Earth Vision Awards

EARTH VISION-A VISUAL FORUM TO THINK ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH MOVING IMAGES AND THE OLDEST INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAl FILM FESTIVAL IN ASIA

EARTH VISION - Tokyo Global Environmental Film Festival- has been held annually in Tokyo since 1992 to understand our environment better through moving images.

Each year, nominated films from all over the world are screened in Tokyo during the festival.

* Please read regulations for detailed information before you apply.

[Theme and Eligibility]

Any theme related to global environmental issues is acceptable.

Entrants must live in Asia, Oceania or Polynesia.

Entry films must have been created for children. Entrants from any country in any region are accepted.

*Entrants may submit entries to both categories.

[How to Apply]
Submit the DVD along with an entry form (You can download it from our website and fill out the form) in a CD and its print-outs, two copies of the script with complete dialogue and narration of the film (in English or Japanese) and still pictures of at least two different scenes from the entry film. (Please read regulations for detailed information about entry)


[Deadline]

September 15, Wed., 2010

[Selections Open to the Public]
Date: October 2010 (Planned)
Venue: Eco Gallery Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Date: November 2010 (Planned)
Venue: Eco Gallery Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
*The Main Festival
Date: Friday 4 to Sunday 6 March 2011
Venue: Yotsuya Kumin Hall, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan

[Prize]

EARTH VISION Grand Prize (one award)……400,000 yen
Jurors’ Special Prize (one award)…… 100,000 yen
EARTH VISION Award……Memorabilia



Children EARTH VISION Grand Prize (one award)……100,000 yen
Children EARTH VISION Award……Memorabilia
[Please send your entry to]

EARTH VISION Committee
c/o Global Environmental Forum, 3F Narita Bldg.
3-43-16 Hongou, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033 Japan
Tel: +81-3-5802-0525 Fax: +81-3-5802-0575 E-mail: mail
&
1. Title

EARTH VISION -The 19th Tokyo Global Environmental Film Festival

2. Purpose
Enhance understanding of the global environmental issues through excellent moving image, and provide more people with opportunities to take action to achieve harmonious coexistence with nature and sustainable development.

3. Host

EARTH VISION Organization (c/o Global Environmental Forum)

4. Head Office

EARTH VISION Committee

5. Schedule

Friday 4 to Sunday 6 March 2011

6. Festival Concept

Official entries, chosen by public invitation, from Asia, Oceania and Polynesia will be screened in Environmental Film.

Official entries, chosen by public invitation, from all over the world will be screened.

7. Eligibility

Films which satisfy the following conditions are eligible for entry:

1. (1) Filmmakers should reside in Asia, Oceania or Polynesia (however, any nationality is eligible). Amateur films are also invited. No limits on the year of film completion.
2. (2) Entries must be related to global environmental issues reflecting the purpose of EARTH VISION.
3. (3) All entries may not have previously been submitted to and/or awarded by EARTH VISION. Multiple entries are invited; however, a separate entry form must be submitted for each entry. Photocopies of an entry form can be made.
(4) When using copyrighted works such as music and moving image in a film, entrants must complete required licensing procedures before submitting the film. If an award winner is later found not to obtain the copyright owner’ s permission, its award may be canceled. The host assumes no responsibility for any problems.
4.

1. (1) Entries must have been created for children on the theme of global environmental issues reflecting the purpose of EARTH VISION. ). Amateur films are also invited.
2. (2) No limits are placed on the location and nationality of filmmakers and on the year of film completion. Entries that have previously been submitted to and/or awarded by EARTH VISION are not accepted. Multiple entries are invited: however, a separate entry form must be submitted for each entry. Photocopies of an entry form can be made.
(3) When using copyrighted works such as music and moving image in a film, entrants must complete required licensing procedures before submitting the film. If an award winner is later found not to obtain the copyright owner’s permission, its award may be canceled. The host assumes no responsibility for any problems.

8. Application Procedures
(1) Entry Fee

Free
(2) Entry Films

Entrants should submit the DVD along with an entry form (You can download the form from our website and fill out the form) in a CD, its print-outs and the followings:

1. a. Two copies of the script with complete dialogue and narration of the film (in English and/or Japanese).
2. b. Two still pictures of at least two different scenes from the entry film. (in CD)

(3) Shipping Costs
All shipping costs must be borne by the entrant.

(4) Address
Entry forms, DVDs and any other materials should be sent to the EARTH VISION Committee.


(5) Entry Deadline
Entry tapes and entry forms must arrive at the EARTH VISION Committee on or before September 15.Wed, 2010.

(6) Right to Retain Entries
Entry DVDs and other submitted materials (listed above) will not be returned to the entrants but will be retained by the host. Host guarantees that these will be used only for reviewing and promotional purposes.

(7) Responsibility

The host will not be responsible for any damage to or the loss of any entry materials prior to its arrival at the EARTH VISION Committee.

9.  Method of Selection

(1) First Selection
The Secretariat Judging Committee will select films which will undergo selection in the Second Selection.

(2) Notification of the Results of the First Selection
Results of the First Selection will be notified to entrants on or before Friday 31 December 2010.

(3) Second Selection
From those selected by the Secretariat Judging Committee, EARTH VISION awards-winning films will be chosen by the Second Selection Judging Committee.

(4) Notification to EARTH VISION Awards-Winning Filmmakers
Results of EARTH VISION awards-winning films will be reported to entrants on or before  

Monday 28 February, 2011.

(5) Screening and Judging of EARTH VISION Awards-Winning Films
All the EARTH VISION Awards-winning films will be screened for judging at the festival on Friday 4 to Sunday 6 March 2011. Outstanding works will receive EARTH VISION Grand Prize and Jurors’ Special Prize.

(1) First Selection
The Secretariat Judging Committee will select films which will undergo selection in the Second Selection.

(2) Notification of the Results of the First Selection
Results of the First Selection will be notified to entrants on or before Friday 31 December 2010.

(3) Second Selection
From those selected by the Secretariat Judging Committee, Children EARTH VISION Grand Prize and Children EARTH VISION awards-winning films will be chosen by the Second Selection Judging Committee.

(4) Notification to Children EARTH VISION Grand Prize and Children EARTH VISION Awards-Winning Filmmakers
Results of Children EARTH VISION Grand Prize and Children EARTH VISION awards will be reported to entrants on or before Monday February, 2011.

(5) Screening of Children EARTH VISION Grand Prize and Children EARTH VISION Awards-Winning Films
All the Children EARTH VISION Grand Prize and the Children EARTH VISION awards-winning Films will be screened for from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 March 2011.


10. Films for Screening

(1) Requirements for Films
Films/tapes which have been selected for the festival must be the master tape or a new print taken from the original. Entrants must give their consent to the following:

1. a. Subtitles or voice-over may be added to films where deemed necessary or appropriate by the host.
b. The Host may edit any film to be screened by taking still pictures or film footage of three minutes or less for promotion purposes.
c. All films/tapes and related materials must be insured by the entrant against any damage or loss which may occur during shipment or in the course of the festival.


(2) Costs
The following costs must be borne by the entrant:

1. a. Cost of printing a film or duplication of a tape, and shipping.
b. In order to make Japanese and/or English versions of a film for the screening and judging of nominated films, the host will require entrants to provide clean pictures with M&E track for a video tape, or a new print for a film. Shipping costs of these materials will be borne by the entrants as well. Custom clearance fees will be covered by the host.

(3) Return of Screened Entries
After screening, all films/tapes will be returned by Thursday 30 June 2011. Return shipping costs will be borne by the host.

11. Jurors
Judging Committee will consist of jurors appointed by the host.

12. Awards
Outstanding films will receive the following prizes:

EARTH VISION Grand Prize (one award)……400,000 yen
Jurors’ Special Prize (one award)…… 100,000 yen
EARTH VISION Award……Memorabilia



Children EARTH VISION Grand Prize (one award)……100,000 yen
Children EARTH VISION Award……Memorabilia


13. "Best of EARTH VISION"
Upon conclusion of this festival and with the agreement of entrants, the EARTH VISION Committee may screen all submitted films as part of the "Best of EARTH VISION" program at various locations in Japan and other countries for environmental education.

14. Validity
The Japanese language version of this document takes precedence over all other versions. Entrants in this festival shall agree to abide by the conditions outlined in this document. The host may revise the conditions contained in this document when deemed necessary.


Host
EARTH VISION Organization (c/o Global Environmental Forum)

Co-organizer (to be determined)
Shinjuku City Shinjuku Environmental Activity Network

Sponsor (to be determined)
Japan Arts Fund
Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.
Shogakukan, Inc.  Shimizu Corp.  Nomura Co., Ltd.  Sony PCL Inc. Tokyo Inshokan Printing Co., Ltd   Energy Advance Co., Ltd Iwasaki Gakuen
Urban Communications, Inc.

Cooperation (to be determined)
Ministry of the Environment Agency for Cultural Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry  Tokyo Metropolitan Government  Japan Junior Chamber, Inc.  Japan Broadcasting Corporation 
National Association of Commercial Broadcasters in Japan 
The Japan Foundation  The Japan Gas Association


Support (to be determined)

Ecomove International (Germany) Television Trust for the Environment (UK)
Television for Education - Asia Pacific (Sri Lanka) Shinjuku Public Relation Community  Japanese Forum of Environmental Journalists   National Recreation Association of Japan  Wild Bird Society of Japan  Nature Conservation Society of Japan  WWF Japan  The Japan Environmental Education Forum  Japan Ecology Foundation  Japan Youth Ecology League  Japan Association for the Promotion of Creative Events  Japan Association of Cultural Film Producers, Inc.  Association of All Japan TV Program Production Companies  All Japan Radio & Television Commercial Confederation   Japan Ad. Contents Production Companies Association  Motion Picture and Television Engineerings Society of Japan, Inc.  Motion Picture Producers Association of Japan Japan Science Foundation  Soundscape Association of Japan  TVE Japan

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Contact detail: festival@earth-vision.jp
Moreinfo: http://www.earth-vision.jp/english

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