Catgetory Information:
Dance Choreography: Solo and ensenmble works of all dance styles are accepted. Entrant must be the choreographer and may also be the performer, or one of the performers. If background music is used, cite it on the entry form. Video file mst not exceed 5 minutes in length and 1,000 MB (1,000 megabyte) in file size and be in MP4 or AVI format.
Film Production: Accepted short film styles include: Animation, narrative, documentary, experimental, or media presentation. Use of PowerPoint is prohibited. Entrant must be the screenwriter, cinematographer, editor, or producer. If music is used, cite it on the entry form. Video file mst not exceed 5 minutes in length and 1,000 MB (1,000 megabyte) in file size and be in MP4 or AVI format.
Literature: Accepted forms of fiction and nonfiction include: Prose, poetry, reflective essay, screen play and play script, narrative, and short story. Entrants may write in their primary language as long as an interpretive English translation is also attached. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Writing must not exceed 2,000 words and may be handwritten or typed. Accepted formats: single-sided print on 8.5"x11" paper, PDF file.
Photography: Photo must be a single print/digital image. Collages and collections of photos are not accepted. Entrant must be the photographer and may use a variety of digital editing techniques including but not limited to multiple exposure, negative sandwich, and photogram. Use of copyrighted material is prohibted. Print image dimensions must be no smaller than 3x5 inches and no larger than 8x10 inches. Accepted print formats: mounted on mat or poster board no larger than 11x14 inches. Framed prints are not accepted. Digital image dimensions must be at least 640x960 pixels and 300 dip resolution. Accepted file formats are JPEG/JPG and PNG.
Visual Arts: Works of both fine and design arts are accpeted including, but no limited to, archtechture drawing and models, ceramics, collage, computer generated images and graphics, crafts, drawing, fashion, clothes and jewelry, fiber work, mixed media, painting, printmaking and sculpture. Use of copyrighted materials is prohibited. 2D artworks must be mounted on sturdy material and no larger than 24x30 inches with matting. Framed entries are not accepted. Iclude one digital image of artwork with your submission. 3D artwork submissions must contain 3 digital images of artwork at different angels. Images are used for artwork identification, judging and exhibition purposes. Accepted file formats are JPEG/JPG and PNG.
