Entrants may enter the Competition at www.spongebobsquareshorts.com (the “Competition Site”), by submitting one original (1) short film, not exceeding three (3) minutes in length and meeting the technical requirements set forth below. The short film must celebrate SpongeBob SquarePants and reflect the quirky style and concept of the characters. Entries should be themed around SpongeBob (and/or his world and co-inhabitants), but he does not have to be the central character. The films can come in any form – live action, animation, etc – using whatever technology preferred (e.g., film, video, animation, Claymation, etc). To enter, entrants must visit the Competition Site during the Competition Period (as defined below) and follow the on-screen instructions to upload their short film and transcript and complete an official entry form, including agreeing to the terms of the User Generated Content Submission Agreement (“Submission Release”) found on the Competition Site. The short film together with the transcript, Submission Release and official entry form shall be collectively referred to as the “Entry.” Entrants are responsible for funding their own work, and any filmmakers under age 18 are required to obtain parental permission and supervision in the making of their work. Entries must be original and should not be, resemble or contain any footage, music or storylines from any episode of the SpongeBob SquarePants television series. Entry is permitted in either English or other local official language and a transcript must be provided. All Entries will be translated and judged in English and entrants accept and understand that the Promoter will control such translations and translations will not be open to review or challenge. The winning Entry will be chosen based 40% on the creativity and originality, 30% best incorporation of SpongeBob’s attributes, and 30% overall appeal (together the “Judging Criteria”), as determined by the Promoter in its sole discretion. Entrants may not include any music in an Entry except for the pre-approved music provided by Promoter on the Competition Site which may be shortened, but may not be altered, and the title and duration of which must be recorded on the Official Entry Form. Use of any unauthorized music may result in disqualification of an Entry, in Promoter’s sole discretion. Use of the music on the Competition Site is for the exclusive use of individuals to create Entries for the Competition. All other uses of the music on the Competition Site are prohibited and can constitute copyright infringement.
The Winner shall receive a trip for him/herself and up to three (3) guests, (the “Guests”) to Los Angeles, California, on a date to be determined in Promoter’s sole discretion, between 1 August, 2013 and 30 September 2013, as set forth below. The “Grand Prize” consists of:
(1) Round-trip economy class flights to Los Angeles, California for the Winner and up to 3 Guests from the major metropolitan area with an airport that is nearest to the Winner’s home address as set forth in the entry;
Entrants may enter the Competition at www.spongebobsquareshorts.com (the “Competition Site”), by submitting one original (1) short film, not exceeding three (3) minutes in length and meeting the technical requirements set forth below. The short film must celebrate SpongeBob SquarePants and reflect the quirky style and concept of the characters. Entries should be themed around SpongeBob (and/or his world and co-inhabitants), but he does not have to be the central character. The films can come in any form – live action, animation, etc – using whatever technology preferred (e.g., film, video, animation, Claymation, etc). To enter, entrants must visit the Competition Site during the Competition Period (as defined below) and follow the on-screen instructions to upload their short film and transcript and complete an official entry form, including agreeing to the terms of the User Generated Content Submission Agreement (“Submission Release”) found on the Competition Site. The short film together with the transcript, Submission Release and official entry form shall be collectively referred to as the “Entry.” Entrants are responsible for funding their own work, and any filmmakers under age 18 are required to obtain parental permission and supervision in the making of their work. Entries must be original and should not be, resemble or contain any footage, music or storylines from any episode of the SpongeBob SquarePants television series. Entry is permitted in either English or other local official language and a transcript must be provided. All Entries will be translated and judged in English and entrants accept and understand that the Promoter will control such translations and translations will not be open to review or challenge. The winning Entry will be chosen based 40% on the creativity and originality, 30% best incorporation of SpongeBob’s attributes, and 30% overall appeal (together the “Judging Criteria”), as determined by the Promoter in its sole discretion. Entrants may not include any music in an Entry except for the pre-approved music provided by Promoter on the Competition Site which may be shortened, but may not be altered, and the title and duration of which must be recorded on the Official Entry Form. Use of any unauthorized music may result in disqualification of an Entry, in Promoter’s sole discretion. Use of the music on the Competition Site is for the exclusive use of individuals to create Entries for the Competition. All other uses of the music on the Competition Site are prohibited and can constitute copyright infringement.
The Winner shall receive a trip for him/herself and up to three (3) guests, (the “Guests”) to Los Angeles, California, on a date to be determined in Promoter’s sole discretion, between 1 August, 2013 and 30 September 2013, as set forth below. The “Grand Prize” consists of:
(1) Round-trip economy class flights to Los Angeles, California for the Winner and up to 3 Guests from the major metropolitan area with an airport that is nearest to the Winner’s home address as set forth in the entry;
(2) Two (2) nights’ standard hotel accommodation for Winner and Guests, quadruple occupancy, at a hotel of Promoter’s choice located in Los Angeles, California (the “LA Accommodation”);
(3) Transfers for Winner and Guests between the airport in Los Angeles California and the LA Accommodation, and the Event;
(4) $2,500 in pre-paid credit-cards or cash for the Winner only. Pre-paid credit cards are subject to separate terms and conditions as specified by issuers.
(5) Admission for 4 to the SpongeBob SquareShorts screening event (the “Event”). Tickets to the Event are subject to certain terms and conditions as specified thereon. Seat locations will be determined by Promoter. Winner and Guests must comply with all venue rules and regulations. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of such portion of the Prize. In the event that Promoter is unable to provide tickets or admission to the Event, no compensation or substitution will be provided in lieu thereof; however, the remainder of the Prize package will be awarded and Promoter will have no further obligation to Winner or Guests.
Approximate retail value of the Grand Prize is between six thousand US Dollars ($6,000.00) and eight thousand ($8,000.00) Dollars, depending on where Winner is resident.
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