37th ASC Awards - Documentary Award Category
DEADLINES
•Documentary Submissions open SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
•Documentary Submissions close NOVEMBER 4, 2022
For questions regarding rules of entry, please contact Delphine@theasc.com
For questions regarding the FilmFreeway submission process please contact Sal@theasc.com
**RULES OF ENTRY**
PLEASE READ THE RULES OF ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS CAREFULLY. FAILURE TO MEET ANY OF THE RULES OR REQUIREMENTS MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION ALL RULES, ELIGIBILITY, AND DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
RULES OF ELIGIBILITY:
1. Documentary film of 30 minutes or longer
2. A single episode of a documentary series of at least 30 minutes in length
3. Must have had a commercial theatrical release, been broadcast or streamed, or played at a major film festival between JANUARY 1, 2022 and NOVEMBER 20, 2022
4. No more than two (2) primary credited director(s) of photography or cinematographer(s)
5. Cinematographers credited under “Additional Photography”, or “Additional Cinematographers” are not eligible for submission
6. Multiple episodes of the same series with different directors of photography/cinematographers may be submitted separately, i.e., one series episode per director(s) of photography per entry
7. Cinematographers may submit multiple entries provided each submission represents distinctly different film or series titles
8. No more than 25% of the documentary may be archival footage, or footage from another source that isn’t the credited cinematographer(s). This includes historical footage, stock footage, news footage, third-party footage, footage captured by the subjects, etc.
9. No more than 25% of the documentary may be recreated footage. Recreated footage in which the filmmakers have full “scripted” control over the environment with “performers” (actual subjects or actor portrayals) and full control over lighting, takes and re-takes, sound, camera setups, location, set dressing, etc. – does not qualify for documentary cinematography as it borders into scripted narrative.
10. Reality television is ineligible for consideration. This includes contest-driven or competition programming and programming following the life or work of select individuals intended primarily for entertainment rather than to be informative on a particular subject. Also excluded are variety, news, broadcast sports and talk shows.
REQUIREMENTS
1. One entry per film/series per cinematographer(s)
2. $200 fee per Documentary entry
3. Entries must include:
a. Downloadable link of, or reasonable access to the complete film or full episode
b. 5–7-minute continuous segment representing the best cinematographic selection of the submission. This segment must be a whole portion, in continuity, and may not be a montage or edited in any way
c. Uploaded 5-7-minute excerpt on HD data file to FilmFreeway
•H264 or H265 1920x1080 at 23.98 or 24 fps total runtime between 5 – 7 minutes
•Please label as NameofProject_Cinematographer(s)LastName(s)
d. Cinematographer(s) credit as they appear on screen
e. The dates and location of the theatrical qualifying run, broadcast, or film festival
4. Do not include title sequences featuring the director of photography's name
5. Entries must be submitted with their original sound accompaniment
6. Personal head shot (will be used on screen in the event of a nomination)
DEADLINES
•Documentary Submissions open SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
•Documentary Submissions close NOVEMBER 4, 2022
FAILURE TO MEET ANY OF THE ABOVE CRITERIA & REQUIREMENTS MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION
THE ASC SHALL RESOLVE ALL QUESTIONS OF ELIGIBILITY AND RULES AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DECLARE ANY SUBMISSION INELIGIBLE
NO REFUNDS
*How to Submit*
1. Read the Rules of Entry
2. Select "Add Project"
3. Enter "Project Title"
4. Click "Save Project"
5. Return to the ASC Documentary Award Submission page
6. Click "Submit Now"
7. Fill out the required fields and "Save"
8. Process Payment
For questions regarding rules of entry, please contact Delphine@theasc.com
For questions regarding the FilmFreeway submission process please contact Sal@theasc.com