3. Length of Entries

• Entries can be as short as 10 seconds and up to 15 minutes in length.
• Any title screens, logos, credits, or introductions before and/or after the actual video will count toward the 15 minute maximum limit.

4. Submission Deadline

• The deadline for all submissions is April 13, 2012, 5:00 PM CST. All entries must be in our hands on that date.
• Late entries are ineligible for the contest.

5. Format of Submissions

• Submissions must be playable on a standard DVD player. (At this time, we cannot accept HD-DVD or Blu-Ray discs. We apologize for any inconvenience.)
• You must send (2) Copies on DVD of each film submitted.
• Submissions will not be returned.
• Films must be completely edited and in final form. Unfinished films will not be accepted. We will, however, accept trailers or teasers in their completed form.
• Format must be DVD, region 1.
• The submission DVD must contain only the film and set to automatically play when the disc is inserted in a player. Please do not include any DVD menus, extras, special features, etc.We reserve the right to reject films that do not meet this criteria as it helps speed up the judging process.

6. Submission Instructions

• Complete a copy of the entry form.
• DVDs must be LABELED with your film's title, the entrant's name, and email address.
• Mail (2) Submission DVDs to: Superman Celebration Fan Film Competition c/o Metropolis Chamber of Commerce∙ 607 Market Street ∙ Metropolis, IL 62960.
• You will receive an email notice when your entry is received. Make sure your e-mail address is on the entry form.
• All films must be accompanied by an official Superman Celebration Fan Film Contest entry form. Remember: Each film submitted must have its own individual submission form.

7. Judging

• The staff and associates of TCB Video Productions will judge all submissions.
• First, second, and third-place prizes will be awarded at a ceremony following the presentation of all fan-films selected to be screened at Superman Celebration.
• Judging will be based upon criteria set in place by the TCB Video Productions judges. The films are judged on a 100-point scale for each of the following categories: Script/Story, Acting/Performance, Cinematography, Costuming, Sound Editing,, and Originality/Creativity.A combined score from these categories will be used to determine not only the winners of the competition, but also what films will be screened in the time frame that is allotted at the 2012 Superman Celebration.
• Judging procedures may be modified to include judgment of a preliminary selection of films by a special panel during the screening of the films at Superman Celebration to determine the winners, as well as to include categories such as 'crowd favorite'.Judging may also be modified to include a first-round judging process if a large number of entries are received.

8. Prizes

• Three prizes will be awarded:

1. First Prize: $300
2. Second Prize: $150
3. Third Prize: $75

• Filmmaker’s attendance is not mandatory to win awarded prizes. However, it is encouraged as they are contributing to the overall experience of Superman Celebration attendees.
• Prizes will be presented at an awards ceremony following the presentation of the films. (Date and time to be announced. Please see the Superman Celebration site at www.supermancelebration.net for more details.)
• Winners not in attendance will have their prizes mailed to them, or, may elect a proxy to accept their prize on their behalf.
• Prizes will be awarded in the name of one sole entity/individual to be determined on the contestant’s signed entry form.

9. Legal Issues

• By submitting an entry, each contestant agrees that they have read, understood and will comply with these official rules. You also give consent to the use of the entrant's name, likeness and/or biographical data for purposes of advertising and promotion by Superman Celebration and TCB Video Productions, without further consent, compensation, or approval.
• Entry does not guarantee screening at Superman Celebration. Entries screened will depend on number of entries received and time allotted for the presentation of films. Winning entries are guaranteed screening at the presentation.  Other films screened will be determined by remaining time allowed and overall score awarded during the judgment process.
• We cannot be held responsible for lost or misdirected entries. As long as you list an e-mail address, we will notify you when we receive your submission(s).
• Do not submit anyone's videos other than your own. By submitting your entry to the Superman Celebration Fan Film Competition, you are agreeing that you are the creator or creator(s) of the film entered, and that Superman Celebration, The Metropolis Chamber of Commerce, and TCB Video Productions will be held harmless in the event that your claim of creation or ownership is challenged before, during, or after the submission, judging, and screening processes, as well as after the awarding of prizes.Fraudulent entries of known works by other creators will be disqualified, and the rightful owners of said works will be notified.Plagiarism will not be tolerated, and those entering works not of their own creation will be banned from this and subsequent Superman Celebration Fan Film Competitions.
• By submitting your film, you are agreeing that the use of characters, items, vehicles, situations, etc. from existing media (to include comic books, films, television series, books, etc)is solely for personal entertainment purposes and not for any personal gain or profit.
• The filmmaker is responsible for all release and consent by all parties involved in the films, to include actors, directors, editors, and content creators/owners.
• By submitting your film(s), all parties license Superman Celebration and TCB Video Productions to preview, screen, and otherwise use the film as part of Superman Celebration.
• Films must have a rating (to the best of your knowledge and judgment) so we can be assured that we do not offend certain audiences. TCB Video Productions reserves the right to modify your rating after viewing your film.
• Films will not be edited or modified for content in order to make them suitable for screening.Eligibility for screening will depend solely on the cut of the film submitted.
• We reserve the right to modify these rules at any time without notice.