Participation in the 2018 Jackson Hole Science Media Awards implies full acceptance of the following Terms and Conditions:
Eligibility
Entries for the 2018 Science Media Competition are invited from media producers from around the world. Media submitted may be of any length, may originate in any format (including animation, CGI, etc.) and be fictional or non-fictional. Motion picture programs must have mixed (mono/stereo) audio track on both channels, must be an English version (dubbed or subtitled), and programs with visible time-code will not be accepted.
Entries must be completed between June 1, 2016 and May 31st, 2018, both previously released and not yet premiered programs may enter.
Rights & Releases
The Jackson Hole Science Media Awards reserves the right to screen entries online for preliminary judges via secured, private, password protected viewing links throughout the judging process.
The Jackson Hole Science Media Awards reserves the right to use portions of the media submitted to the film competition for promotional purposes.
JHSMA reserves the right to screen and display submissions at festival conferences/events, and to include submissions in retrospective programs at future Wildlife Film Festival and Science Media conferences.
The Jackson Hole Science Media Awards reserves the right to screen entries online for registered 2018 Jackson Hole Science Media Summit delegates only via secured, private, password protected viewing links for up to four months after the 2018 Jackson Hole Science Media Summit.
No fees are paid for media selected to screen or be displayed in the events described above.
Archival
JHSMA reserves the right to copy media submitted to the competition, a digital copy may be archived in the Festival’s Video Library (for archival, reference, and with proper permission, educational and screening purposes). JHSMA reserves the right to archive in perpetuity a copy of all category finalists.
Should an entry be selected as a category finalist; a high-quality master will be needed for potential screening during the Science Media Summit (High Definition files on an external drive are preferred).
JHSMA may invite programs, with express permission from the filmmaker and/or rights holder, to be showcased at educational, free-to-the-public events and to be featured in Best of Festival screening tours, to be held in public venues around the world.
Festival Tour
All entries into the Jackson Hole Science Media Awards are eligible for inclusion in the Jackson Hole WILD On Tour catalog. The goal of Jackson Hole WILD On Tour is to share the best wildlife, nature & science films from our competitions with a larger audience, connecting more people to the natural world through media.
By agreeing to be included in the Jackson Hole WILD On Tour catalog, entrants agree that information about their program and private previews of the program will be made available to individuals that are planning screenings. Should an entry be chosen from the catalog, permission for public screening events will be obtained on a case by case basis. Royalties will not be paid for free, educational screenings. Royalties for ticketed screenings will be paid according to the scale below:
Royalty Pricing Structure (For Ticketed Screenings only):
$100 | 65 mins +
$75 | 15 - 64 mins
$35 | 5 - 15 mins
$15 | Less than 5 mins
Tour royalties are paid out twice per year. If you would like, you may donate any royalties back to Jackson Hole WILD, for future education & outreach.
For more information about the tour, click HERE or contact melanie@jhfestival.org
Inclusion in Jackson Hole WILD On Tour is optional and not required for entry.
Shipping Details
Entrants are responsible for shipping charges and insurance for submitting entry materials. All materials related to submissions will be retained by JHSMA unless otherwise requested. Those who request the return of materials are responsible for return shipping costs and customs clearances to return destinations. Every effort is made to protect materials in the possession of the JHSMA, however JHSMA cannot be held liable for accidentally lost or damaged materials.
Certification of Entrant
The media competition submitter must certify that the media being entered into competition is/are not subject to any litigation, nor is any litigation threatened. Also, he/she must understand that participation in the Jackson Hole Science Media Awards implies full acceptance of the above terms and conditions.
Eligibility
Entries for the 2018 Science Media Competition are invited from media producers from around the world. Media submitted may be of any length, may originate in any format (including animation, CGI, etc.) and be fictional or non-fictional. Motion picture programs must have mixed (mono/stereo) audio track on both channels, must be an English version (dubbed or subtitled), and programs with visible time-code will not be accepted.
Entries must be completed between June 1, 2016 and May 31st, 2018, both previously released and not yet premiered programs may enter.
Rights & Releases
The Jackson Hole Science Media Awards reserves the right to screen entries online for preliminary judges via secured, private, password protected viewing links throughout the judging process.
The Jackson Hole Science Media Awards reserves the right to use portions of the media submitted to the film competition for promotional purposes.
JHSMA reserves the right to screen and display submissions at festival conferences/events, and to include submissions in retrospective programs at future Wildlife Film Festival and Science Media conferences.
The Jackson Hole Science Media Awards reserves the right to screen entries online for registered 2018 Jackson Hole Science Media Summit delegates only via secured, private, password protected viewing links for up to four months after the 2018 Jackson Hole Science Media Summit.
No fees are paid for media selected to screen or be displayed in the events described above.
Archival
JHSMA reserves the right to copy media submitted to the competition, a digital copy may be archived in the Festival’s Video Library (for archival, reference, and with proper permission, educational and screening purposes). JHSMA reserves the right to archive in perpetuity a copy of all category finalists.
Should an entry be selected as a category finalist; a high-quality master will be needed for potential screening during the Science Media Summit (High Definition files on an external drive are preferred).
JHSMA may invite programs, with express permission from the filmmaker and/or rights holder, to be showcased at educational, free-to-the-public events and to be featured in Best of Festival screening tours, to be held in public venues around the world.
Festival Tour
All entries into the Jackson Hole Science Media Awards are eligible for inclusion in the Jackson Hole WILD On Tour catalog. The goal of Jackson Hole WILD On Tour is to share the best wildlife, nature & science films from our competitions with a larger audience, connecting more people to the natural world through media.
By agreeing to be included in the Jackson Hole WILD On Tour catalog, entrants agree that information about their program and private previews of the program will be made available to individuals that are planning screenings. Should an entry be chosen from the catalog, permission for public screening events will be obtained on a case by case basis. Royalties will not be paid for free, educational screenings. Royalties for ticketed screenings will be paid according to the scale below:
Royalty Pricing Structure (For Ticketed Screenings only):
$100 | 65 mins +
$75 | 15 - 64 mins
$35 | 5 - 15 mins
$15 | Less than 5 mins
Tour royalties are paid out twice per year. If you would like, you may donate any royalties back to Jackson Hole WILD, for future education & outreach.
For more information about the tour, click HERE or contact melanie@jhfestival.org
Inclusion in Jackson Hole WILD On Tour is optional and not required for entry.
Shipping Details
Entrants are responsible for shipping charges and insurance for submitting entry materials. All materials related to submissions will be retained by JHSMA unless otherwise requested. Those who request the return of materials are responsible for return shipping costs and customs clearances to return destinations. Every effort is made to protect materials in the possession of the JHSMA, however JHSMA cannot be held liable for accidentally lost or damaged materials.
Certification of Entrant
The media competition submitter must certify that the media being entered into competition is/are not subject to any litigation, nor is any litigation threatened. Also, he/she must understand that participation in the Jackson Hole Science Media Awards implies full acceptance of the above terms and conditions.