Natsuko

Ikasucon 2007

AMV Contest Information


Entry Requirements
  • Each individual may enter one entry per category.
  • Multi-editor videos will be accepted on a video-by-video basis
  • Entries may not contain bumpers, title screens, MTV style credits, or any other form of identification. We will be creating our own uniform bumpers and we will not remove them for you.
  • The running time for videos may not exceed 6 minutes or be shorter then 25 seconds
  • Videos must contain 100% anime or video game footage. Questions on this subject may be directed to the AMV Coordinator
  • All videos must be in the hands of the Contest Coordinator on or by July 1, 2008
  • Videos that have won at any other AMV contest before will not be accepted
  • Ikasucon Staff are prohibited from entering the AMV contest.
  • By submitting your video(s) to this contest you authorize us to screen and distribute it under the Ikasucon AMV Contest Title. All physical media (CD-R, DVD-R, DVD+R, ect) submitted becomes the property of Ikasucon and will not be returned.
  • Entries may be disqualified for the following reasons: Objectionable content in the song or video (does not adhere to PG-13 standards), bad audio or video quality, subtitled footage that does not apply to the content of theAMV, failure to adhere to submission rules, lack of entry form, or any reason Ikasucon AMV Staff deems necessary. If you are unsure if your video would be disqualified due to the above rule e-mail the contest coordinator and we can view the content of your video and make a decision.
  • Exceptions to the rules will be made on a video-by-video basis
Entry Format

  • Entries will be accepted in the following formats: VHS, DVD-R, VCD, S-VCD, MPEG1, MPEG2, Quicktime
  • All videos should include at least 2 seconds of black space before and after the video
  • Minimum resolution should be 640 x 480. AMVs will be shown on a big screen projector, and it has to look good
Contest Information
  • The normal contest's running time will be 2 hours. If we receive more videos then we have time for we will have to cut videos from the contest pool. At the same time, if we do not receive enough entries to fill this timeframe we will have to shorten it as well. A listing of videos selected for the screening may be posted on Ikasucon.org's forums within a week of the contest if timing allows. We apologize if your video does not make it into the contest, but this step is necessary.
  • The following awards will be given:
    • Fan's Choice
    • Best Action/Adventure
    • Best Drama/Romance
    • Best Comedy/Parody
  • In the case that there is only one entry in any particular category, that entry will win by default.
  • The contest will be judged by the attendees during the screening for the Fan's Choice award. Judging Ballots will be handed out to the audience before the competition and will be deposited to the appropriate staff at the end of the screening. The scores will then be tabulated and winners announced at cosplay halftime.
  • You do not need to be present at the awards ceremony to win. However if you want your award and/or prizes (if available) you must either be present, have a proxy at the con to pick it up, or stop by con-ops sometime after the awards ceremony to pick up your award.
  • You may submit entries to the following categories:

    Drama
    Videos in the Drama category seek to evoke emotional responses from viewers by the successful combination of music, video, and editing which usually involves dramatic subject matter or dramatic elements from the anime. Romance is like drama, except they focus on the relationships between two people. The aww factory plays heavily in this category.
    Comedy/Parody
    Whether parody or just wacky content, videos in this category can be pretty successful as long as someone thinks it's funny.
    Action/Adventure
    Videos will focus on action whether that is fighting sequences, motions of characters, or fast paced colorful imagery. The key word here is adrenaline.
Entry Submissions
  • Electronic submissions may be available upon request and approval of the AMV coordinator.
  • Entries may also be mailed. All entries must be clearly marked with your Name, Title of Video, Category, Series, Song Title & Artist, Email Address and should be mailed along with your entry form to:

    Ikasucon
    ATTN: AMV Contest
    PO BOX 53338
    Cincinnati OH 45253

  • Remember that all media submitted will not be returned. Do not send us your master copy.

    • If you have questions, comments, concerns email the AMV coordinator at programming@ikasucon.org