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:: frequently asked questions
Q. Is the Grand Prix part of the 2008 Diesel Film Racing Tour? Q. Can I compete in the Grand Prix if I did not participate in the 2008 Diesel Film Racing Tour? Q. Do the films have to be in English? Q. What do you mean our film must be postmarked by 11:59PM EST on November 24th? Q. What music can we use in the films? Q. Do I need to provide talent releases for extras? What about people walking by in the background? Q. Can we use still images in our films that were taken before the competition? Q. Do I need to provide a location release if I am shooting in my own apartment? Q. Do I need to provide releases for exterior locations (i.e. city streets, public parks, etc.)? Q. Which films will be featured on filmracing.com? Q. What awards are given for the films?
--------------------------------------------------------------- GENERAL QUESTIONS Q. Is the Grand Prix part of the 2008 Diesel Film Racing Tour? A. No. The Film Racing Grand Prix is independent of the 2008 Diesel Film Racing Tour.
Q. Can I compete in the Grand Prix if I did not participate in the 2008 Diesel Film Racing Tour? A. Yes. The Grand Prix is open to anyone, anywhere.
Q. Do the films have to be in English? A. No, but we highly recommend including subtitles since English speaking judges will be viewing the films.
Q. What do you mean our film must be postmarked by 11:59PM EST on November 24th? A. When you ship your film and releases, the package you are shipping must have a clearly labeled postmark of when it was received and shipped. Make sure to research carriers (such as FedEx or UPS) in your area to know the hours of operation.
RELEASES Q. What music can we use in the films? A. Any music used in the film must have express written consent in the form of a music release from the owner / composer of the music. If you have someone composing an original soundtrack for the film, you need their release. If you have song from a friend’s band, you need their release. If you have a song from a royalty free program or website, you need to provide paperwork that shows that it is royalty free. Music releases can be downloaded for each city.
Q. Do I need to provide talent releases for extras? What about people walking by in the background? A. You will need to provide talent releases for any person in your film that is recognizable or has a speaking role. Regarding background shots in public places with many people, use your best judgment but it is usually not required to get a talent release if the person is not recognizable.
Q. Can we use still images in our films that were taken before the competition? A. Yes, but you must have the rights to the images you are using. If you are using an old picture, you will need a talent release for any of the people depicted in the picture.
Q. Do I need to provide a location release if I am shooting in my own apartment? A. We require location releases from the owner for all of your interior shots. If you own the location, then you should sign the location release. If your landlord owns the building, then he should sign the release. If you are shooting inside a recognizable location, such as McDonalds, you will also need the release from the owner.
Q. Do I need to provide releases for exterior locations (i.e. city streets, public parks, etc.)? A. We don’t require paperwork for exterior locations, but we strongly recommend you research what is legal and illegal by going to your city's governing film office. For example, you will definitely need a permit if you want to shoot in the middle of a busy street at 3PM. If you want to shoot handheld footage in a public park, you will probably not need a permit.
JUDGING & TOP FILMS Q. Which films will be featured on filmracing.com? A. Every film that is submitted on time for the Film Racing Grand Prix 2008 will be featured on filmracing.com.
AWARDS & PRIZES Q. What individual awards are given for the films? A. The individual awards include, but are not limited to: Best Film, Best Direction, Best Writing, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Original Music Score, Best Sound Design, Best Costume Design, Best Make-Up and Best Guerilla Short.
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