THE IAC BRITISH INTERNATIONAL Member of

AMATEUR FILM COMPETITION 2011

Closing date:- 10th January 2011
The Film and Video Institute

Over 75 Years of Service

The competition is only open to bona fide amateur film-makers. Movies may be on any subject, and of any length. A large selection
of the entries will be shown at the Festival in Harrogate, 8th to 10th April 2011.

All movies accepted into the competition will receive written comments from the judging panel. Films will be graded on a “Star”
system (1 to 5) plus a Diamond Award. With the exception of the IAC Diamond Awards, there is no limit to the number of awards in
each category.
• The movie judged to be the best production in the competition will be announced at the Festival and awarded a special
silver trophy sponsored by the Daily Mail Newspaper, together with a cash prize of £250.
• The “Best British” entry will receive a cash prize of £100.
• Other awards include those considered to be the best: Documentary; Story; Animation; Editing; Acting; Humour;
Photography; “One Minute” Movie. There will be a prize for the Most Creative Use of Sound in the form of £250 to be
spent on Rycote products.
• In addition, there will be awards for the best films by those in the Under 16 and 16-21 age groups. The overall best British
young film-maker will receive a prize of £250.
• One-off Judges’ Special Awards such as Pop-Video, Experimental, Abstract, Computer-Generated, Public-Awareness,
may be given.
• There will also be a trophy for the best entry from an IAC affiliated club.
Through the generosity of our sponsors additional prizes may also be awarded. Note: Certain awards may not be given if, in the
opinion of the Judges, there is no deserving entry.

Competition Rules
1. This competition is restricted to films made for entirely non-commercial purposes, by individuals and groups working solely for pleasure. Any
sponsorship must be used only to cover production costs and the expenses of the production team and actors, and not for paid assistance
from video professionals, either for filming or post-production (apart from the making of copies). If it is discovered, either before or after
making any award, that the film has been offered for sale, used for any other commercial purpose or has otherwise infringed these
requirements, the organisers will have the right to disqualify it, revoke the awards and reclaim any prizes. Sale of copies and / or exhibition to
paying audiences will not be permissible, except for entries concerning the activities of bona fide charities, and where all the proceeds from
any video sales and exhibition are given to that charity. The IAC and BIAFF logos may not be used in connection with any film without express
permission from the organisers.
2. Movies may be on any subject, and of any length. However, it may not be possible to include complete winning movies in the Award Show if
they are over 30 minutes long, in which case extracts may be shown.
3. “One Minute” entries must have a screen time of not more than 60 seconds, including titles and credits.
4. Entries should be on Mini DV or DVD formats capable of being shown through standard equipment. High definition films will be accepted on
BluRay discs and HD tape provided a standard definition back-up copy is also supplied. Whilst every effort will be made to show the films in
high definition for judging and at the festival, this cannot be guaranteed.
5. Only one entry per tape or disc.
6. There is no limit to the number of entries from the same maker but a separate form must be completed for each entry, and the appropriate fee
enclosed. “Same size” photocopies are acceptable. Forms can also be downloaded from the IAC web site: www.theiac.org.uk
7. Names as written on the entry form will be used on certificates and trophies.
8. Copyright clearance of all material, both sound and picture, is the sole responsibility of the entrant.
9. The IAC reserve the right: (a) to present any entry or part of any entry at the International Festival; (b) without prejudice to the maker’s
copyright, to make copies for the IAC Film Library; (c) to release all or part of any entry for publicity purposes; (d) to exclude any entry.
10. To qualify for the reduced entry fees, young film-makers must be in either the under 16 or 16-21 age groups at the closing date.
11. Young film-makers’ entries will not be judged separately but with, and against, all the other entries.
12. Receipt of all entries will be acknowledged. If acknowledgement is not received within 14 days of posting please contact the Competition
Manager.
13. Films will be returned only if specifically requested. However entries may be collected at the Festival.
14. Every care will be taken of all entries but the IAC cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage.
15. Movies entered in a previous year may not be entered again unless substantially revised. (Ask if in doubt.)
16. Trophies will be retained by their winners.
17. The decision of the Judges is final and no correspondence can be entered into.

David Newman FACI, Competition Manager

E-mail: competition@theiac.org.uk
 ENTRY FORM FOR THE IAC
BRITISH INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR FILM COMPETITION Office use only
Closing date for entries – 10th January 2011 No.

PLEASE USE BLOCK CAPITALS Of

MOVIE TITLE

NAME (individual or club)

ADDRESS Date in

Acknowledgement
POST/ZIP CODE
E-MAIL TELEPHONE Fee paid
ALL ENTRANTS TO COMPLETE ENTRY TYPE RUNNING TIME
I have cleared all necessary Please circle
Log no.
copyright relating to my entry and ………….. mins.
agree to abide by the competition Over 21 years of
rules. age Genre: e.g. comedy, Movie returned
Signed: 16-21 documentary, story, animation
………………………………………… Under 16 etc. Certs posted
Date: ……………………………… … Club
Please print your name: ……………………………

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TECHNICAL DETAILS TAPE/DVD format ……………………………….

Aspect Ratio …………………………………………………

Are you an IAC member? YES / NO ONLY ENTRANTS UNDER 16 TO COMPLETE
If YES, please state number and Region, e.g. North Did you receive any adult help? YES / NO
Thames … … … … … … … … … … … … … … .. If YES please indicate how much and in which areas.
Please print name(s) to be used on certificates and ………………………………………………………………..
trophies. ………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………… … … … …
Signed: ……………………………… Date: ……………….
…………………………………………… … … … …
Please give a short synopsis of your entry
ENTRY FEES (max 50 words)
All films not exceeding 60 seconds £ 8
16-21 category £12
Under 16 category £ 9
Over 21 / Club: Up to 30 mins £16
Over 30 mins £18
Additional entries by
the same maker £14
Handling charge for non-members of the IAC £ 2
th
Discount for entries received by 20 Dec. £ 2 • Remember, it’s a good idea to include a leader at the start of your
film to help us determine the format/aspect ratio, e.g. a set of
symbols on screen defining the corners of the frame, together with a
TOTAL FEES ENCLOSED: £ ______ circle in the centre.

Cheques / Drafts / Orders made payable to:

• Please don’t use animated menus on DVDs! They confuse some
projection systems. Keep it simple!
IAC COMPETITION Fix this label to your entry package

Overseas competitors may pay by foreign IAC COMPETITION MANAGER

currency/cheque or by electronic bank transfer: PO BOX 7638
IBAN: GB06BARC20258530610682 QUARNDON
SWIFTBIC: BARCGB22 DERBY
Alternatively, register and pay on-line at ENGLAND DE1 0PX
www.theiac.org.uk GB
and receive a further discount of £2 per entry! AMATEUR VIDEO OF NO COMMERCIAL VALUE
FOR EXHIBITION AND RETURN TO SENDER