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Please note, this is the FAQ for the 24 Hour Film Race. Click here to view the FAQ for the 100 Hour Film Race taking place from September 29-October 3, 2011.
Registration Questions Q. Can I participate if I don't live in the United States? A. Yes, filmmakers may participate from anywhere in the world. Keep in mind that the competition begins at 10PM in the Eastern Time Zone on Friday, April 29th. If you live in Vancouver, Canada for example, you will receive the theme assignment at 7PM on Friday, April 29th. If you live in London, UK, you will receive the theme assignment at 3AM on Saturday, April 30th. Make sure to check what time zone you are located in and how many hours off from the Eastern Time Zone to see when you will receive the theme assignment!
Q. How much does it cost to enter? A. In order to be eligible for the competition, everyone must pay the 24 Hour Film Race 2011 Entry Fee which is US$89 until the Early Entry Deadline of March 31, 2011 and US$99 until the Final Entry Deadline of April 27, 2011. To screen your film in one of the participating cities (Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Montreal, New York City, Philadelphia, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, and Vancouver), it is an additional fee of $40 until the Early Entry Deadline and $50 until the Final Entry Deadline.
Q. Can I screen my film in more than 1 city? A. Yes, as long as you pay the 24 Hour Film Race 2011 Entry Fee, you can screen your film in more than 1 city by paying the Screening Fees for each of the cities you wish to have your film screen. In addition to the screening, your film will also be considered for the awards and prizes in those cities.
Q. I would like to participate but I don't have a team. How can I join a team? A. Teams are always looking to fill cast and crew positions. Use the 24 Hour Film Race 2011 facebook event page or discussion forums on our facebook page.
Q. I paid the entry fee but can't participate. How do refunds work? A. If you let us know at least 7 days before the film race begins, we will refund 100% of your entry fee. If you let us know by 10PM on the Tuesday before the film race (72 hours before the race), we will refund 75% of your entry fee. If you let us know within 72 hours we will refund 50% of your entry fee. We can't offer any refunds once the 24 Hour Film Race begins. The reason for this policy is because we need to put a limit on the number of teams that register, since screening space is limited and the theaters must be reserved ahead of time. Thus, a team that withdraws at the last minute most likely prevents another team from participating.
A. You will not need to submit a full list of cast and crew until 11:59PM EST on Saturday, April 30th after the completion of your film. In other words, you may register without having a finalized list of cast and crew.
Theme & Surprise Elements Assignment Q. How do we receive the Theme & Surprise Elements Assignment? A. All teams that register for the competition will receive an e-mail at 10PM EST on Friday, April 29th, 2011 with the assigned Theme and Surprise Elements. In addition, the assignments will be posted here on filmracing.com.
Q. Do we receive a Theme, Prop, and an Action? A. Every team will be assigned a theme, action, and prop which must be included in the film. The theme will be the same for every team in the competition, but teams will receive different actions and props. In previous years teams were assigned a theme and either an action or prop. In 2011 teams will be assigned a theme, action, and prop.
Q. How closely do we have to follow the Theme assignment in our film? A. The plot of your film must revolve around the Theme. Examples of past Themes are "Revenge", "Bad Advice" and "Spare Change".
Q. What are the Surprise Elements? A. The Surprise Elements include a Prop (ex. A toothbrush, chopsticks, a balloon, etc...) and an Action (ex. A slap, a kiss, tying a knot, etc...) that must be incorporated into your film. The Surprise Elements do not have to be central to the plot of your film.
The Films Q. What is the maximum length of the films? A. The maximum length of the films is three minutes and thirty seconds (3:30) in duration, from picture start to picture end. The maximum length of credits is thirty seconds (0:30). Credits are not considered part of 3:30 duration of the film mentioned above. So, a film can be three minutes and thirty seconds long (3:30) with an additional thirty seconds (0:30) of credits, for a total running time of Four minutes (4:00). There is no minimum length.
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 aspect ratio is required for the films? A. The films will be screened in 16:9 aspect ratio. You may shoot in other aspect ratios, but we highly recommend letterboxing / pillarboxing the film to 16:9 so your film won't appear distorted at the screenings or online.
Q. What are the submission requirements for our uploaded film? A. Click here to see the specifications for your finished film.
Q. Can we use stock footage in the films? A. You may use stock footage in your film, as long as you have the rights to the stock footage and it is composited in the footage that was shot during the 24 Hour Film Race "Creative Window" from 10PM EST on Friday, April 29th to 10PM EST. For example, you may use stock footage of an explosion or flames composited in the footage you shot during the 24 hour creative window, but you may NOT use a 3 second clip showing an explosion that contains no footage that you shot during the competition (even if you own the rights).
Q. What are the rules about animation? A. Previously created artwork, characters, objects, sets, etc.. can be used in the film as long as you have the rights. But, animating those images or characters must be done during the 24 Hour Creative Window. For example, you may use a previously created 3D Model of a Cat and animate it during the 24 Hour Creative Window to show it running. But, you may NOT use a previously animated clip of the 3D Model Cat running in your film (unless it is composited with footage that was shot during the competition).
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. Sample music releases can be downloaded here.
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. Sample talent releases can be downloaded here.
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 a McDonalds or a restaurant, you will also need the release from the owner. Sample location releases can be downloaded here.
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. Make sure to research everything through your city's film office.
Submission Deadline / Late Films Q. What happens if I submit my film a few minutes past the deadline? How late can I submit my film? A. If a film is submitted after the deadline, it will be considered "late". Whether it's 2 minutes or 20 minutes after the deadline, it will still be considered late. Late films will still be screened and will be eligible for the audience awards, but will not be eligible for any prizes or other awards. Late films for screenings will be accepted up to 24 hours after the submission deadline, but will not be accepted beyond 24 hours.
A. All films submitted after the deadline, even if it's only making minor changes to sound or in the credits, will be considered "Late".
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