2013SCTVF
International “Gold Panda” Awards for Documentary
2013 (12th) Sichuan TV Festival
November 16 th - 18th，2013
Chengdu · Sichuan· China
http://www.sctvf.com.cn
Entry Deadline: 30 June，2013
Introduction
The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) and Sichuan Provincial
People’s Government present the 2013 (12th) Sichuan TV Festival, from Nov 16 to 18 in
Chengdu, China.
As one of the most prestigious international documentary
competitions in Asia with a history of over 20 years, the biennial International “Gold
Panda” Awards for Documentary is constantly striving to honor excellence and provide a
quality platform for communication and cooperation in the documentary industry. In 2013,
the competition is co-hosted by International “Gold Panda” Awards Office and CCTV
Documentary Channel.
Awards Categories
Society
Grand Prize
Best Long Documentary
Best Short Documentary
Special Jury Award
Asian Production Award
Best Society Concern Award
Most Innovative
Best Director
Best Photography
Anthropology
Grand Prize
Best Long Documentary
Best Short Documentary
Special Jury Award
Asian Production Award
Best Anthropology Concern Award
Most Innovative
Best Director
Best Photography
Nature & Environment
Grand Prize
Best Long Documentary
Best Short Documentary
Special Jury Award
Asian Production Award
Best Nature & Environment Protection Award
Most Innovative
Best Director
Best Photography
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The Office of International “Gold Panda” Awards of SCTVF
NO.66 CENTURY CITY ROAD, CHENGDU, SICHUAN, 610041, P.R.CHINA
TEL: +86-28-85 98 20 41 / 40 FAX: +86-28-85 98 20 23
awards_sctvf@yahoo.cn
www.sctvf.com.cn
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Promotional Activities
a. Winners will be invited to attend the International “Gold Panda” Awards Ceremony. All
winning programs will receive a “Gold Panda” statuette and certificate from the
Organizing Committee.
b. CCTV Documentary Channel will report the competition in its special TV program.
c. CCTV Documentary Channel will select film(s) either to license for broadcast or for a
special single broadcast with agreement with the entrant(s).
d. Excellent entries will be screened at 2013 SCTVF International TV Program Market,
and open to professionals, filmmakers and buyers attending the market.
e. Entries will be recommended to domestic and overseas distributors and broadcasters
present at 2013SCTVF.
f. Qualified entrants will enjoy discounts in market registration and exhibition of 2013
SCTVF.
g. Selected entries will be recommended to other related international award festivals.
h. Selected entries will be promoted on the official website of Sichuan TV Festival, which
is visited by domestic and international buyers.
i. Information of selected entries will be published in the Catalogue of International “Gold
Panda” Awards for Documentary free of charge, which will be given to media
organizations, jury members and delegates of Sichuan TV Festival.
j. Nominees and winners may be invited to participate in non-profit exhibition screenings
and seminars co-organized by the International “Gold Panda” Awards for Documentary
Office and relevant Chinese media organizations.
k. In order to encourage documentary production in China and promote excellence,
nominees and winners may be invited to attend SCTVF conference, address on campus
and put on solo exhibition.
Rules & Regulations
Eligibility
a. The competition is open to entries from domestic and international film studios,
televisions and multi-media producers and distributors, as well as independent
producers.
b. Entries must focus on the topics of Society, Anthropology, or Nature & Environment.
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The Office of International “Gold Panda” Awards of SCTVF
NO.66 CENTURY CITY ROAD, CHENGDU, SICHUAN, 610041, P.R.CHINA
TEL: +86-28-85 98 20 41 / 40 FAX: +86-28-85 98 20 23
awards_sctvf@yahoo.cn
www.sctvf.com.cn
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c. Entries are not required to have been broadcast or distributed, but must have been
completed between 1st August 2011 and 30 June 2013. No limits are placed on the
length of entries.
d. Only organizations or individuals that own the copyrights of the entries can submit. A
completed entry form must be sent to the Organizing Committee together with DVD(s)
and other related materials required.
e. Co-production partners should confer to decide which organization will be the entrant.
Fees
All entries are exempt from entry fees.
Language
Entries must be in the English language or accompanied by English script with time
codes.
Requirements
a. Acceptable formats for submission: PAL standard DVD.
b. Applicants must complete a separate entry form for each entry, indicating the intended
award category. The Organizing Committee has the right to edit the supplied information
for promotional purposes.
c. A minimum of 2 different JPEG or GIF digital images (800 X 600 pixels) need to be
submitted. The images will be used for the publication of the International “Gold Panda”
Awards for Documentary and the official website of SCTVF for promotional purposes.
d. Entries are not allowed to contain any advertisements.
e. The entrant is responsible for the safe shipment, insurance and shipping cost of the
entry. The Organizing Committee will take every reasonable precaution in handling
entries, but will not be held responsible for any loss, damage or non-receipt of entries
however so caused.
f. Entry Deadline: 30 June, 2013. All entries including DVD(s) and related materials
must be submitted to the office of the International “Gold Panda” Awards for
Documentary before 15th July, 2013.
Rights Clearance
a. Entrants are encouraged to provide promotional clips of their entries. If no clips are
provided, the Organizing Committee reserves the right to use approximately 5 minutes of
clips from each entry free of charge for promotional purposes.
b. With the permission of the entrant, the Organizing Committee is entitled to select
outstanding entries for one-time broadcast on TV or on-site screening to the public during
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The Office of International “Gold Panda” Awards of SCTVF
NO.66 CENTURY CITY ROAD, CHENGDU, SICHUAN, 610041, P.R.CHINA
TEL: +86-28-85 98 20 41 / 40 FAX: +86-28-85 98 20 23
awards_sctvf@yahoo.cn
www.sctvf.com.cn
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the Festival.
c. The Organizing Committee may use selected programs for promotional screenings at
International TV Program Market of SCTVF opened to professionals as well as buyers.
d. DVD(s) will not be returned, but retained in the reference database of the International
"Gold Panda" Awards. The reference database does not serve any commercial purpose.
Jury & Awards
a. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to decide the eligibility and category of
each entry.
b. An international jury appointed by the Organizing Committee will decide the nominees
and winners.
c. All decisions of the Jury are final. The Jury may recognize more than one winner for a
given award or decide no winner for that award.
d. All winning programs will receive a “Gold Panda” statuette and certificate from the
Organizing Committee.
e. All nominated programs will be mailed (to the address provided at time of entry) an
official certificate.
Acceptance
a. Participation in the International “Gold Panda” Awards for Documentary implies full
acceptance of the Rules & Regulations of this competition.
b. The Organizing Committee is fully responsible for the compilation and clarification of
the Rules & Regulations.
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The Office of International “Gold Panda” Awards of SCTVF
NO.66 CENTURY CITY ROAD, CHENGDU, SICHUAN, 610041, P.R.CHINA
TEL: +86-28-85 98 20 41 / 40 FAX: +86-28-85 98 20 23
awards_sctvf@yahoo.cn
www.sctvf.com.cn