TVONTARIO TELEFEST 10 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: What is TVOntario Telefest?

A: TVOntario Telefest is a competition that recognizes the work of Ontario students in film, television, broadcast journalism, and new media programs.

Q: How does one enter TVOntario Telefest?

A: Students submit their productions to the college or university program director or department head, who may select up to three entries in each of the Telefest categories. These entries will then be sent to TVOntario as the official entries of the college or university. No entry will be accepted by TVOntario unless it is submitted by the program director or department head.

Q: What are the categories and formats for TVOntario Telefest?

A: Film and video students may submit their work in any of the following 11 categories: Animation, Comedy, Corporate, Drama (Short), Drama (Long), Documentary (Short) and Documentary (Long), Experimental, Instructional, Music, and News. New media submissions may be either CD-ROM or Website and may be entered in one of two categories, general or experimental.

Q: What materials are required when submitting an entry?

A: Submissions require a completed nomination package consisting of an entry form, description of production, a list of the cast & crew or production team, a release form, and copies of any necessary copyright clearances. One VHS tape must be submitted for film and video entries. In the new media categories, two copies of the CD-ROM or the Website address must be submitted.

Q: Is there a fee to enter?

A: No, there is no fee for submissions to TVOntario Telefest.

Q: What is the deadline for submissions to this year's competition?

A: The deadline for submissions to TVOntario Telefest 2000 is 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 12.

Q: How and when does the judging process take place?

A: The judging for TVOntario Telefest takes place on TVOntario premises in late June. Nominated works are screened and judged by a jury of qualified experts from TVOntario and the television, film and new media communities. Judging is based on a number of content and production criteria, and awards will be granted to entries with the highest cumulative evaluation.

Q: What awards are granted?

A: In each category, the judges may award first, second, and third places. In cases of exceptional merit, Best of Craft Awards for technical achievement in writing, editing, photography, concept, and design may be presented. TVOntario also honours the film or video entry deemed best overall production with the Jay Scott Award, and the best new media entry with the Best Overall Interactive Multimedia Production Award. The Special Jury Award is awarded to one English and one French film or video production deemed to have outstanding production values and deserving of an honourable mention. The Volt Award goes to the most daring and original film or video production.

Q: What do the winning students receive?

A: Winning students receive an official TVOntario Telefest certificate of merit. Their productions may be broadcast on TVO or TFO or mirrored on the TVOntario Website. As a presenting sponsor of the Awards, Kodak Professional Motion Imaging will present a grand prize to the winners of the Jay Scott and Best Photography Awards. Kodak PMI may also choose to publicize the winners through its own promotional initiatives including providing winning entries with the opportunity to be reviewed at other festivals.

Q: When and where does the TVOntario Telefest 2000 Awards Gala take place?

A: This year's Gala will take place in Toronto in the fall. The exact date and venue will be determined in the coming months.