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 IMPORTANT: Submission instructions for noted (*) steps have changed. Please read all instructions carefully.
How to Submit
The creative objective of this competition is to put together a piece of
non-traditional promotion that captures the essence of one of the
following shows: Gossip Girl, 90210, Supernatural or The Vampire
Diaries. You can create a short spot, a
trailer, and video blog or a video postcard. Maybe you're a graphic
designer and want to build an original look. Maybe you love photography
and you'd like to convey your story through images. Maybe you're in a
band and want to write a song that supports your piece. Shoot something, record something and design something. it's really up to you. the only condition is that the piece should be no longer than 90 seconds. Other than that, the sky is the limit. Just be original and have fun!
Getting Started
1. First, If you haven't already, you'll need to sign up for a free profile where you'll receive a user name and password you'll need to enter the competition. You can sign up HERE!
2. Now it's time to chose your show and download your footage. Each promo should feature
only one show, but you can enter individual promos for as many shows as
you'd like. Below, you will find links to download footage from all four
shows. You will need to download materials from the show to do your cut
-- we've made this easier by breaking the show elements into four or
five pods. Once you decide which show you are working on, you should
download all the pods for that show. After you download the elements and
get familiar with the footage, you'll need one more thing -- your
imagination! We encourage you to use other visual tools and resources.
Think outside the box, incorporate your own materials and use your own
unique creative voice.
Click on the links below to
download the footage for you chosen show.
Gossip Girl
90210
Supernatural
The Vampire
Diaries
3. Pick your sound. Although you can use any music or voiceover talent you want, since music and sound for any winning entries have to be cleared before airing, we encourage you to use the options provided below.
Music
You have access to the extensive music library of Extreme Music for all entries. Just visit www.extrememusic.com, and click on "Sign Up" link in the lower right hand corner. Fill in all the requested information, but under company, you must enter "MAKING THE CUT."
* Voiceover
Voiceover talent resources are also provides courtesy of Jason Marks Talent. To utilize this resource, visit www.jmtalent.com and choose your first, second and third choice for voice over artists. Then, email your chosen names, along with your promo scripts (and any instructions) to trish@jmtalent.com. Even if you have previously created a profile, to enter during the extended deadline period, you will need to do so again.
4. * IMPORTANT: instructions for submitting have changed. Please read carefully. Once you've downloaded and cut together your footage and added some sound, you're ready to enter! Simply name your video "MakingtheCut_firstname.lastname.mov" (if you are submitting multiple videos, please name them _firstname.lastname. 1, 2, 3, etc.) and upload it in a QuickTime format with H.264 compression to http://www.intersections.tv/index.asp with Making the Cut Entry and your name in the comment section.
Questions? Contact us at editorial@promaxbda.org.
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