding cinematheques
In
addition to conveying the above in a fluid and inspiring fashion, the
trailer should identify the following principal program offerings of
the Film Society:
Signature
events: The New York Film Festival and New Directors/New Films
Annual
Series: Rendez-Vous with French Cinema; Latin Beat; Open Roads: New
Italian Cinema; Spanish Cinema Now and Film Comment Selects
Live
Events: Annual Gala Tribute; onstage conversations and HBO directors
dialogues
Assets:
the Walter Reade Theater; the Frieda and Roy Furman Gallery and Film
Comment Magazine
Entries will be preliminarily judged by Grand Central Marketing, to
determine 10 finalist entries. Final judging to determine Grand
Prize winner will be accomplished by a panel of qualified judges
from the Film Society, HBO Films and Sponsor-selected professionals
in the fields of film, visual arts, broadcast, graphic design,
computer graphics and/or advertising. Preliminary and final judging
will be based on the sum of the following criteria: originality and
contemporaneity, informational value, brand equity, persuasiveness,
elegance, economy, dynamism and flair. In the event of a tie, tied
entries will be rejudged in accordance with criteria listed above to
determine final winner. All decisions of judges are final.
Prize and Approximate Retail Value
(1) Grand Prize – A $5,000 check, a
2-day/1-night trip for winner and guest to New York, NY, includes
round trip coach air-transportation from gateway airport nearest
winner’s home, round trip ground transportation between winner’s
home/airport/hotel, hotel accommodations (1 room, double occupancy),
the distinction of having HBO Films professionally remaster the
winning trailer, the distinction of having the remastered trailer
premiere at the annual New York Film Festival in New York City in
September, 2007 and the distinction of having the remastered trailer
shown prior to Film Society screenings for 2 years. (ARV $6,500)
The actual retail value of the trip will depend on winner's point of
departure/return. There is no retail value associated with the
remastering, premiering and screening portions of the prize. Prize
consists only of those items specifically listed as part of the
prize.
General Rules
Open to residents of the 50 United States and the District
of Columbia who, as of 3/15/07, are enrolled in a United States
accredited college, university or art school. Employees of HBO,
Film Society of Lincoln Center, Grand Central Marketing, their
affiliates/subsidiaries/ advertising/promotion agencies/immediate
families/those living in same household of each are not eligible.
Void where prohibited by law. All federal/state/local laws/
regulations apply. Potential winner will be notified by mail.
Potential winner (or parent/legal guardian if potential winner is a
minor in his/her state of residence) must sign and return an
Affidavit of Eligibility/Release of Liability within 7 days of
notification. Noncompliance within this time period may result in
disqualification and an alternate may be selected. Return of any
prize/prize notification as undeliverable will result in
disqualification and an alternate will be selected. All travelers
(or parent/legal guardian if traveler is a minor) must execute a
Release of Liability/Publicity Release Form prior to ticketing and
must possess required travel documents (e.g. valid photo I.D.) prior
to departure. If winner is a minor, winner’s parent or legal
guardian must accompany minor on trip and will be counted as the
guest. If a minor is selected as a traveling companion, winner must
be his/her parent/legal guardian. Travel is subject to availability
and certain blackout dates may apply. Trip must be completed by the
date specified by HBO and The Film Society of Lincoln Center.
Winner may make no substitution/transfer of prize. All
federal/state/local taxes are sole responsibility of winner. Not
responsible for lost, misdirected, mutilated, incomplete, illegible,
corrupted, incorrectly formatted, unreadable media, inaccessible
entries or entries not received in time for judging. The Sponsor is
not responsible for any damage to any participant’s computer
system/software related to or resulting from participation or
uploading/downloading any materials in or relating to this
promotion. By submission of entry, entrant certifies that
submission is own original work, has not been previously published,
has not won previous prize or award, that he/she has followed the
Official Rules and agrees to waive all rights, title, interest in
submitted material and assigns all rights, title, interest to HBO
and The Film Society of Lincoln Center, as stated in the Competition
Release Form. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute prize of
equal or greater value. All entrants consent to use of
name/voice/likeness/entry material in any manner by Sponsor for
advertising/trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by
law. By participating in this promotion, entrants agree to be bound
by Official Rules and decisions of judges. Winner assumes all
liability for any injury/damage caused/claimed to be caused by
participation in this promotion or use/redemption of any prize. This
promotion is sponsored by HBO, 1100 Avenue of the Americas, New
York, NY 10036.
Notification
For
the name of the winner, send a self-addressed, stamped (#10)
envelope to: Film Society/HBO Films Student Trailer Competition
Winners, P.O. Box 5005, Blair, NE 68009-5005, to be received by
6/10/07.
