OBJECTIVE

This contest invites digital content creators, both professional and amateur, to enter their original work. All valid entries will be judged fairly based on the judging criteria. Exceptional entries will be awarded prizes. TBS hopes to build a good relationship with the award winners and support their future creative endeavors in various ways, including production and release.

CATEGORY

Any style of expression or theme for the Work is accepted. The Work entered must be a Digital Content (as defined below) and be within 15 minutes in duration. For the purpose of this Content, "Digital Content" shall represent those works meeting ne of the following conditions:

1. Computer graphic animation (2D/3D)
2. Live-action films shot/edited by digital movie equipment
3. All 3D-rendered films (Includes stop-motion and clay animation)

PRIZES FOR SINGAPORE LOCAL COMPETITION *2

• First Prize (1 work) : 2,000 SGD, invitation to the main Ceremony of DigiCon Award 6 held in Tokyo JAPAN on November 22 2008. *3 *4
• Second Prize (1 work) : 1,000 SGD, and certificate
• Third Prize (1 work) : 500 SGD, and certificate
• Honorable Mention (1 work) : 100 SGD and certificate
• Prize for Effort (10 works) : certificate (no monetary prize)

ELIGIBILITY

• All Singapore citizens or Permanent Residents in Singapore are eligible, regardless of age.
• Both professionals and amateurs are eligible for entry.
• The applicant must own the copyright of the film submitted.
• Music & Sound used in the film must have been created by the applicant, or otherwise be free from copyright.
• More than one entry per applicant is accepted.

JUDGING PROCEDURES

The judging committee, set up by the secretariat, will judge the film fairly. The judging committee, the sponsor, and the secretariat will not respond to individual inquiries regarding judging criteria and the contest results.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Films will be judged based on the following five criteria:

• Creativity
• Expressiveness
• Design and artistic quality
• Quality of the picture
• Effective use of music and sound effects

SUBMISSION DEADLINE & GUIDELINE

All entries must be submitted by August 5, 2008.

1. Applicant shall download the submission application form here.
2. Applicant must complete the designated application form, enclosed it with the required materials listed below and the medium comprising the work (to be securely packed) and submit by mail or in person to the submission address. The following information must be specified on the Work (including the medium that contains the work) and all the documentation and supplementary materials to be submitted:
   • Title of the Work;
   • Applicant's name;
   • Duration of the Work.
3. Submission Format: Entries must be submitted on Mini DV or DVD (NTSC or PAL). The following materials are required to include in submission:
4. Application Form: To be downloaded and completed.
5. Diskette containing a sample image of the Work: CD-ROM or DVD containing a captured still image (minimum size 720 x 480 pixels) of a scene that represents the WOrk. The image shall be in the form of BMP., JPG., PICT., TIFF., or TARGA. The extension must be indicated in the title of the image data.
   
   

   SUBMISSION ADDRESS AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR LOCAL SINGAPORE DIGITAL CREATORS

   MDA *5 Media Development Authority 45 Maxwell Road, #07-11/12, URA Centre East Wing Singapore 069118 E-mail: brandon_ong@mda.gov.sg

   * ALL ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS TO DIGICON 6 AWARD IN SINGAPORE MUST SUBMIT THEIR ENTRIES TO THE MDA.
   * PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SUBMITTED ENTRIES WILL NOT BE RETURNED TO THE APPLICANT. ANY COST INCURRED IN THE APPLICANT'S ENTRY SUBMISSION PROCESS SHALL BE BORNE BY THE APPLICANT.

DISCLAIMER

This contest may be cancelled should unforeseen circumstances forced the organizers to do so. In such an event, he organizers will not be held liable for the creators and any other persons concerned. To ensure fairness, those associated with this contest (secretariat and other staff, as well as sponsors) along with their family members are not allowed to enter.

Each applicant agrees to hold the organizers harmless of any claims whatever, including but not limited to copyright or other intellectual property claims, that may be made against any of the Organizers by reason of any such presentation or other use of the entries of the entrant or any part thereof.

TBS DigiCon6 Head Office
Akasaka Park Plaza 5th floor (c/o F&F) 6-13-18 Minatoku, Akasaka Tokyo 107-0052 JAPAN
Tel: +81-3-3505-7562 / Fax: +81-3-3585-4392 E-mail: info@tbs-digicon.jp
Office Hour: 10:00 ~ 18:00 (Japan Time; Not available on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)

*1 For more details regarding the General Rules for Application for DigiCon 6, please refer www.tbs.co.jp/digicon/asia/general_rule.htm
*2 TBS has the authority to determine the prize winner(s) at its sole discretion, including cases in which prize winner(s) is/are not applicable for either one or more of the aforementioned prizes.
*3 The First Prize winner for the local competition in Singapore have a further chance to be awarded as follows at the Main DigiCon Award Ceremony.

• Grand Prize (1 film) : 500,000 yen as prize money, a trophy, and a certificate
• First Prize (3 films) : 250,000 yen as prize money, and a certificate
• Second Prize (6 films) : 50,000 yen as prize money, and a plaque

The Main Award Ceremony is scheduled for November 22, 2008 (Sat) in Tokyo (Marunouchi Building Hall)
*4 TBS will arrange for the Singapore winner's international air transportation (economy class), domestic transportation, accommodation and meals during the stay in Japan. If he/she chooses to attend, but only to the extent necessary, at TBS' cost. Domestic transportation within the Territory or elsewhere and the cost for lacquering his/her passport and/or visa shall be his/her responsibility. Should an international visa be required, TBS will furnish the necessary documentation to facilitate its application. The airline ticket to be provided by TBS is non-cashable under any circumstances. For the avoidance of doubt, cost of "Domestic transportation within the Territory" shall mean the any transportation cost incurred for his/her access to the local airport which will be the origin of the flight trip issued by the TBS.
*5 The MDA is the official Territorial Supporter for DigiCon 6 Award for Singapore.

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