Entry number

This the 6 digit invoice/entry number you received when you registered your entry.

You will also need this to name your media file

Category 

Read the category definitions carefully as they are refined each year.

Production title

Please type the title as it will appear in the program –  use capital letters to start the main words. 

Naming syntax

Music video format — Artist Name: Song Title

TV program/series — Series Name: S1 Ep2 Episode Title 

Commercials/Corp — Brand Name: Title

Aspect ratio

Drop down list

Release channel

First or main release channel/platform. 

For student films put either 'course work', or the public release platform. 

Release date

Check the time period eligibility and in particular show the month and year of release/ public showing. If you are not sure of the exact date, enter the last day of the month of release. 

Camera and lenses

This is a brief description to help the judges assess your achievement.

Highlight clip time code

HH:MM:SS.   Do not include frames. This is to assist judges finding your highlight clip and see your best work. It works in conjunction with the description below. 

With entries under 60 sec enter 00:00:01  With all other productions the time code identifies the clip to be shown if you win. 

For hours our convention is to start at 00.   

Highlight clip description

This tells the judges what to look for, what you think is your best work, and if you win, where to find the clip you would like to see on the big screen. Example: “Father argues with son”

Not necessary for commercials, music videos, corporate and other short form productions.

Credits acknowledgement

If you were responsible for the entire shoot answer "n/a"

The judges are well aware that many productions have large collaborative crews and it is not necessary to credit all those individuals, except where they operated independently as special or 2^nd unit DPs as outlined below..

Acknowledge contribution from others in a form the judges can easily assess while viewing. Specific sequences may include an approximate timecode reference or a more general description may be appropriate. 

For example: ‘Aerial DP Jane Doe shot all the flying sequences,’ or ‘except for CUs fight sequence at 5:30 minutes was shot by second unit DP John Doe.’ 

For the second unit and specialised category acknowledge that the principal DP is comfortable with your entry as they may also enter the production in another category.

CGI and AI

Describe the CGI components (if any). This may be specific sequences described similar to the section above or a more general description. 

Example: "All the ghosts are CGI"

If your shoot was heavy on AI or CGI you may be able to enter it in the Technology and Innovation category.

Notes for judges

This is a free format where you can leave brief notes that will assist judges in assessing your achievements.  

Example: “We had one hour to complete the sequence in the hanger before the plane was removed.”

Eligibility for the Al Guildford Emerging Cinematographer Award

Answer yes or no.

This award is for emerging cinematographers who have been professional cinematographers for less than 5 years.  This will be verified.  Cinematographer members, accredited members, life members, and previous winners are not eligible for this award.

Media files - important!

Access links

If media files are not available for upload, links to YouTube Netflix, Disney, Neon or Apple can be supplied as a last resort. Do not supply link to free services as they have advertisements and screen clutter.