Name of the Organisation : MOFILM Technologies India Pvt. Ltd
Type of Announcement : MOFILM Open Video Competition 2014
http://www.mofilm.com/competitions/open
Home Page : http://www.mofilm.com/
MOFILM Open Video Competitions :
These are the current open MOFILM video competitions. Open to any filmmaker from anywhere in the world. You can enter as many video competitions as you like at one time. Production grants are available for most of the video competitions to help you create your best work. Check out the individual contest pages for details. The winners of MOFILM video competitions get a cash prize of up to $8,000. The first place winners get to bring a guest on an amazing trip to some of the most exotic locations in the world. Please check back here frequently to find upcoming MOFILM video competitions.
How does the judging process work?
MOFILM will complete an initial review of all the submitted films and create a shortlist for the brand to judge. There number of videos shortlisted per contest depends on how many entries there are and the quality of the videos. The MOFILM review looks at the quality of the production and the idea as well as the adherence to the brief. Judging will be fair and all approved videos will be considered. Note that video submissions that do not meet the brief entirely but which show creative thinking, good production values and which impress the judges will be accepted.
MOFILM then shares the shortlisted films with the client for their review and selection of the winners.
How do you pick the winners?
All of the films submitted that we shortlist are sent to our brand client, who will then review, and decide internally on the winning films.
When do you pick/announce the winners?
Usually we notify the first place winner within a week of the contest closing and the other finalists within two weeks but it can take as long as 6 weeks to process all the winners and runners up. There are many legal clearances and considerations so please do not contact MOFILM for confirmation until at least 42 days after the competition has formally closed.
I’ve been shortlisted, what does that mean?
This means that MOFILM believes you have made a video to a good standard, and it is one of the best entries submitted during the specific competition. Your video will then be sent over to the brand client for review.
I’ve won!! YIPEEE!! What happens next?
Well done! If you got the top spot then one of MOFILM’s team will call you to tell you that you won and to discuss your prize and travel arrangements. If you came in 2 – 5 then we’ll send you an email with details of what you won.
How are winners notified?
First place winners will be contacted directly by telephone and/or email before any public announcement is made. All other winners and runners up will typically be contacted by email and we endeavour to inform the winner before any public announcement is made.
I didn’t win. Can I upload my spot on YouTube/Vimeo now?
Yes, you are entitled to upload your spot on YouTube/Vimeo, however you must wait at least 6 weeks after the contest has finished as the brand might want to purchase your film in addition to the winners it selected. If you decide to go ahead an upload your spot onto a public platform, you must remove all brand assets such as logos, branded content, branded products etc. You must also replace any music that you may of sourced using MOMUSIC.
I was expecting to be paid my grant/prize money by now – who should I talk to chase up payment?
If you have received a grant or have won prize money, then our account manager in charge of this should of been in contact to discuss your payment. Please be aware that you should expect both grant payment or prize money payment no earlier than 60 days after the deadline for the contest.
If for any reason you have not heard from us, then contact the account manager in charge of the brief or drop an email to support@MOFILM.com
Who will have property rights in the video content I submit?
You will not lose ownership of the video solely by submitting it to MOFILM. You do authorize us to display and use the video in connection with our business services. If your video is selected as one of the winners in the contest or otherwise chosen to be used by the contest sponsor, in order to receive payment or other benefits from us you will be asked to formally transfer your full rights in the video to MOFILM.
Can I re-use the video or parts of it for other purposes after submitting it to MOFILM?
After you submit the video to MOFILM, we ask you not to reuse the video or any of its substantial parts for commercial purposes or for any other undertakings of a similar nature to that of MOFILM’s services. This is because you grant us some limited rights with regard to your film by partaking in the competition. By attempting to use the same video in such ways you may breach the agreements with other people or companies that may stipulate that no one should have pre-existing rights in the video you make available to them. It is in your own interest to abide by this policy. However, you may keep the video for your personal non-commercial enjoyment.
Can I submit content that I produced and made public before the competition?
In order to fulfil the requirements of the competition it’s crucial to produce a video that responds directly to the creative brief. It is also important that any material you submit does not infringe any pre-existing rights of any other entity or person. Consequently, we ask you not to submit materials that you have made available to others in the past. Often, the terms on which you publish your content elsewhere will prohibit you from sharing it with anyone else anyway. If your video is selected by the brand sponsoring the contest they will also require the ability to use it freely without interference by anyone else.
Contact Postal Address:
India Office
MOFILM Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
4th floor, Lakeview Manor.
No. 20, Annaswamy Mudliar Road
Ulsoor, Bangalore – 560042
INDIA