OTAFEST 2023 AMV Contest

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OTAFEST 2023 AMV Contest

Post by Vlad G Pohnert » Sun Jan 15, 2023 5:55 pm

Otafest’s AMV Contest is back for another year and open to everyone who wants to submit an AMV video into competition.
You do not need to be present at the event to enter, but attendance is always encouraged when possible.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, March 31, 2023

SUBMISSION RULES & ENTRY FORM


Quick Rules Summary:
• The duration limits for each submission are as follows:
>> AMV Entries: 75 seconds minimum, 6 minutes maximum.
>> Trailers, Commercials or Intros: 30 seconds minimum, 3 minutes & 30 seconds maximum.
• No more than 2 entries per person/group.
• No subtitles, watermarks, logos, credits, references to other contests or text that is unnecessary to the concept.
• Must not have premiered before JUly 1, 2022
• The majority of your entry’s video content must consist of anime-styled or manga-styled content.
• Audio for all AMV entries (except Trailer/Commercial/Intro) must be majority music. No excessive dialogue.
• Must be age 14+ appropriate.
• AMV-Hell style entries will not be accepted.
• Must satisfy our technical requirements.

AWARDS
Special Awards
- Up to a total of 8 special awards will be given out.
Judges’ Top Awards
- 1st Place (Best in Show) and Runner-up
Audience Favorite
- 1st Place and Runner-up

Awards and prizes will be given out at the event, however If you are unable to attend the festival and you win something, you will be notified after the event by email. Your mailing address will then be requested so that any awards and prizes may be sent to you.

Good Luck and we look forward to more amazing videos!

Vlad G Pohnert
Otafest 2023 AMV Coordinator
Sakura-Con 2013 - 2019, 2022 AMV Coordinator
Otafest 2012 - 219, 2022 AMV Coordinator
Animethon (2003) - 2020, 2022 AMV Coordinator

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