FAQ Frequently Asked Questions Video Challenge Competition organized by Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF)
1. What should I do in order to take part in the video challenge?
The name of the contestant Complete mailing address Telephone number Email Contest title
All the above information must appear in the main body of the email that is to be sent to us. If you choose to send it through post, please include this information inside the envelop along with the video (DVD, USB, etc). • There is no restriction regarding the video size • Each participant can enter the contest with up to 10 videos • Participation is open to all individuals, regardless of age, gender, location, and origins. • The video should be original. If you have previously published original artwork, you can submit it to the contest as long as you own the copyright of this work.
2. Is there a limit to the time of the video? The video should not exceed 5 minutes in time.
3. Is there an age limit for the contest? There is no age limit for this contest. 4. There is a limitation on the materials that can be used by contestants Contestants can use any material freely.
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5. How many entries can I submit? Up to 10 videos
6. Where should I send the video? The videos should be sent to the Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF), by email to thalassaemia-lp@thalassaemia.org.cy to Ms. Liana Prastiti, TIF Communications Officer. Please make sure the files do not exceed email bandwidth (25Mb). If this is the case, please feel free to use any other means e.g upload on youtube.com and send us the link, transferbigfiles.com, wetransfer, yousendit.com, dropbox, etc as long as you let us know in advance. Alternatively, you can send the videos to PO Box 28807, 2083 Strovolos, Cyprus.
7. Can I send a copy of the artwork through the post office? Yes, it is possible to accept hardcopies of the videos. Please send your DVD or USB to PO Box 28807, 2083 Strovolos, Cyprus. 8. What other information should I provide? All entries should be include:
The name of the contestant Complete mailing address Telephone number Email Contest title
All the above information must appear in the main body of the email that is to be sent to us. If you choose to send it through post, please include this information inside the envelop along with the videos.
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9. Do you need to be a resident of Europe to participate in the contest? No, anyone from any region or part of the world can participate. 10. Can I submit a video which was published elsewhere? If you have previously published original artwork, you can submit it to the contest as long as you own the copyright of this work. 11. When is the deadline for this contest? The closing date for the competition is 6 April 2016. 12. How many winners will there be? There will be three w inners. 13. What are the prizes? The first winner will be given the prize of $ 500, the second the amount of $ 300 and third the amount of $ 100. 14. When will the winners be announced? The winners will be announced on TIF’s website and our social media in late May/ early June 2016 and on our Facebook/twitter page. The winners will be notified before their names are announced. 15. Will there be an awards ceremony? No, but the names of the winners will be announced during event where the videos will be displayed. 16. Who will compose the jury of this contest? The assessment will be made by a committee assigned by the Thalassaemia International Federation. 17. How will videos be judged? Depending on the number of entries submitted, they may have to be divided into categories. The selection of artwork will be done anonymously, so that none of the participants will have an advantage over others.
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