15 Video Categories for WEVA 2006 Creative Excellence Competition; DOWNLOAD Entry Form Here
May 30, 2006
Sarasota, FL - New additions to video categories and the entry rules for this year’s 16th Annual WEVA Creative Excellence Awards (CEA) Competition (below) mean videographers will have more chances to win, with more opportunities to enter their finest productions in our industry’s most prestigious awards competition!
Deadline for this year's entries to be received by WEVA is 5:00 pm Thursday, June 22, 2006. Download the 2006 Official Entry Form - Click Here!
The 2006 winning entries will be officially announced (and screened) at the Creative Excellence Video Fest August 21st during the WEVA 16th Annual Wedding & Event Video Expo 2006 on August 21-24, 2006 at exotic Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Early-bird discount registration for WEVA EXPO 2006 opens soon on the WEVA website.
Presented annually by the Wedding & Event Videographers Association International (WEVA), this year's CEA competition has expanded to 15 categories, including new categories such as Bridal Spotlight Production, plus Wedding Instant-Edit, and Theatrical Production (below).
Importantly, the WEVA 2006 CEA Competition rules allow up to two entries per category, instead of one only.
The 2006 competition categories welcome entries that cover a variety of social events as well as corporate productions, including weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, class reunions, recitals, theatrical/stage productions, promotional videos, graduations, marching band performances, cheerleading competitions, memorial services, corporate training videos, anniversaries, christenings, charity events, and others (see the category descriptions below).
WEVA International’s Creative Excellence Awards Competition has honored outstanding production achievements worldwide for the past 15 years. "Every year the WEVA CEA entries ‘raise the bar’ of video creativity in our industry to new heights and inspire new approaches, new applications, and new concepts," states WEVA International Chairman Roy Chapman.
 Last year, over 50 WEVA Creative Excellence Awards, including the annual WEVA Best of Category Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Finalist Awards were presented to professional wedding and event videographers nationally and internationally. Many were first-time recipients. To view the WEVA CEA 2005 Winners List-Click Here!
Official Rules - WEVA 16th Annual Creative Excellence Awards Competition
Please read the 2006 Official Rules carefully before submitting entries. There have been significant changes to last year's rules and categories. All entries must be received by WEVA International not later than the entry deadline: 5:00 p.m., Thursday, June 22, 2006.
No exceptions to the deadline will be made for any reason (not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, damaged, illegible, or "collect"/postage-due shipments, etc.). Only work newly-produced (presented to your client in finished form) after April 10, 2005 is eligible.
YOU MAY ENTER AS MANY OF THE 15 CATEGORIES AS YOU WISH. And, this year you may submit up to two entries per category, but note that awards will be made to only one entry per applicant in each of the 15 Categories.
Segments from work produced for the same client may not be entered as second entries or entered in multiple categories (exception: Wedding Demo-see below). Each entry must be submitted on a separate DVD or MiniDV tape in the region format for USA region playback. Entries submitted on incorrect formats will be disqualified.
Each entry submission must contain only a single entry (i.e. any tape or DVD containing multiple category entries will be disqualified).
How To Enter: Complete one official entry form per entry (including optional 2nd entry) for each Category you enter. The Official 2006 Entry Form is downloadable from the WEVA.com homepage.
Each entry you submit for each Category you enter must be accompanied by an official 2006 WEVA Creative Excellence Awards entry form (photocopied forms are acceptable). One completed form must be securely attached, using rubber bands only, to each entry (do NOT tape or paste forms on entries).
If you are submitting more than one entry, you may ship all of your entries together, in accordance with the 2006 rules. Please PRINT clearly on all entry forms.
Who Is Eligible: Applicants must be professional videographers who have completed at least five (5) weddings, social events, or corporate assignments (on a paid basis). Work submitted must be from applicant’s verifiable (paid) bookings.
In categories 1-14 (listed herein) name of bride, honoree, or client will appear on Award plaque (e.g., Gold Award presented to ABC Video for Ceremony Coverage: Smith Wedding). Please PRINT clearly and legibly on all entry forms.
Your Company logo and/or company name (and names of production crew members) MUST BE EXCLUDED from all entries (exception: Wedding Demo Category) unless such graphics are an integral part of the production; meaning the audio and/or video integrity of the production would be compromised by their removal – in the sole discretion of the judges. To avoid disqualification, remove or mask the name of your company name /logo on your entries BEFORE submitting.
Enclose all entries in plain, disposable plastic cases or sleeves. Do not enclose entries in artistic packaging. WEVA International is not responsible for returning custom cases. Use only plain labels or markings to identify all entries. Your studio name must not appear anywhere on the entry itself or on entry covers. Label tape face and spine with name of client and category, as it appears on your entry form.
Acceptance Certificates: All 2006 applicants will receive a WEVA International Creative Excellence Awards Competition Certificate acknowledging that your entries were "Accepted for International Competition Exhibition."
Entry Fees (US Funds):
WEVA International members:
*$40 first entry.
*$25 for a second entry in same Category (up to 2 per Category).
*$25 for each additional Category entry.
Non-WEVA members:
*$135 first entry
*$65 per second entry in same Category (up to 2 per Category).
*$65 per each additional Category entry.
Include $12 per entry to cover postage and processing if the entry is to be returned. (For returns outside the U.S., Canada, and Mexico include a return fee of $15 per entry.) If you have any questions after reading these 2006 CEA Rules, contact WEVA at [email protected] or 941-923-5334 before entering.
The 2006 WEVA CEA Categories Are as Follows:
1. Wedding Love Story
2. Wedding Pre-Ceremony Production
3. Wedding Ceremony Coverage
4. Wedding Post-Ceremony Production
5. Wedding Reception Coverage
6. Wedding Highlights Production
7. Short-Form Wedding Production
8. Social Event Coverage
9. Concept Production
10. Corporate Production
11. Bridal Spotlight Production
12. Wedding Instant-Edit
13. Photo Montage Production
14. Theatrical Production
15. Wedding Demo Production
Each entry in categories 1-14 MUST be identical to what your client actually received in finished form (exact copy); re-editing for the competition is prohibited. Any entry found to have been re-edited for the competition will be disqualified. There are other requirements for entries in the Wedding Demo Production category (see the Category description herein).
When submitting an entry, include just the Category portion only. Example: a Wedding Ceremony Coverage entry will contain just the Ceremony portion of the event (as defined by the rules) and nothing else.
Entries in categories 1-7 and 11 and must be copied in their entirety from a single wedding production. Multiple wedding “demos” will not be considered eligible in these categories.
A single wedding or social event may be entered in only one category. SEGMENTS FROM THE SAME WEDDING, EVENT, OR OTHER PRODUCTION MAY NOT BE ENTERED IN MULTIPLE CATEGORIES. Example: “The Jane Smith Wedding” may only be entered once. A different event would be needed for entering another Category. Exception: excerpts from a wedding or social event entered in any category are acceptable for the Wedding Demo Production category.
Label all Category entries with both First and Last name of bride or client as it appears on your Entry Form, and the name of the Category. Make sure tapes are properly cued.
2006 CEA Category Descriptions
Wedding Love Story is defined as a stand-alone video segment that focuses on the actual relationship between the bride & groom. This includes interviews and/or spoken word recordings, and may include (but may not be entirely) music video-style elements. Entries that are entirely “music video” productions (no spoken words) must be entered in the Concept Production category.
Wedding Pre-Ceremony Production is defined as those video segments that, at their core, show any and/or all events that occur on the actual day of the wedding prior to the ceremony processional. This Category excludes typical baby photo montage productions, and also excludes Love Story, and Concept Production segments (as defined herein). Video and/or audio elements from other portions of the wedding day may be included in this Category, so long as the central theme remains the coverage of the wedding day’s pre-ceremony elements. This Category segment ends with the start of the ceremony processional.
Wedding Ceremony Coverage begins when the first member of the bridal party starts down the aisle, or when the ceremony officiant(s) enter the ceremony area; whichever occurs first. Coverage ends when the bride & groom exit the ceremony area. Video and/or audio elements from other portions of the wedding day may be included in this category, so long as the central theme remains coverage of the Wedding Ceremony. Audible vows from the ceremony must be included in this Category.
Wedding Post-Ceremony Production is defined as footage recorded during the time between the end of the wedding ceremony (as defined herein), and the start of the reception. (For purposes of this Category only, “start of the reception” is defined as the moment that the guests enter the room or area where the wedding reception is held.) This segment may not exceed 15 minutes in length. Video and/or audio elements from other portions of the wedding day may be included in this Category, so long as the primary theme remains the Wedding Post-Ceremony.
Wedding Reception Coverage begins with the establishment of, or transition into, the reception location, and stops with the closing scene that ends your reception coverage (excludes recaps). Bridal party credits may be included in wedding reception coverage. Video and/or audio elements from other portions of the wedding day may be included in this Category, so long as the main theme remains the Wedding Reception.
Wedding Highlights Production is a video segment that summarizes the entire wedding (and may include honeymoon, too). Bridal party credits may be included in this production, regardless of whether they appear elsewhere. The Wedding Highlights segment may appear wherever in the video that you would place it for your client. Entries in this Category may not exceed 10 minutes.
Short-Form Wedding Production is restricted to video footage of a single wedding that is edited to a program length of not less than 15-minutes and not more than 50 minutes. The wedding ceremony and reception must be the predominant feature of this production. Audible vows from the ceremony must be included in this Category.
Social Event Coverage represents coverage of a single (non-corporate) private social event, including a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, anniversary, Quinceanera, baptism, reunion, funeral, private party, etc. (Excludes concept videos, weddings and wedding day coverage, theatrical productions and corporate-funded events.)
Concept Production is defined as a single, stand-alone video (other than event coverage) featuring or profiling an honoree(s), living or deceased, that is primarily intended to creatively entertain or inform the honoree(s), and/or the family, friends, or co-workers of the honoree(s), and is other than a Wedding Love Story (as defined herein). This category is not limited to "scripted" videos. The production may include photos and video but is not a Photo Montage Production (as defined herein). This Category includes video invitations, theme videos, biographical videos, etc. The production may be fantasy or reality-based, and must be under 20 minutes in length. Label entry with first and last name of honoree and category.
Corporate Production is restricted to a stand-alone production for a commercial client, either a profit or nonprofit entity (i.e. business rather than consumer client), and includes: corporate-sponsored parties, events, charity balls, retreats, incentive events, horse shows, parades, corporate documentaries, antique shows, sports events, corporate training, school promotions, corporate promotional videos, etc. This Category excludes: consumer (private) social events and weddings, theatrical/stage productions, concept videos (as described herein), TV commercials/infomercials, broadcast/cable shows, and productions intended for theatrical release.
Bridal Spotlight Production represents a single, stand-alone production (under 10 minutes) showcasing the beauty of the bride, her gown/accessories, personality, hobbies, lifestyle, etc., and is other than a Concept Production and other than a Wedding Love Story (as defined herein). Shots and scenes can be from before, during, or after the wedding.
Wedding Instant-Edit represents a single, stand-alone production of wedding day coverage of a single wedding that is shot, edited and presented to the client before the end of the official wedding day events, wherein approximately 80% of the production content was shot on the actual day of the wedding. The production must include at least portions of the wedding day ceremony, and may include portions of the wedding day reception and other coverage.
Photo Montage Production is any pre-produced stand-alone video presentation that primarily includes a montage of still photos backed by a soundtrack. This segment may also include video footage, computer graphics, various audio elements, or other relevant material in addition to still images. It is specifically not a Love Story Production. This segment may not exceed 15 minutes in length. Still photos must represent no less than approximately 60% of the program’s visual content.
Theatrical Production represents a single stand-alone production of a performance (indoor or outdoor) including dance recitals, stage productions, marching bands, cheerleading competitions, school plays, religious sermons/worships, fashion shows, graduations, pageants, etc. Excludes: game/sports coverage.
Wedding Demo Production entries must be kept under 20 minutes in length. Wedding Demos are defined as demonstration productions that you have produced to interest prospective clients in booking you for ceremony (or rehearsal) and reception coverage. Multiple event highlights are acceptable. Label entry and entry form with first and last name of one bride who appears on the demo, and the name of the Category. Footage from a video that has won a previous WEVA CE Award (including Finalist Award) for Wedding Demo Production is not eligible.
Judging: Entries are judged on dramatic impact, video creativity, originality, shooting and editing style, audio, pacing, and overall production content. Judging is completed by a select panel of professional videographers in a two-step process: preview judging and final judging to select the top entries in each category. Competition winners will be officially announced at Wedding & Event Video Expo 2006 on Monday, August 21, 2006. Decision of the judges is final.
Awards: Custom plaques of recognition (Gold, Silver, & Bronze) will be awarded to the top winners in each category. Judges may also present WEVA Finalist Awards at their discretion. All awards are made in the name of the business (rather than the individual applicant) who submitted the entry (please PRINT clearly). The official list of winners will be posted on the WEVA website at www.weva.com.
By entering, applicants agree to abide by the 2006 Official Rules. Applicants understand and agree that entries may be displayed by WEVA International, and agree upon request, to provide client contact information relating to each entry. Applicants agree to have winning entries inducted into the WEVA Wedding & Event Videography Hall of Fame.
Entries will be returned by mail by the end of October, 2006 provided the stipulated return fee has been paid. Applicants understand and agree that WEVA International, its employees and agents are not responsible for damage or loss of any entry incurred during shipping or while in its possession. Rules may be changed or modified without prior notice.
c. 2006 WEVA International
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