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ENTRY RULES |
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Only one Party may enter a given commercial or advertisement into a sub-category. It must be agreed in advance between the parties concerned. If a work is entered twice in the same sub-category, ADFEST will accept the first entry submitted.
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Each advertisement constitutes one entry. If entries are the same product relating to more than one advertising campaign, they must be entered separately. Individual teaser ads are not eligible. |
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For New Director Lotus entries, ADFEST requires either Original Media Schedule from media agency or Original Client Endorsement letter in client’s letterhead as proof of authenticity for each entry submission. |
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ADFEST reserves the right to disqualify entries that fail to provide required documentations. Advertisements that have been run purely to make them eligible for competition will be disqualified and the submitting organization may be banned from ADFEST competitions for a period of 3 years. |
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ADFEST Organizer reserves the right to move entries to more appropriate Lotus category or sub-category. |
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Advertising which might offend national or religious sentiments or public taste will not be accepted. |
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ADFEST reserves the right to disqualify inappropriate and offensive entries. |
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ADFEST Organizer reserves the right to disqualify an entry is full payment is not made before judging commences. |
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No refund will be given for wrong entries or disqualified entries. |
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Entry credits CANNOT be revised after 15th February 2013. |
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| ELIGIBILITY |
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New Director Lotus categories are open to Directors throughout Asia and the Pacific, including Australia, New Zealand, and Middle East except ND02: Portfolio Spot, ND05: Short Films by the Fabulous Four where assistant directors are also eligible, and ND06: Film Student, where film school students are eligible.
Note: The directors must be based in the region regardless of where the entry was aired. Works created for clients in the region, but by directors based elsewhere are not eligible. |
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All entries submitted must be one of the first 7 works directed by the Director |
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For ND05: Short Films by the Fabulous Four, the production of the scripts under the theme “Connect the Dots” (if the script is selected, entries must be one of the first 7 works directed by the Director. |
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For ND06: Film School, entries must be part of school projects. |
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All advertising (except ND02: Portfolio Spot, and ND06: Film Student) must have been commercially screened, aired, or launched for the first time between 1st January 2011 and 31st December 2012 (in the past 2 years). |
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All advertising except ND02: Portfolio Spot, ND05: Short Films by the Fabulous Four and ND06: Film Student must have been made within the context of a paying contract with the client. Entries cannot be made without the prior permission of the advertiser/owner of the rights of the commercial or advertisement. |
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Works that have entered ADFEST in the past years are not eligible. |
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Entries which have infringed any of its country of origin's voluntary or regulatory codes of practice are not eligible. It is the responsibility of the entrant to withdraw such work immediately should an infringement arise. |
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| JUDGING |
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| Judging will be done by a panel of industry experts and the procedure overview is as follow: |
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Entries are first shortlisted after the juries’ In/Out votes are tallied from the 1st round. |
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Finalists are voted through discussion of each shortlist. |
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To obtain preliminary scores for finalists, juries independently score each finalist. |
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Winners are voted from the top scoring finalists in a discussion round. |
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The decision of the Juries in all matters related to the awarding of medals will be final and binding. |
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Note:
Interest Voting: At all stages of judging, a jury may not vote or be involved in any discussion on entries submitted by his/her company in his/her own city or on entries submitted by an overseas office for which he/she worked during the time the entries were produced. |
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| Awarding the Lotus Winners |
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The juries will make the final decision on the allocation of Gold, Silver and Bronze Lotus winners |
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If they feel none of the works in a sub-category is a Lotus winner, the juries may not award any
Lotus winner in that sub-category.
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Juries may group single entries constituting the same campaign into a campaign entry, if they see fit, and awards one Lotus award for the campaign. |
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Only ONE Gold can be awarded per each sub-category. |
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A maximum of THREE Lotuses can be awarded in a given sub-category. |
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There is no Grande of New Director Lotus. |
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Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners will receive a Lotus trophy and a certificate. Finalists will be given certificates. All winners including finalists will be included in the ADFEST Award Annual.
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| ADFEST 2012 SPECIAL AWARDS |
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| ADFEST 2012 Special Awards include: |
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Advertising Agency of the Year |
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Interactive Agency of the Year |
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Direct & Promo Agency of the Year |
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Network Agency of the Year |
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Film Production Company of the Year |
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Advertiser of the Year |
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Each entrant's inputs in marked fields of the entry form will be taken as final to count toward the scoring of these special awards. Please make sure the name, spelling (even spacing) of what you enter in the entry submission form is accurate and consistent to ensure all your well-deserved points are awarded.
ADFEST is not responsible for unallocated scores due to typo mistakes or name inconsistencies done on the entrant's part. |
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| ADFEST 2012 Advertising Agency of the Year |
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| Information entered in the "Company Entering" field in the following Lotus categories will be counted for the scoring of ADFEST 2012 Advertising Agency of the Year: |
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Film Lotus |
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Press Lotus |
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Outdoor Lotus |
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Radio Lotus |
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Design Lotus |
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Print Craft Lotus |
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Best Use of Photography/DI |
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Best Use of Illustration |
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Typography |
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Best Use of Typography |
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Art Direction |
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Best Use of Retouching |
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360 Lotus |
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INNOVA Lotus |
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Lotus Roots |
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| Information entered in the "Company Entering" field in the following Lotus will be counted for the scoring of ADFEST 2012 Direct and Promo Agency of the Year: |
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Film Lotus |
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Cyber Lotus |
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| ADFEST 2012 Direct and Promo Agency of the Year |
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| Information entered in the "Company Entering" field in the following Lotus will be counted for the scoring of ADFEST 2012 Direct and Promo Agency of the Year: |
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Direct Lotus |
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Promo Lotus |
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| Information entered in the "Network Agency" field in the following Lotus categories will be counted for the scoring of ADFEST 2012 Network Agency of the Year: |
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Film Lotus |
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Press Lotus |
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Outdoor Lotus |
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Radio Lotus |
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Cyber Lotus |
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Direct Lotus |
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Promo Lotus |
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Design Lotus |
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Print Craft Lotus |
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Best Use of Photography/DI |
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Best Use of Illustration |
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Typography |
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Best Use of Typography |
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Art Direction |
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Best Use of Retouching |
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360 Lotus |
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INNOVA Lotus |
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Lotus Roots |
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| Important: Holding Company CANNOT be entered as Network Agency! |
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| Information entered in the "Film Production Company" field in the following Lotus categories will be counted for the scoring of ADFEST 2012 Film Production Company of the Year, regardless of entrant company: |
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Film Lotus |
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Film Craft Lotus |
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New Director Lotus |
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Outdoor Lotus (if applicable) |
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Direct Lotus (if applicable) |
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Promo Lotus (if applicable) |
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Design Lotus (if applicable) |
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360 Lotus (if applicable) |
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INNOVA Lotus (if applicable) |
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Lotus Roots (if applicable) |
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| ADFEST 2012 Advertiser of the Year |
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The Advertiser of the Year Award is designed to recognise clients who have set themselves apart through the quality of their campaigns or those that have inspired innovative marketing with their products or services.Information entered in the "Advertiser" field in the following Lotus categories will be counted for the scoring of ADFEST 2012 Advertiser of the Year:
This award is nominated by the Festival organisers. |
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| Tallying the Scores |
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All Lotus Categories
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5 points |
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Bronze |
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360 / INNOVA / Lotus Roots |
10 points |
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Silver |
5 points |
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Grande 360 / INNOVA / Lotus Roots |
12 points |
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Gold |
7 points |
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Best |
10 points |
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| CATEGORIES |
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| Required Proof of Legitimacy: | | | Original Media Schedule from media agency or Original Client Endorsement Letter in the client’s letterhead. |
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Commissioned Spot
Eligible works must be works created for clients for the purpose of on-air TV or cinema broadcast, website, email, mobile devices, and other non-broadcast medium such as distribution of DVD |
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Portfolio spot
Works directed for the purpose of building a director’s reel without a client or on-air broadcast. |
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Eligible works must be works created for clients for the purpose of broadcast program, internal promotion, or special event screening. |
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Short Films for ADFEST 2013 by The Fabulous Four
ND05 is a non-entry fee basis. Eligible entrants submit scripts under the theme “Connect the Dots” where only 4 selected scripts will notified for production and shown at ADFEST 2013 at the Fabulous Four session. For more information, refer to the Fabulous Four’s Rules & Regulations or visit http://www.adfest.com/Entries_fabulous.php
*For Fabulous Four information and submission procedure, please see next page. |
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Eligible works must be works created for school projects. |
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| LOTUS ROOTS |
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Lotus Roots
This is an award unique to ADFEST that is awarded to works that embody local values whether in terms of culture, religion, beliefs, traditions, or language. Lotus Roots recognizes works that preserve and celebrate the rich heritage and value of each local culture. |
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ENTRY SUBMISSION |
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| All entry details must be completed online. To submit: |
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Go to www.ADFEST.com, click "Entries" and select "Entry Submission". You will be re-directed to an online entry submission system created by WebEnergy. |
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Select the appropriate Lotus Category and complete the online submission form. |
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Note: An entry can be pended for further revisions and additions of details until you click "Confirm" |
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After you submit your entry details, you can print the Entry Submission and Entry Confirmation from the Entry List |
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If you are uploading your entry, please note that digital files cannot exceed 1GB and your entry submission is not complete until all the required entry, support materials, and payment have been received. |
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If you're submitting your entry via Express (by post), you must attach the Entry Confirmation to your physical entry. |
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Your entry submission is not complete until all the required entry, support materials, and payment have been received. |
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After you have submitted your payment details, the Proforma Invoice will be sent directly to your email and you can also print it out from the Payment Summary page. |
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An Entry Summary containing all your entries submitted can be printed from the Entry Summary page |
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All 4 forms must be submitted with your entries. |
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Note: Your entry is not complete until all required entry and support materials and payment have been received. |
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Important: Carefully check the credits you enter. If the work is a finalist or winner, these credits will be used in all published materials and on the ADFEST website exactly as they appear in the entry form. Any requests for credit changes must be done in writing to Nat@ADFEST.com.
Credit changes are not permitted after 15th February 2013. |
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| DEADLINE |
| FABULOUS FOUR SCRIPT SUBMISSION DEADLINE |
Friday 4th January 2013 |
| ENTRY SUBMISSION DEADLINE |
Friday 11th January 2013 |
| PAYMENT DEADLINE |
Friday 28th February 2013 |
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| The Festival Office in Bangkok must receive all materials, documentation and payment by these dates. |
| *Late submissions will be charged THB 1,000 per entry* |
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ENTRY REQUIREMENT |
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| REQUIRED MATERIALS: ALL CATEGORIES |
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Hi-res Quicktime H264 720 X 576 (DV-PAL) OR 1280 X 720 (HDTV 720p) OR
Hi-res MPEG2 PAL (720 X 576 ratio 4:3 OR ratio 16:9) |
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Sound: Stereo |
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3 seconds black/color bar at the beginning
*Do not include the clock/agency/post house slate in encoding*
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All works must be dubbed or subtitled in English. ADFEST is not accountable for any disadvantage to your entry if translation is not provided.
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Original Media Schedule from Media Agency or Original Client Endorsement Letter in client’s letterhead (if applicable)
IMPORTANT: Your entry will not be shown to the juries if you fail to provide either Original Media Schedule from Media Agency or the Original Client Endorsement Letter in client’s letterhead (if applicable) and must be sent by post only. |
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| REQUIRED MATERIALS: CATEGORY SPECIFIC |
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Script for a 5-minute short film under the theme “Connect the Dots” in word document format
Note: in the header of the word document, please include your full name, production company (if applicable), and city. DO NOT convert the world document to PDF as ADFEST needs to remove Director/Assistant Director’s information before sending to juries. |
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Filled out & signed script submission form, downloadable from http://www.adfest.com/Entries_fabulous.php |
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Script & form must be sent to Nat@ADFEST.com no later than 4 January 2013. |
| For more information on the Fabulous Four, visit http://www.adfest.com/Entries_fabulous.php or contact Nat. |
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Original letter from institution verifying that the film is part of a school project
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| Lotus Roots (LRND) |
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Original Media Schedule from Media Agency or Original Client Endorsement Letter in client’s letterhead (sent by post only)
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Video or written explanation of how the work is culturally relevant
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| English Synopsis |
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Synopsis of the story and/or English script (up to 150 words) |
| English Context Explanation |
| If specific local culture, language, or marketing issues play a role in the commercial, you may include a short context explanation of the spot in English (maximum 150 words) |
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Cultural: National habits or customs, family, business or personal relationships, political issues, local taboos or humor etc. |
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Language: Word games, double-meanings, rhythms, characters with specific local or regional accents, slang etc. |
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Marketing: Is this a launch? Is the brand already a household name? Is there a specific competitive situation? Is it part of a multi-media campaign? etc. |
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You must also send by post or email Nat@ADFEST.com for entry reference:
1. Entry Submission
2. Entry Confirmation
3. Entry Summary
4. Proforma Invoice
5. Proof of Payment (for bank transfer)
6. Receipt (for bank transfer)
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FEE & PAYMENT |
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Per Entry (ND01, ND02, ND03 & ND04) |
9,000.00 |
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ND05: Short Films by the Fabulous Four |
No Entry Fee |
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ND06: Film School |
4,500.00 |
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Lotus Roots |
15,000.00 |
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Due to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, ADFEST 2013 entry fees will be quoted in Thai baht. (All entry fees are inclusive of VAT 7%) |
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For ALL Categories and Lotus Roots submissions, payment must be made by Thursday 28th February 2013. |
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Late submissions are subject to THB1, 000 fees per entry. |
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| PAYMENT |
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| Bank Transfer |
| Payment in Baht, without deductions is due immediately to Payment Method by bank transfer to: |
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Plannova Co., Ltd. |
| Saving A/C number: |
179-403-6879 |
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Bangkok Bank Pcl. |
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Bangchak Branch
2109 Sukhumvit Road, Bangchak, Prakanong, Bangkok 10250 Thailand
Tel: +662 311 3851-2
Fax: +662 311 7501 |
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There is a 250 baht handling fee per transaction made via bank transfer. You must cover all bank charges (all local & overseas charges) or your entry submission may be refused
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Please provide your bank with the following information for the description of payment:
• Pro-forma Invoice No.
• Company Details (Company Name & City)
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Once the payment has been made, please fax or email the proof of payment/bank transfer confirmation to Nat@ADFEST.com or fax at +662 530 9292-3
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| Credit Card (VISA, MASTERCARD & American Express) |
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There is a 3.3% charge for payment with Visa and MasterCard |
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There is a 4% charge for payment with American Express. |
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| TERMS & CONDITIONS |
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Entrant is responsible for all bank charges and fees. ADFEST must receive the full amount as stated in the invoice for the entry submission process to be complete. |
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No refund will be given for wrong, disqualified or withdrawn entries. |
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SENDING ENTRIES |
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Friday 4th January 2013 |
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Mobile Lotus, Integrated Lotus &INNOVA Lotus |
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Friday 18th January 2013 |
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CHECKLISTS
The following instructions must be strictly adhered to. Failure to do so may involve disqualification and/or loss of materials.
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Entry Submission |
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Entry Confirmation |
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Entry Summary Form |
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Proforma Invoice |
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Proof of Payment (If applicable) |
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Receipt (If applicable) |
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Media Schedule or a Client Endorsement Letter
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Commercial Invoice marked: “Festival Material – NO COMMERCIAL VALUE: Customs Tariff No. 8524.53” for film based material and No. 49111.91 for printed based material affixed to the parcel. |
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Script |
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Synopsis |
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Audio-visual presentation |
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It is the entrant's responsibility to guarantee arrival of his/her shipment at ADFEST Office and to cover fully all courier, mailing and insurance costs and any import duties where applicable, in advance, up to and including arrival at ADFEST Office. |
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ADFEST Organizer cannot accept responsibility for non-presentation at ADFEST of materials received in Bangkok after 25th January 2013 |
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| SENDING OF ENTRIES |
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Plannova Co., Ltd.
c/o ADFEST
1537 Town In Town 3/1
Srivara Road, Plubpla,
Wangthonglang, Bangkok
10310, Thailand
Tel: +662 530 9300
Fax:+662 530 9292
+662 530 9293 |
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| CONTACT |
| For more information, please contact: |
| Nat Luevarapong |
Entry Manager
Tel: +662 530 9300 ext. 23
Fax: +662 530 9292-3
Mobile: +6687 711 6903
Email: Nat@ADFEST.com |
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TREATMENT AND PUBLICATION OF ENTRIES & MISCELLANEOUS |
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In order to promote the ADFEST, each entrant authorizes ADFEST Organizer to show his/her advertising materials without charge at public or private presentations, at such time and place and as often as ADFEST Organizer sees fit. In addition, each entrant undertakes to allowing the lending or selling by ADFEST Organizer of the entries to any interested public or private organization with a view to promoting The ADFEST, either directly or indirectly. If any materials have copyright or licensing concerns for which the material cannot be shown after the festival e.g. on website or promotional activities, entrants must remark these constraints when submitting their entries. |
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Each entrant agrees not to hold ADFEST Organizer responsible for any claims made against them by reason of any presentation set out in Clause 2 or the publication of any collection as set out in Clause 4. |
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Winners have the right to use any award given to them for promotional purposes on condition that this is correctly described. |
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Each entrant accepts full responsibility in respect of the quality of videotape entries and discharges ADFEST Organizer from any responsibility in respect of third parties. |
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All entrants must strictly observe the Entry Rules and Regulations. Completion of the summary of entries form will imply full acceptance by each entrant of ADFEST Rules. Non-compliance with any of the Entry Rules and Regulations will result in the automatic disqualification of the entry. |
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The decisions of ADFEST Organizer in all matters relating to the ADFEST 2013 shall be final and binding. |
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NEW DIRECTOR LOTUS
