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After three years at SJ we think finally nailed the sweet spot for how AMV Contest should be held. There some noticeable changes and added things, so lets take a look at them.
1. More time in the time limits: All categories are now at 5 Minutes Maximum. That also means this year the AMV Contest will be longer.
2. New split category, Comedy/Song & Comedy/p00p: This is something that was needed, Comedy/Songs are just for what it says, songs or parody songs are only allowed. Comedy/p00p will be only for AMV Hell style or homemade comedy animations.
3. Larger Prize: This year we upped the anti with the Best AMV Overall will now receive a $75 Gift Certificate to Best Buy (if the winner is international then they will receive an equal value gift)
4. Video Game CGI: both Japanese AND American video game CGI sequences are NOT allowed. (This includes Square Enix games) NOTE: This dose not affect Anime CGI (example: Initial D or Blue Submarine No. 6)
5. H-Fest AMV Contest: We have a new contest added to San Japan, and thats the H-AMV Contest. Rules are very simple for it, but you must be 18+ in order for you to submit and view the contest. Rules for the H-AMV Contest are Here
To view the rest of the smaller changes of the General AMV Contest Rules & Guidelines for SJ:4TW. Click Here
To submit your AMV (and H-AMV) Online submission form is now up. Click Here
All submissions are due by July 29th, 2011
If you have any questions please do not be afraid to ask them here in the forum, PM, or email me at amv@san-japan.org