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• Build and maintain an infrastucture including education, outreach, and training;
• And promote collaboration and networking for project financing, production, and distribution.

The Iowa Motion Picture Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  IMPA is funded, in part, by a grant from the Iowa Community Cultural Grant program administered by the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs.

EARLY ENTRY DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 23
Call for entries announced
for 2012 IMPA Awards

Entries are being accepted for the 2012 Iowa Motion Picture Association Awards. Winners will be recognized at IMPA's annual awards ceremony on Saturday, May 19 at the Stoney Creek Inn, in Johnston, Iowa.

EARLY ENTRY DEADLINE: February 23, 2012
FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE: March 9, 2012

The Iowa Motion Picture Association (IMPA) recognizes outstanding creative and technical achievement in Iowa’s moving image production industry, in all its forms.
 
In this contest, there are two levels of recognition:
 

1. Nominees in each category will receive an Award of Achievement.
2. The winner in each category will receive the Award of Excellence.

 
ELIGIBILITY
To be considered for an Iowa Motion Picture Award:
• You must have been an Iowa resident, production company or production department between January 1 and December 31, 2011.
• The entry must have been completed between January 1, 2011 and March 12, 2012.
• You must possess creative control of the submitted work, or must have written approval from the appropriate individual or entity.
• At least fifty percent (50%) of the total budget of the submitted entry has to have been spent in Iowa.
 
 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS   Entry Deadlines Early Entry Deadline– Postmarked on or before February 23, 2012 Final Entry Deadline– Postmarked no later than March 9, 2012   All entries must be on DVD in NTSC video format. Submit one DVD-R NTSC for all categories, except “Documentary,” “Entertainment Short” and “Entertainment Long,” which each require five DVDs per category.   Please make sure that your DVD plays back on multiple players in addition to the recorder/player on which it was made. DVDs that don’t play during judging will be disqualified.   Separate DVDs for separate categories – Submit enough DVDs of your work to cover each category you are entering. One DVD NTSC is required for all categories, except “Documentary,” “Entertainment Short” and “Entertainment Long.” These require 5 DVDs per category.     Please remember only 10 minutes of your work is guaranteed to be judged. If your piece is longer than 10 minutes, you are not required to edit your program before submitting it.   If you are entering work in a category where just a portion of your work will be judged (i.e. – music, sound effects, actor, actress, etc.), your entry must be edited to specifically highlight the work that’s being reviewed in that category (up to 10 minutes will be judged). For example, if you are submitting a feature length piece in the “Actor” category, don’t submit the entire 90-minute film and hope the judges will go through the entire film and know who “the actor” in question is. Rather, edit up to 10 minutes of your project on your DVD (multiple segments adding up to 10 minutes or less are okay). In your entry, there should be no doubt about the identity of the actor/actress, or the exact nature of your entry.   Select a 10-second cut of your project you’d like played at the awards ceremony.On a separate DVD, please provide an edited 10-second cut of your entry you would like to have played if your entry is selected as either an Award of Achievement or an Award of Excellence winner. For example, if you are entering a feature-length film in the “Entertainment – Long Form” and “Actor” categories, you would include two edited 10-second cuts on a separate DVD. One segment would include 10 seconds that represent the overall project, while the other segment would include 10 seconds that represents the work of the actor whose work you would like to highlight.   Complete and submit the enclosed entry form along with your entry and entry fee.   Questions may be directed to IMPA Program Director Dave Danielson at Dave@impa.tv, or by calling (515) 419-8879.   The IMPA assumes no liability for entries.Entrants are responsible for all applicable rights and permissions. The IMPA reserves the right to refuse entries and refund fees at its discretion. Each DVD should contain only one entry. DVDs will not be returned.

 

 
JUDGING

 

• There are up to two rounds of judging.
• In the primary round, members of Iowa's production community screen all of the entries and select nominees.
• The entries are rated on how well they achieve their stated objectives, as well as their creative and technical elements relative to the category.
• Entries will be judged according to guidelines developed by industry professionals in each discipline and are available for review online at www.impa.tv.
• If necessary, an additional round of judging of selected entries will draw upon an additional group of industry professionals.

 
 
ENTRY DEADLINES
 

• Early Entry Deadline– Postmarked on or before February 23, 2012
• Final Entry Deadline– Postmarked no later than March 9, 2012

 
ENTRY FEES
Categories Under Program
 
Entrant                                  Early Fee                  Final Fee
Members                                $45                             $55
Non-Members                       $65                             $75
Student Members                $15                             $25
Student Non-Members       $35                             $45
 
Categories Under Craft
Entrant                                  Early Fee                  Final Fee
Members                                $25                             $35
Non-Members                       $45                             $55
Student Members                $15                             $25
Student Non-Members       $35                             $45
 
Please complete the following information and send entry form, entry and entry fee to:
Iowa Motion Picture Association • Attn: Awards • 222 East 3rd Street • Des Moines, IA 50309
 
Use a separate entry form for each entry submitted. One DVD NTSC for all categories, except “Documentary,” “Entertainment Short” and “Entertainment Long,” which require 5 DVD copies.
 

 
ENTRANT INFORMATION
Name
Company/School
Address
City                             State                           Zip
Phone                                    E-mail
 
If the entry wins an award, what name(s) should appear on the award itself?
 
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Category                    Entry Fee Type
Title
Overall Budget (optional)
Intended Audience
Program Objective (Attach sheet if necessary)

 
PROGRAM
 
Commercials (Under $1,000)
A TV commercial not to exceed 60 seconds in length. Must have had a total budget (agency fees not included) of $1,000 or less.
 
Commercials ($1,001 to $5,000)
A TV commercial not to exceed 60 seconds in length. Must have had a total budget (agency fees not included) of between $1,001 and $5,000.
 
Commercials ($5,001 to $15,000)
A TV commercial not to exceed 60 seconds in length. Must have had a total budget (agency fees not included) of between $5,001 and $15,000.
 
Commercials ($15,001+)
A TV commercial not to exceed 60 seconds in length. Must have had a total budget (agency fees not included) of $15,001 or more.
 
PSA (Under $5,000)
A Public Service Announcement that does not promote a for-profit interest and does not exceed 60 seconds in length. Must have had a production budget (agency fees not included) of $5,000 or less.
 
PSA ($5,001+)
A Public Service Announcement that does not promote a for-profit interest and does not exceed 60 seconds in length. Must have had a production budget (agency fees not
included) of $5,001 or more.
 
Corporate Internal Communications
A film or video produced by or for a business, corporation, industry, government agency or commercial association, for internal information purposes such as staff communication, orientation, motivation or employee news. Does not include training programs.
 
Corporate & Community Marketing
A film or video produced by or for a community, business, corporation, industry, government agency or commercial association, for development, external sales,
marketing, recruiting or promotional purposes – including infomercials. Does not include
training programs.
 
Corporate Training (Under $15,000)
A film or video produced by or for a business, corporation, industry, government agency or commercial association, for the purpose of educating and/or training either internal or external audiences. Must have had a total budget of $15,000 or less.
 
Corporate Training ($15,001+)
A film or video produced by or for a business, corporation, industry, government agency or commercial association, for the purpose of educating and/or training either internal or external audiences. Must have had a total budget of $15,001 or more.
 
Student Production
A video or film produced by a student enrolled in an Iowa K-12 school, college or university. This category includes cash awards. There is no completion date restriction; however, an entry may be judged in this category only once. All traditional and experimental forms are welcome. The judging committee may choose to divide entries by High School and College. Multiple awards may be given in this category. Please submit program in its entirety.
 
Educational Production
A film or video produced solely for educational or informative purposes. Does not include corporate programs.
 
TV News Feature or Series
A single or on-going television news feature, special report(s) or series. Must have been produced by, and seen on, an Iowa television station.
 
Documentary
A non-fictional film or video produced in the documentary style on any subject, typically intended for a general audience. Please submit program in its entirety (five copies).
 
Entertainment - Short Form
A film or video produced for the purpose of entertaining a general audience, and is less than 30 minutes in length. Does not include corporate programs. Please submit program in its entirety (five copies).
 
Entertainment - Long Form
A film or video produced for the purpose of entertaining a general audience, and is more than 30 minutes in length. Does not include corporate programs. Please submit program in its entirety (five copies).
 
Interactive
An interactive program (various formats). Programs that simply require the viewer to stop and refer to other materials do not qualify. Submissions must be in native format. Please provide five copies of entry.
 
CRAFT
Screenplay (Unproduced)
A film or video script of any length, written for the sole purpose of entertainment. Entry must not have been produced. Submission must be in the form of five paper copies.
 
Screenplay (Produced)
A film or video script of any length, written for the sole purpose of entertainment. Entry must have been produced. Submission must be in the form of five paper copies and
a copy of the program in its entirety. Entries will be judged on the printed script.
 
Script Writing (Produced)
A film or video script written for any corporate, industrial, educational or marketing purpose. Entry must have been produced. Submission must be in the form of
five paper copies and a copy of the program in its entirety. Entries will be judged on the printed script. Does not include entertainment.
 
Art Direction
Art direction or production design on a film or video produced for any application. This includes sets, props, costumes and other visual imagery. Does not include computer generated imagery.
 
Lighting Design
Creative design and execution of lighting on a film or video.
 
Director of Photography (electronic)
Creative use of composition, filtration, movement, exposure, etc. to create images on video.
 
Director of Photography (film)
Creative use of composition, filtration, movement, exposure, etc. to create images on motion picture film. Programs shot with “film look” do not qualify.
 
Direction - Short Form
Creative manipulation of acting, camera blocking, lighting, editing, etc. on a film or video program that is less than three minutes in length.
 
Direction - Medium Form
Creative manipulation of acting, camera blocking, lighting, editing, etc. on a film or video program that is between three minutes and 30 minutes in length. Does not include live event coverage (i.e., sporting events, concerts).
 
Direction - Long Form
Creative manipulation of acting, camera blocking, lighting, editing, etc. on a film or video program that is more than 30 minutes in length. Does not include live event coverage (i.e., sporting events, concerts).
 
Direction - Event
Includes live event coverage (i.e., sporting events, concerts).
 
 
 
Actor
Acting performance by a male in a program produced solely for film or video (no stage performances).This must be a single performance (no demo reels).The entry may contain excerpts from a single performance, provided the entire entry does not exceed the 10-minute time limit. This does not include performances in a spokesperson or advertising role; however, dramatic portrayals in corporate productions are eligible.
Entries must be accompanied by a head shot or photograph.
 
Actress
Acting performance by a female in a program produced solely for film or video (no stage performances). This must be a single performance (no demo reels).The entry may contain excerpts from a single performance, provided the entire entry does not exceed the 10-minute time limit. This does not include performances in a spokesperson or advertising role; however, dramatic portrayals in corporate productions are eligible.
Entries must be accompanied by a head shot or photograph.
 
Supporting Actor
Supporting acting performance by a male in a program produced solely for film or video (no stage performances).This must be a single performance (no demo reels).The entry may contain excerpts from a single performance, provided the entire entry does not exceed the 10-minute time limit. This does not include performances in a spokesperson or advertising role; however, dramatic portrayals in corporate productions are eligible.
Entries must be accompanied by a head shot or photograph.
 
Supporting Actress
Supporting acting performance by a female in a program produced solely for film or video (no stage performances).This must be a single performance (no demo reels).The
entry may contain excerpts from a single performance, provided the entire entry does not exceed the 10-minute time limit. This does not include performances in a
spokesperson or advertising role; however, dramatic portrayals in corporate productions are eligible. Entries must be accompanied by a head shot or photograph.
 
Spokesperson
A performance in a spokesperson or advertising role. This includes corporate productions, infomercials and broadcast advertising. This must be a single performance (no demo reels).The entry may contain excerpts from a single performance, provided the entire entry does not exceed the 10-minute time limit. Entries must be accompanied by a head shot or photograph.
 
Voice Over Narration
A voice over narration performance in a film, video or multimedia program. This must be a single performance (no demo reels).The entry may contain excerpts from a single performance, provided the entire entry does not exceed the 10-minute time limit. This does not include programs produced for radio.
 
 
 
Visual Effects (Mechanical)
Special visual effects created for a film or video. This includes optical, mechanical, pyrotechnics, atmospherics, modeling and miniatures, stop motion, make up and stunts. This does not include computer animation.
 
Editing (Short Form)
Film or video editing on a program less than three minutes in length.
 
Editing (Long Form)
Film or video editing on a program more than three minutes in length.
 
Graphic Art Direction/Design
Post-production graphic art direction and design on a film or video.
 
Visual Effects (Post-production; Under $10,000)
Visual effects costing less than $10,000, created for any film or video program. This includes cell animation, compositing, and computer generated imagery.
 
Visual Effects (Post-production; $10,001+)
Visual effects costing $10,001 or more, created for any film or video program. This includes cell animation, compositing, and computer generated imagery.
 
Animation - Tag or Logo
Animated tag or logo with a maximum run time of 15 seconds, created for any film or video program.
 
Original Music Score
Original music composed for any film or video program.
 
Soundtrack Audio Mix
Creative use of sound design and mixing on a film or video. This includes sweetening, Foley, music, etc.
 

See the state's best. Prepare to enter yours.
Award-winning Iowa films set
to screen January 22nd

See some of Iowa's best work on the big screen while you prepare to enter your projects for 2012.

Several award-winning films from the 2011 Iowa Motion Picture Association Awards will be screened during a special event at the Fleur Cinema & Cafe in Des Moines on Sunday, January 22nd.

The event, which begins at 7 p.m. that night, will kick off the Call for Entries for the upcoming 2012 Iowa Motion Picture Association Awards judging. But that's just the start. The event will showcase several winners from last year's 2011 awards show.

Tickets are $10 at the door on the day of the show.

This rare screening will feature these winning films:

2011 PRO SHORT FILM WINNERS
- Man & Woman, Travis Kraus - Award of Excellence 
- Water You Thinking, Fruwaukoo Films - Award of Achievement 
- Special Delivery, Charles & Mary Cunliffe - Award of Achievement 
- Coffee with Bernie, Gladhouse Studio - Award of Achievement 
- I Dream of Chicago, David Poyzer - Award of Achievement 

2011 PRO DOCUMENTARY WINNER 
- Searching for Buxton, Jason Madison, Jacob Rosdail -
Award of Excellence

2011 PRO LONG FORM WINNER
- Trailer for Fortnight, Joventure Productions & My Town Pictures - Award of Excellence   

The Fleur Cinema & Cafe is located at 4545 Fleur Drive in Des Moines.

We hope you'll help us honor these winners and their work on the 22nd. See you there!