ASIFA International Animation Day (IAD) 2012 Awards of Excellence Film Submission This year’s preparations for IAD 2012 are in full swing. It is going to be yet another week of fun packed activities, sessions, workshops and more!!! We are proud to announce the annual ASIFA India Awards of Excellence as a part of International Animation Day celebration in October 2012. Competition is open for Animated and VFX films from around the world as well as India. REGULATIONS FOR SUBMISSIONS ARE: 1.Objectives ASIFA India Awards of Excellence have been setup to recognize and celebrate the best in the art of Animation. Awards of Excellence is organized by ASIFA India. 2. Entry Requirements Films must have been completed between the time span of October ‘11 to September ‘12. The competition is open for all Animated and VFX films. Submitting films is free of charge. 3. Deadline Deadline of receiving entries:30th September 2012 4. Submission All participants must fill the Online Entry Form. Click Here for Entry Form The following material has to be sent together with each submitted film: 1) A PAL/NTSC playable DVD (1 film per dvd). PAL DVD preferred. 2) At least 1 still photo from the film. ASIFA India will not return the submitted materials. 3) A sheet of paper stating the Name and Director of the Film 5. Selection The sender will be notified of the selection results by a specific date. (Date to be announced soon). 6.Shipping Procedures The expenses of sending the Film will be paid by the sender. Preview/ Screening copies will not be returned. The DVDs must be sent by 30th September 2012 to the following address: ASIFA India, C/o Rhythm & Hues Studios India Pvt Ltd, The V, Vega Block, 11th Floor, Left Wing, Plot No – 17 Software Units Layout, HITEC City Madhapur, Hyderabad – 500 081 India Phone:  +91 40 40334567 COMPETITION CATEGORIES: Following are the categories available for submission to competition this year: 1. Student Films 3D Animated / 2D Animated / Stop Motion / Vfx (Films made by animation students in further and higher education) 2. Professional Films – Animated / VFX Short Films / Commercials / TV Episodes / Feature Films (Films made by professional animators and studios)

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