Visi ns ‘14 Digital Submission Form
Awards Ceremony May 7, 2014
We are seeking the best work in documentary, fiction, digital/new media production, screenwriting and photography. Students and
work from all skill levels will receive recognition.
film + video
photography
broadcast
new media
fiction short
single image
video production
animation
fiction long (>15min.)
photo essay
audio production
digital still manipulation
documentary short
documentary long (>15min.)
environmental production
short screenplay
photo journalism/documentary series
photography portfolio
commercial & graphic psa
motion graphics reel
website
experimental & installation
feature screenplay
game/play experience
video mashup
teleplay
documentary script
web series
thesis project
Submission Guidelines
Upload all files and forms to: dropbox.com
See dropbox.com/help for more information about Dropbox
Deliverables section for further details on included files.
See the
Step1: For each submission, compress all deliverables into a .zip folder
Mac: (ctrl click > compress), Windows: (right click >
send-to > compressed (zipped) folder
rename .zip to: submission-category_last-name_project-title.zip
Step2: For each .zip folder, create a shared folder (
title
)
Name the folder: submission-category_last-name_project-
Step3: In the “Invite Collaborators” dialogue box type: soc.visions@gmail.com
In the “Send Personal Message”
dialogue box, include your project’s name, your full name, the award category, and any other relevant information.
Incomplete applications or materials will not be considered for judging.
Students must list all applicable information as well as any and all collaborators as requested on the application.
Music and other copyrighted material, for which you are not claiming fair use, must be cleared for non-exclusive
home video, educational, online, broadcast and theatrical distribution. Students submitting documentaries may use the “Documentary
Filmmakers’ Statement of Best Practices in Fair Use” as a guide located at centerforsocialmedia.org
Students may submit more than one project to Visions, however each project can only be submitted to a single category.
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photography deliverables
Single Image
1.)
3 items
Mounted Prints
You may submit up to 6 single photographs.
Each mounted print should include the photographer’s name, image title, and the image format (digital, silver gelatin, etc.).
Drop off all mounted prints at the Photo Lab office, MGC 307.
2.) Digital Submission
You must provide a digital copy for each mounted print submitted.
File Name single-image_your-last-name_image-title
Format JPEG
Color Model RGB
Image Resolution 72dpi
Dimensions 675x450 for horizontal photos
400x600 for vertical photos
3.) Application Form
Save completed application forms as .pdf files (File > Save As).
Use Adobe Acrobat or Reader to fill out the application.
Download Adobe Reader at http://get.adobe.com/reader/
Email a copy to: kaitlinw@american.edu
Include a printed copy of the application form with your mounted prints.
Fine Arts and Documentary Series
4 items
1.) Mounted Prints
Each mounted print should include the photographer’s name, image title, and the image format
(digital, silver gelatin, etc.).
Drop off all mounted prints at the Photo Lab office, MGC 307.
2.) Digital Submission
You must provide a digital copy for each mounted print submitted.
Select up to 3 photos from the series that captures the work’s essence. These images will be used for winner exhibition.
Add _select to the end of your file name as well as a number that specifies the order you want these images to appear.
File Name submission-category_your-last-name_image-title
Format JPEG
Color Model RGB
Image Resolution 72dpi
Dimensions 675x450 for horizontal photos
400x600 for vertical photos
3.) Artist’s Statement
Include a one page statement within the digital .zip folder as well as a printed copy with the portfolio book.
Email a copy of this document to: kaitlinw@american.edu.
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photography deliverables
Fine Arts and Documentary Series (continued)
3 items
4.) Application Form
Save completed application forms as .pdf files (File > Save As).
Use Adobe Acrobat or Reader to fill out the application.
Download Adobe Reader at http://get.adobe.com/reader/
Email a copy to: kaitlinw@american.edu
Include a printed copy of the application form with your mounted prints.
Portfolio
4 items
1.) Portfolio Book
Each photograph should include the photographer’s name, image title, and the image format (digital, silver gelatin, etc.).
Drop off all mounted prints at the Photo Lab office, MGC 307.
2.) Digital Submission
You must provide a digital copy for each mounted print submitted.
Select up to 3 photos from the portfolio that captures your work’s essence. These images will be used for winner exhibition.
Add _select to the end of your file name as well as a number that specifies the order you want these images to appear.
File Name photo-portfolio_your-last-name_image-title
Format JPEG
Color Model RGB
Image Resolution 72dpi
Dimensions 675x450 for horizontal photos
400x600 for vertical photos
3.) Artist’s Statement
Include a one page statement within the digital .zip folder as well as a printed copy with the portfolio book.
Email a copy of this document to: kaitlinw@american.edu
4.) Application Form
Save completed application forms as .pdf files (File > Save As).
Use Adobe Acrobat or Reader to fill out the application.
Download Adobe Reader at http://get.adobe.com/reader/
Email a copy to: kaitlinw@american.edu
Include a printed copy of the application form with your portfolio book.
Experimental or Installation
2 items
1a.) Physical Submission
For crafted submissions and installations, provide an opportunity for judges to experience the piece if physically possible.
Drop off physical submissions and prints to the Photo Lab office, MGC 307.
Include digital photographs or a video for exhibition purposes
See 1b for compression requirements for digital files.
Explain materials / format used, dimensions, and viewing specifications in your project description below.
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photography deliverables
Experimental or Installation (continued)
2 items
1b.) Digital Photo Submission and Exhibition
Select up to 3 photos from the series that captures the work’s essence. These images will be used for winner exhibition.
Add _select to the end of your file name as well as a number that specifies the order you want these images to appear.
File Name experimental-installation_your-last-name_image-title
Format JPEG
Color Model RGB
Image Resolution 72dpi
Dimensions 675x450 for horizontal photos
400x600 for vertical photos
2.) Application Form
Save completed application forms as .pdf files (File > Save As).
Download Adobe Reader at http://get.adobe.com/reader/
Use Adobe Acrobat or Reader to fill out the application.
Email a copy to: kaitlinw@american.edu
Include a printed copy of the application form with physical submissions.
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Short Biography
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Project Title:
Single Image Titles You may submit up to six photographs to the Single Image Category
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Additional Credits (Actors, modes, make-up, etc.):
Project Description
How does your work illustrate the Visions theme?
The theme of Visions is MAKING MEDIA MATTER . Describe how your media matters to your audience or
the public at large. How does your concept, design, and story illuminate, express, inform, or connect. Most importantly,
why does this project matter to you?
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Terms and Conditions:
I hereby authorize and consent for American University (“University”) to the taking of photographs, motion pictures and/or audio tape
recordings of myself (herein “Materials”) and screen the materials I have submitted for Visions 2014. I hereby consent to and authorize
the University to use and/or publish said Materials for the following purposes: 1. Teaching and information applications; 2. Professional
journals and papers; 3. Institutional publicity and public relations, including without limitation the publication of my image on the University’s
website; 4. Archival purposes; and 5. Any other purpose which the University deems fit in the interest of education, knowledge, research,
marketing, advertising, or public relations. I agree that all right, title and interest in and to all such photographs, motion pictures and
audiotapes and any reproductions or derivative work thereof shall be the exclusive property of American University. I understand that the
University may keep or may use the Materials and derivative works now and in the future. I agree that the University does not owe me any
compensation for the acts that I have consented to in this agreement. I hereby release American University, its officers, directors, agents and
employees from all liability or legal responsibility that may arise from the acts that I have authorized or consented to herein.
All applications must be submitted by the deadlines:
Early Submissions: Saturday, February 15, 2014 @ 5pm
Screenwriting: Friday, April 18, 2014 @ 5pm
General Submissions & Photography: Friday, April 25, 2014 @ 5pm
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