Welcome to the Holiday Film Contest Rules Page…

Objective:

Create a compelling Holiday-themed film that leverages the power of artificial intelligence.

1. AI-Generated Visuals:

• Mandatory Use of AI: Every shot in the submission must be generated using AI. The AI can be used to create, manipulate, or enhance the visual elements of the film.

• Subject Replacement Tools: Tools like Wonder Studio may be used to generate character movements and replace the subject. But the majority of the frame must be AI-generated.

• Core Visuals: The underlying core visuals and composition of the project must be generated or altered by AI, even when using live-action or digitally produced assets to assist the production.

• Disputes: In case your skills are too good… Curious Refuge has the right to request proof of AI generation. Failure to produce proof may result in your submission being disqualified.

2. Sound:

• Epidemic Sound Music/SFX Requirement: In order to be considered for the prizes, you must create an Epidemic Sound account, and all the music and sound effects used must be from Epidemic. Use the link below to get a 30 day free trial.

• Voice Overs: You are free to use recorded voiceovers, AI-modulate voices, or create AI-generated voices. There is no requirement for the type of voice that must be included.

3. Length and Quantity:

• Maximum Duration: Your film submission must not exceed a duration of 3 minutes. We recommend a minimum of 30 seconds in length.

• Quantity: You may enter the contest with as many films as possible.

4. Genre & Collaboration:

• Thematic Requirement: Your Submission must thematically include at least one Holiday motif (snow, presents, festivities, etc.), but does not necessarily need to be a ‘Holiday’ movie. You are free to have creative interpretation in any genre you prefer. Die-Hard was a holiday movie after all…

• Collaboration: You may collaborate with others to create the film.

5. Submission:

• Deadline: All projects must be submitted by December 6th at 11 AM PST.

• Submission Method: Ensure your project is submitted on time to be considered for the contest.

• Link to Submission: The link to the submission page can be found below.

• Link to Full-Size Project: Please use the submission page to submit your project. If your project exceeds 50 MB simply upload a low-res version and include a link to download the full-size version in the submission form. There is a spot for it on the form page. Emailed submissions will not be accepted.

6. Evaluation:

• Judging: Submissions will be evaluated based on creativity, adherence to the AI usage requirements, creativity, uniqueness, consistency, and overall film impact. Essentially, we’re looking for awesome films showcasing your AI storyteller skills. Make us say ‘Wow’. Each judge will bring their own criteria when judging the film.

• Santa’s Favorite Award: Santa will select his favorite film from the competition. Santa will use audience voting to help him decide on his favorite, but ultimately, his decision is up to him. He does curate the naughty and nice list after all…

• Awards: We will announce the winners of the contest by December 20th, 2023. However, the full announcement may come sooner.

• Points: Each judge will choose a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner. 1st place votes will receive 5 points each, 2nd place will receive 3, and 3rd place will receive 1 point. The total combined points will determine the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.

• Ties: In the event of a tie, Santa will decide the winner.

7. Additional Information:

• Clarifications: For any doubts or clarifications, feel free to contact the contest organizers at hello@curiousrefuge.com. We are very lenient at Curious Refuge. We will not likely disqualify your film on a technicality so long as you are adhering to the core rules for this competition.

• Updates: Stay tuned for updates and additional information regarding the contest.

8. Sharing

• You are encouraged to share your film online on social media channels, YouTube, etc.

• Be sure to tag Curious Refuge and Epidemic Sound in your post.

• Use the hashtag #CuriousRefuge and #EpidemicSound so we can find your submission.

9. Mandatory Title Card

• Your film must conclude with this title card. (Link to Title Card)

• The title card must be on screen for at least 3 seconds.

• You can have video footage playing behind the title card.

• You can transition to the card in any way you want (fades, dissolves, motivated actions, etc.)

• The title card is in a 4K resolution format. Be sure to scale it down to HD if you submit a 1080p project.

Prizes