Rules and Regulations of The 20th EARTHVISION

1. Title

EARTH VISION The 20th Tokyo Global Environmental Film Festival

2. Purpose

Enhance understanding on the global environmental issues through excellent moving image, and provide more people with opportunities to take action to achieve harmonious coexistence with nature and sustainable development.

3. Host

EARTH VISION Organization (c/o Global Environmental Forum)

4. Head Office

EARTH VISION Committee

5. Schedule

Friday 16 to Sunday 18 March 2012

6. Festival Concept

Official entries, chosen by public invitation, from all over the world will be screened.

7. Eligibility

Films that meet the following conditions are eligible for entry:

1. (1)Entries must have been created for people of all generations, particularly children and youth on the theme of global environmental issues reflecting the purpose of EARTH VISION. Amateur films are also invited.
2. (2) No limits are placed on the location and nationality of filmmakers and on the year of film completion. Entries that have previously been submitted to and/or awarded by EARTH VISION are not accepted. Multiple entries are invited: however, a separate entry form must be submitted for each entry.
3. (3) When using copyrighted works such as music and moving image in a film, entrants must complete required licensing procedures before submitting the film. If an award winner is later found not to obtain the copyright owner’s permission, its award may be canceled. The host assumes no responsibility for any problems.

8. Application Procedures

1. (1) Entry Fee : Free
2. (2) Entry Films
   Entrants should submit the DVD along with an entry form (You can download the form from our website and fill the form out) in a CD, its printouts and the followings:
   1. a. Two copies of the script with complete dialogue and narration of the film (in English and/or Japanese).
   2. b. Two still pictures of at least two different scenes from the entry film. (in CD)
4. (3) Shipping Costs
   All shipping costs must be borne by the entrant.
5. (4) Address
   Entry forms, DVDs and any other materials should be sent to the EARTH VISION Committee.
6. (5) Entry Deadline
   Entry tapes and entry forms must arrive at the EARTH VISION Committee on or before Friday September 30, 2011.
7. (6) Right to Retain Entries
   Entry DVDs and other submitted materials (listed above) will not be returned to the entrants but will be retained by the host. Host guarantees that these will be used only for reviewing and promotional purposes.
8. (7) Responsibility
   The host will not be responsible for any damage to or the loss of any entry materials prior to its arrival at the EARTH VISION Committee.

9.　Method of Selection

1. (1) First Selection
   The Secretariat Judging Committee will select films that will undergo selection in the Second Selection.
2. (2) Notification of the Results of the First Selection
   Results of the First Selection will be notified to entrants on or before Friday 30 December 2011
3. (3) Second Selection
   From those selected by the Secretariat Judging Committee, Children EARTH VISION award-winning films will be chosen by the Second Selection Judging Committee.
4. (4) Notification to Children EARTH VISION Award-Winning Filmmakers
   Results of Children EARTH VISION awards will be reported to entrants on or before Wednesday 29 February 2012.
5. (5) Screening of Children EARTH VISION Award-Winning Films
   All the Children EARTH VISION award-winning Films will be screened from Friday 16 through Sunday 18 March 2012.

10. Films for Screening

1. (1) Requirements for Films
   Films/tapes that have been selected for the festival must be the master tape or a new print taken from the original. Entrants must give their consent to the following:
   1. a. Subtitles or voice-over may be added to films where deemed necessary or appropriate by the host.
   2. b. The Host may edit any film to be screened by taking still pictures or film footage of three minutes or less for promotion purposes.
   3. c. All films/tapes and related materials must be insured by the entrant against any damage or loss that may occur during shipment or in the course of the festival.
2. (2) Costs
   The cost of printing a film or duplication of a tape, and shipping must be borne by the entrant. The host will cover custom clearance fees.
3. (3) Return of Screened Entries
   After screening, all films/tapes will be returned by Saturday 30 June 2012. Return shipping costs will be borne by the host.

11. Jurors

Judging Committee will consist of jurors appointed by the host.

12. Awards

Outstanding films will receive the following prizes:
Children EARTH VISION Grand Prize (one award)……100,000 yen
Children EARTH VISION Award……Memorabilia

13. "Best of EARTH VISION"

Upon conclusion of this festival and with the agreement of entrants, the EARTH VISION Committee may screen all submitted films as part of the "Best of EARTH VISION" program at various locations in Japan and other countries for environmental education.

14. Validity

The Japanese language version of this document takes precedence over all other versions. Entrants in this festival shall agree to abide by the conditions outlined in this document. The host may revise the conditions contained in this document when deemed necessary.

Host

EARTH VISION Organization (c/o Global Environmental Forum)

Co-organizer (to be determined)

Shinjuku City Shinjuku Environmental Activity Network

Sponsor (to be determined)

Japan Arts Fund Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. Shogakukan, Inc.
Shimizu Corp.　 Nomura Co., Ltd.　 Sony PCL Inc.
Tokyo Inshokan Printing Co., Ltd 　 Energy Advance Co., Ltd
Iwasaki Gakuen Urban Communications, Inc.

Cooperation (to be determined)

Ministry of the Environment Agency for Cultural Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Tokyo Metropolitan Government　 The Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Japan Junior Chamber, Inc.　 Japan Broadcasting Corporation
National Association of Commercial Broadcasters in Japan
The Japan Foundation　 The Japan Gas Association

Support (to be determined)

Ecomove International (Germany)　Television Trust for the Environment (UK)
Television for Education - Asia Pacific (Sri Lanka)　Shinjuku Public Relation Community
Japanese Forum of Environmental Journalists
National Recreation Association of Japan
Wild Bird Society of Japan 　Nature Conservation Society of Japan　 WWF Japan
The Japan Environmental Education Forum　 Japan Ecology Foundation
Japan Youth Ecology League　　Japan Association for the Promotion of Creative Events
Japan Association of Cultural Film Producers, Inc.
Association of All Japan TV Program Production Companies
All Japan Radio & Television Commercial Confederation
Japan Ad. Contents Production Companies Association
Motion Picture and Television Engineerings Society of Japan, Inc.
Motion Picture Producers Association of Japan
Japan Science Foundation 　Soundscape Association of Japan
TVE Japan Tokyo Animator College
Atom Livintech Co., Ltd. Green Press Club

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EARTH VISION The 20th Tokyo Global Environmental Film Festival
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