Agenda

The Second Annual Great Canadian Commercial Contest is in Summer, 2008. The contest weekend is structured as follows:

MEET: 7 p.m. Friday evening, at designated meeting spot. Filmmakers will receive the complete rules, a briefing, the client information needed to craft your commercial, and possibly a surprise or two!

MAKE THE COMMERCIAL: 8 p.m. Friday to 8 p.m. Sunday.

TRANSFER THE COMMERCIAL: from your editing device onto one mini DV tape.

LABEL TAPE BOXES and/or cassettes clearly with the names of your client and your finished project, the names of the individual members of your group, a contact phone number, and a one-line synopsis for the screening schedule.

COMPLETE ALL PAPERWORK from your Producers Workbook (provided to you before the contest launch). This includes details of any music and/or media you use, background performer details, music/media license agreements and depiction waivers.

DROP OFF THE TAPE: Drop off the mini-DV tape and all relevant paperwork to the drop off venue, anytime before 8 p.m. Sunday.

POST-CONTEST:

RECEPTION: Exclusive to participants in the event, the reception provides filmmakers with an opportunity to socialize, network, and discuss the success stories and horror stories they encountered during the contest.

SCREENING: Films, food, drinks, door prizes, and much more. A panel of industry judges will determine the top films, which will be screened again and awarded prizes later that evening. Venue TBA.

Advance tickets for the venue TBA.

Good Luck!